After checking through my supply of junk i found some brackets that are used to mount satellite dishes to roofs or walls.
Making a roof rack.
Wood can be the least expensive option to go if you re on a budget.
If you have factory roof racks that run from front to back you can build your own steel crossmembers using one inch square tubing cut to size and secured to the factory racks using carriage bolts.
However steel and aluminum are more durable and stronger so they will last you a lot longer.
The next accessory i made for the roof rack was a kayak rack.
Avoid drilling too deep into the roof of the car.
Ensure that the roof rack is in position and properly adjusted leaving good space at the centre.
I decided to make a saddle type kayak roof rack.
You ll need to do some welding and metal cutting for a homemade roof rack as well.