You remind me of my dad, a much younger version of course. Whenever he needed something, he figured it out and built it himself. What an ingenious build. Hope you catch a giant King.
If your trucks comes with a goose-neck prep package. you could do what Anderson does with their hitch and make the rack attaches to the truck. That was it is secured in placed. Looking into fabricating my own rack.
I do have the 5th wheel prep package. I have a 25k B&W hitch plate that I thought about using on my new rack. (Building soon. Stay tuned. It’s going to be next-level)
A very interesting way to design and then fabricate a rack to transport your off road vehicle. Even though I mainly watch Northwest Sawyer for the woodcutting I appreciate the expertise involved in this metalwork. Good luck on your fishing and crabbing weekend. Fred Thomas SKOKIE IL
Awesome! Only difference between wood working and metal working is a few letters, lol. Nice work, like someone else said, you do it, we will watch. Have fun but be safe. 👍👍👍👍👍❤️🧡💛💜💙. Oh yea, don’t forget the ramps 😂
Pretty cool, I like the design. You have already addressed my first thought. Clearance for overpasses... Let us know how it traveled down to the coast...
Could you please tell me what size pipe you used and also where you got your pipe bender that’s awesome I want to make one for mine and you did a fantastic job
That’s .120 wall 1 3/4”. The bender is a JD squared model 32. I did the tube rolling with a Swag Offroad “Hulk” tube roller. I’ve since built one out of 2” square tube that personally I think looks better.
I didn’t do a build video, unfortunately. If you email your questions to 5tonfabrication@gmail.com, I can send you pictures of the updates I’ve done as well as answer your questions.
I’m actually going to build a completely new one before September. I’ve had a lot of interest in it so I’ll be doing a more detailed video series on it for sure.
@@NorthwestSawyer As I am sure many are, learning about the equipment you use is also a highlight and can influence the choices in what we buy, especially if you share your experience that you've had with other types, and what you like and don't like about each. Many of your viewers may be new to welding, or experienced pros looking to incorporate new techniques and ideas that you show - and some of oldtimers may even even see ways and things we didn't know existed.
Thank you! I literally just got home from another trip with it. It works great and I get compliments everywhere I go! I’m going to make some modifications to it soon that I’ll film in better detail.
hello sir you did an excellent design and job making this rack we've got the same problem we want to carry our sxs on the truck and tow our camper, would it be possible to get some of the specs on what you used to build it tubing ,guage type steel/chrome molly?if you have any sketches that be awesome I've tried to play your video and take pictures to have something to work from I,ll pay you for them if you,d like, AGAIN GREAT JOB BUDDY !
VERY NICE build!!! I was wondering how you were going to anchor it down but I see now. You could sell a lot of those for sure! I've had the ATV Diamond Back truck cover on my truck for like 12 years now and I love it! Can pull the camper with the ATV's too. You can see it on my profile pic. Nice build my friend. 👍👍 ~Jay~.
Great job on the rack! Your very talented at many things! Yes I’m interested in the tools u used to build it . Here in Arizona we are able to make our side x sides street legal. The desert is about a 1/4 mile from my house we ride out there all the time
Thanks, Don! I think there are only a few rural areas of Oregon you cab license them. But like I mentioned, our condo is right at the entrance to the dunes.
I need a custom overhead rack for my 2seat razor. It must be installed on a 16’ flatbed trailer. This way I can pin thr razor on top and my car under it
Appreciate the skill and ingenuity it took to build the rack. Look forward to seeing some more about the tools to build it (large radius tube bender) rather than the more common small radius bender 4”-6”. Also would like to know was that DOM, HREW, wall thickness and diameter. Investigation suggestion: other piggy back rack user have commented that tie downs at the wheels with wheel capture straps or wheel lasso strap with ratchet provide a better driving experience in the truck. In that case you could weld some tabs near wheel location for easy strapping points. Firestone airbags right? How much pressure did it require to level out the load?
Great questions! The tube was not DOM and I believe I used .095 wall tubing. I do have airbags with an onboard compressor but found that adding air lifted the factory overload springs off of their stops and made the truck less stable. With no air in the bags it was easy to forget it was up there. I thought about wheels straps and may put them on the next version I plan to build this winter which I’ll do a better job of documenting. With my new Turbo S, the suspension doesn’t seem as soft with the key off so you don’t get a lot of movement with the way I’ve been strapping it down. It would certainly be easier to just strap the wheels though.
@@NorthwestSawyer I do when I can! I look at it as a pay now or pay later equation. I'm choosing to work a lot now while I have a lot of earning power so that I can enjoy retirement and not have to worry later. As long as I don't drop dead at an early age it'll pay off in the long run!
1.75- .095 not DOM. It not heavy at all. I actually am building another one that has the SXS sitting farther forward because our new camp trailer has a short tongue and I had clearance issues. Other than that, I got a lot of compliments on how it looked.
Just came across this, nice build. I have a swag roller and JD2 bender. I enjoy fabricating things, what size tubing did you use? and most importantly how does it feel going down the road, we have a bumper pool camper and I don't really want to purchase a toy hauler but we've got three young daughters so having the bathroom and other amenities is certainly nice.
Thank you, Tristan. I used .095 wall 1 3/4” tube. I’ve never pulled our 38’ camp trailer with it in but I did tie our 18’ boat and honestly have forgotten it was up there several times. It hauls really well above my dually.
Im in a process of building my own rack, just curious how did you attach it to the frame of the truck ? it looks like im gonna have to take my spare tire down every time i mout my rack on and off the truck
I didn’t attach it at all. It fits perfectly in the bed with the tailgate closed. I ratchet strap the RZR to the tie-down loops in the bed and that keeps it secure. I now have a turbo s that I’ve been hauling on it for 6 years without any issues.
Nice! You can take out when not in use and drive wheeler up and service anything under it. With I'd known about this when I had similar setup... you may just quit day job yet and enjoy life!!
Thank you, Reg. I really haven’t shot much so far because I had so little time to get it ready. I do have more work I’m going to do to it before it’s finished that I can take my time on now and film. I want to add cooler and gas can racks to it.
@@Z-Bart this might sound silly but have you considered deflating the tires a bunch to make it fit? Or perhaps even going the next step in buying a smaller set of rims for the front to the back and then changing them when you're on site? Kind of like monster trucks put on tiny little tractor tires to put them in trailers when they don't have the big ridiculous tires on
Brother, Be safe. i don't know how you attached that rack into the bed of the truck, most are attached to the inside and the bed rail which add all kinds of support for that 2000 lb machine sitting up on 10 pieces of pipe welded together. It looks Cool as all get out though!
It’s not attached to the truck at all😬. It fits in the bed with no room to slide. I have 6 500# straps running from the bed to the RZR. We drove over 200 miles without the slightest issue. We did get a lot of looks😎
Would be great to see that build. I’m confused looking at it lol. I will stick with wood. 🥴. Any problems you foresee with the height. I’m sure it’s short enough for main roads but places you would go with that is “off the beaten path” and was just wondering? Thanks for videos.
Holy smokes, you are a wizard my friend. That thing is awesome! Of course I would watch a build video of that contraption. What I hope I don't ever see is some epic fail video of you trying a high speed load up where you over shoot the mark.... Well, OK, I would watch that one too.
I'm not a welder or a metal worker or a lumberjack but I do have an engineering degree and I can say without a doubt I am very impressed at this man I think you should definitely do a few videos about it, if you don't mind me asking did you just kind of copy some existing frames that were out there or sort of just fab yourself from scratch based on your own ideas of what you knew would work
@@NorthwestSawyer I was looking into using my brothers toyhauler but it is water damaged from sitting for years. Let me know what you think on the price as I know they are not cheap to begin with.
No one wants 2 see that side by side or that boat so u mize well just give them 2 me and though in the truck 4 good measure. I seen u did some fab work for the tractor in the past so I think adding more of ur fabrication work wood definitely add to the channel!
I would very much like to see the fabrication of that awesome rack.
You remind me of my dad, a much younger version of course. Whenever he needed something, he figured it out and built it himself. What an ingenious build. Hope you catch a giant King.
Thank you, sir! We have clear skies and a forecast of 81. Should be an epic day, fish or not.
If your trucks comes with a goose-neck prep package. you could do what Anderson does with their hitch and make the rack attaches to the truck. That was it is secured in placed. Looking into fabricating my own rack.
I do have the 5th wheel prep package. I have a 25k B&W hitch plate that I thought about using on my new rack. (Building soon. Stay tuned. It’s going to be next-level)
A very interesting way to design and then fabricate a rack to transport your off road vehicle. Even though I mainly watch Northwest Sawyer for the woodcutting I appreciate the expertise involved in this metalwork. Good luck on your fishing and crabbing weekend.
Fred Thomas
SKOKIE IL
I had no plans, Fredrik. I just pieced it together until I had something 😬
Awesome! Only difference between wood working and metal working is a few letters, lol. Nice work, like someone else said, you do it, we will watch. Have fun but be safe. 👍👍👍👍👍❤️🧡💛💜💙. Oh yea, don’t forget the ramps 😂
Thank you, Gaston!
Jason, that's an awesome job on the rack. Great idea my friend. Enjoy your weekend of fun buddy.
Thank you, Les!
Pretty cool, I like the design. You have already addressed my first thought. Clearance for overpasses... Let us know how it traveled down to the coast...
Make sure you check your overpass clearances when going down the road. That rack makes for a pretty tall load.
👍👍 I’m at 12’.
Could you please tell me what size pipe you used and also where you got your pipe bender that’s awesome I want to make one for mine and you did a fantastic job
That’s .120 wall 1 3/4”. The bender is a JD squared model 32. I did the tube rolling with a Swag Offroad “Hulk” tube roller. I’ve since built one out of 2” square tube that personally I think looks better.
I like the way this one looks over all the others that are manufactured. Would love to see the build steps
Thank you, Sonny. I’m going to build a new one soon and I’ll do a better job of documenting the build.
I have a few questions, on that great looking rack , do you have a building video or a update video of any changes you did ,
I didn’t do a build video, unfortunately. If you email your questions to 5tonfabrication@gmail.com, I can send you pictures of the updates I’ve done as well as answer your questions.
Very interested in any form of building/creating and as a bonus for you it allows you more content to cover. and awesome job on the racks.
I'm new to your channel; this is what brought me to it. I'd love to see the fabrication of it, and I'm going to check out the rest of your channel!
I’m actually going to build a completely new one before September. I’ve had a lot of interest in it so I’ll be doing a more detailed video series on it for sure.
@@NorthwestSawyer As I am sure many are, learning about the equipment you use is also a highlight and can influence the choices in what we buy, especially if you share your experience that you've had with other types, and what you like and don't like about each. Many of your viewers may be new to welding, or experienced pros looking to incorporate new techniques and ideas that you show - and some of oldtimers may even even see ways and things we didn't know existed.
What an elegant design. Well done, dude.
Thank you, Adrain. I get a lot of compliments from people on the road.
Wow nice.....you did a great job on it......lights should look good on it......have a great weekend with the toys and the family my friend....... :)
Thank you, Don! Looks like it’ll nice weekend!
Nice job!! Please provide updates of how it did on the road trip & a video of the finished product. Again, 'very' nice job.
Thank you! I literally just got home from another trip with it. It works great and I get compliments everywhere I go! I’m going to make some modifications to it soon that I’ll film in better detail.
@@NorthwestSawyer Awesome! I guess you're an undercover genius 😂😁. I'm sure you can make $$$$ building these for others. I sure would buy one!
hello sir you did an excellent design and job making this rack we've got the same problem we want to carry our sxs on the truck and tow our camper, would it be possible to get some of the specs on what you used to build it tubing ,guage type steel/chrome molly?if you have any sketches that be awesome I've tried to play your video and take pictures to have something to work from I,ll pay you for them if you,d like, AGAIN GREAT JOB BUDDY !
Shoot me an email to 5tonfabrication@gmail.com and I’ll help you out with what I learned on that build.
I would love to get my hands on your plans for this. Sweet
I really just made it up as I went. I’m building a new one next weekend out of square tube. I’ll probably make a video on the process.
Said it before, I'll say it again you sir are an artist. That was brilliant.
Just a super cool design. It's almost like it was made just for your truck.
Ha! Almost🤣
That’s Badass would love to see plans on build?
VERY NICE build!!! I was wondering how you were going to anchor it down but I see now. You could sell a lot of those for sure!
I've had the ATV Diamond Back truck cover on my truck for like 12 years now and I love it! Can pull the camper with the ATV's too. You can see it on my profile pic. Nice build my friend. 👍👍 ~Jay~.
Thanks, Jay. I posted pictures on Facebook and have had some folks ask about building more. We’ll see😬
Great job on the rack! Your very talented at many things! Yes I’m interested in the tools u used to build it . Here in Arizona we are able to make our side x sides street legal. The desert is about a 1/4 mile from my house we ride out there all the time
Thanks, Don! I think there are only a few rural areas of Oregon you cab license them. But like I mentioned, our condo is right at the entrance to the dunes.
I need a custom overhead rack for my 2seat razor. It must be installed on a 16’ flatbed trailer. This way I can pin thr razor on top and my car under it
Definitely interested to see the build. Great 👍 job mate.
Thank you, Jarrod!
Would be interesting to see the build. Also your thoughts on the higher mass center of the truck. Keep it up!
I took it for a test run yesterday and was impressed. The previous owner of my truck hauled a camper so I think it may have a rear sway bar.
Man you got some talent. I did not see how you anchored it.
Thank you! I don’t actually fasten it down. I use ratchet straps from the SXS to the truck bed.
What size tube did you use I love this need to build one
1.75” and 1”. The frame that sits on the bed is 2” square tube.
Appreciate the skill and ingenuity it took to build the rack. Look forward to seeing some more about the tools to build it (large radius tube bender) rather than the more common small radius bender 4”-6”. Also would like to know was that DOM, HREW, wall thickness and diameter. Investigation suggestion: other piggy back rack user have commented that tie downs at the wheels with wheel capture straps or wheel lasso strap with ratchet provide a better driving experience in the truck. In that case you could weld some tabs near wheel location for easy strapping points. Firestone airbags right? How much pressure did it require to level out the load?
Great questions! The tube was not DOM and I believe I used .095 wall tubing. I do have airbags with an onboard compressor but found that adding air lifted the factory overload springs off of their stops and made the truck less stable. With no air in the bags it was easy to forget it was up there. I thought about wheels straps and may put them on the next version I plan to build this winter which I’ll do a better job of documenting. With my new Turbo S, the suspension doesn’t seem as soft with the key off so you don’t get a lot of movement with the way I’ve been strapping it down. It would certainly be easier to just strap the wheels though.
Did you get rid of the orange truck? I like this truck also.
I did, Ron. This one is three times the truck my last one was.
Looks like a fun weekend rig! I have to work every weekend so I've kind of forgotten what fun weekends are :(
James! Life’s too short! Have some fun, buddy!
@@NorthwestSawyer I do when I can! I look at it as a pay now or pay later equation. I'm choosing to work a lot now while I have a lot of earning power so that I can enjoy retirement and not have to worry later. As long as I don't drop dead at an early age it'll pay off in the long run!
Love the rack. Very nicely done. I came on UA-cam just to see racks for 4 seat RZRs
Awesome! I’m going to build a new one this winter. Stay tuned!
How top heavy did it feel driving Great design btw..
nicest sxs deck I have seen, awesome job, you're very talented!
Thank you!
I’ve seen a bunch of these that are sold but your design is amazing!
Thank you! I get compliments every time I haul it.
@@NorthwestSawyer How stable does it haul? I’m considering doing an over cab hauler for a sxs or 2500lbs car. I am going to use a 4500 or 5500
you can definitely tell it’s there but it’s by no means sketchy. It’s still lighter than a lot of campers.
1.75" dom? .095? Or .120 wall?
How heavy do you think the rack turned out? Anything you would change if you had to build another?
1.75- .095 not DOM. It not heavy at all. I actually am building another one that has the SXS sitting farther forward because our new camp trailer has a short tongue and I had clearance issues. Other than that, I got a lot of compliments on how it looked.
Just came across this, nice build. I have a swag roller and JD2 bender. I enjoy fabricating things, what size tubing did you use?
and most importantly how does it feel going down the road, we have a bumper pool camper and I don't really want to purchase a toy hauler but we've got three young daughters so having the bathroom and other amenities is certainly nice.
Thank you, Tristan. I used .095 wall 1 3/4” tube. I’ve never pulled our 38’ camp trailer with it in but I did tie our 18’ boat and honestly have forgotten it was up there several times. It hauls really well above my dually.
Im in a process of building my own rack, just curious how did you attach it to the frame of the truck ? it looks like im gonna have to take my spare tire down every time i mout my rack on and off the truck
I didn’t attach it at all. It fits perfectly in the bed with the tailgate closed. I ratchet strap the RZR to the tie-down loops in the bed and that keeps it secure. I now have a turbo s that I’ve been hauling on it for 6 years without any issues.
Heck yeah we want to see the rack build!!!Awesome job!
Do you sell them? if so let me know,would you use aluminum for a build lot lighter material
I think I would want more of a stop in front of the steer tires, What is your overall height?
It’s 12’ over all. I have 6 500# straps holding it down.
How can I get your plans for that I would love to have it and a materials list
I don’t really have plans. I made it up as I went along. Shoot me an email to 5tonfabrication@gmail.com and I’ll send you some pictures and materials
Nice! You can take out when not in use and drive wheeler up and service anything under it. With I'd known about this when I had similar setup... you may just quit day job yet and enjoy life!!
What a great looking setup! Thanks for sharing!
Looks great. Love all your videos whether your building something out of wood or steel. Keep'em coming
Nice fabrication! Can’t wait to see the end product
Very Good Idea, and looks good as well. Would love to see a build video...GOD Bless
This racks shows the 'artist' in you. Great looking carry rack, I think. I'd like to see how this was made,...did you video the build?
Thank you, Reg. I really haven’t shot much so far because I had so little time to get it ready. I do have more work I’m going to do to it before it’s finished that I can take my time on now and film. I want to add cooler and gas can racks to it.
Very nice rack! My Polaris Sportsman 500 HO is about an INCH too long to close my tailgate on my 6'-6" truck bed. :(
Yeah but driving with the tailgate down is no big deal right?
@@laprepper Well, it would be nice to just close the tailgate and not have to secure my ramps. ;)
@@Z-Bart this might sound silly but have you considered deflating the tires a bunch to make it fit? Or perhaps even going the next step in buying a smaller set of rims for the front to the back and then changing them when you're on site? Kind of like monster trucks put on tiny little tractor tires to put them in trailers when they don't have the big ridiculous tires on
@@laprepper For a guy (me) pushing 60 that's too much work. I just use it in the bush to go fishing.
Awesome well thought out hope all go well for you.
Thanks, Barry. Four day weekend... coming up!
Wow that looks great. Question: What size & schedule pipe is that? It looks like 2" exhaust pipe. Also who sells the bender?
Thank you, Cecil! The tube is 1.75” diameter and .095” wall thickness. The bender is made by JD Squared. It’s the model 32. It’s an awesome tool!
Yeah buddy, cool design. Would like to watch you build it.
Any interest in building another one for. 2012 dodge 3500 8’ bed non dually??
I would but I’m focusing on my shop build right now.
@@NorthwestSawyer understood. Good luck with the shop
Brother, Be safe. i don't know how you attached that rack into the bed of the truck, most are attached to the inside and the bed rail which add all kinds of support for that 2000 lb machine sitting up on 10 pieces of pipe welded together.
It looks Cool as all get out though!
It’s not attached to the truck at all😬. It fits in the bed with no room to slide. I have 6 500# straps running from the bed to the RZR. We drove over 200 miles without the slightest issue. We did get a lot of looks😎
Great content. Would love to see more like this. 👍👍
Stay tuned, Scott!
Awesome job! Looks great
What happened to the neon orange truck?
I traded it in, Bill. I regretted buying a short bed almost immediately.
Man Bro ! That is one nice rack and setup👍🏼👍🏼
Thank you! I used it again this weekend!
I like it it’s good design just curious could you make one boy flatbed
Id love to see the build and your tools! This is awesome
What size tube and thickness did you use?
1 3/4” .095 wall
Would be great to see that build. I’m confused looking at it lol. I will stick with wood. 🥴. Any problems you foresee with the height. I’m sure it’s short enough for main roads but places you would go with that is “off the beaten path” and was just wondering? Thanks for videos.
Functionally and Aesthetically perfect.
Thank you! I’m going to add to the functionality after this trip with cooler and gas can racks.
Yes any fab videos are awesome, great job thats a good looking build. God bless
Really impressive. Nice work.
That’s a insanely nice design nice man!
Holy smokes, you are a wizard my friend. That thing is awesome! Of course I would watch a build video of that contraption. What I hope I don't ever see is some epic fail video of you trying a high speed load up where you over shoot the mark.... Well, OK, I would watch that one too.
Do you have a video of your square tube rack you built?
I don’t but if you send me an email to 5tonfabrication@gmail.com I’ll reply with some pictures.
You rock man. Awesome skills
Thank you!
Damn man. Nice job.
Thank you! I made a new one with rolled square tube that came out awesome but I didn’t have time to film it.
I'm not a welder or a metal worker or a lumberjack but I do have an engineering degree and I can say without a doubt I am very impressed at this man I think you should definitely do a few videos about it, if you don't mind me asking did you just kind of copy some existing frames that were out there or sort of just fab yourself from scratch based on your own ideas of what you knew would work
Thank you and yes on the fabrication side!!!
I would like to see the video of the manufacture of the truck rack
Where would we be without the strength of steel?
Just hope somebody doesn't cut you off on the roadway.
Beautiful job! Would love to see the build!
Nice metal work!
Thanks, Steve!
3500 needed to be aired up for that?
No. It actually travels better with no more than 10 lbs in the bags.
You better get a patent on that right quick and in a hurry!!!
Nice fabricating 👍
Could you make one for a flatbed pick up
For sure. I’m actually thinking about building a flatbed for my truck.
I hope you measured the height. It looks really high.
It’s well below legal height. I caught myself forgetting it was up there. But all the looks on the highway are a quick reminder.
Wow great job
Thank you!
One word. WOW!
Thank you, Greg!
That is some slick sh*t!!
Thanks, Paul!
I would like to see the fabrication of the rack
I’m going to build a new one pretty soon. I’ll do a more in-depth video on it.
I'm interested in the build of the rack
I’m working on a new one. I’ll try to do a better job of filming it.
Looks good.
Cool! Great idea,good job!
Man that's very nice I need one
Nice rack! When can I come by and build mine!?
Awesome build man
nice job looks good
are you selling these?
I would consider making them to sell locally. I just picked up steel yesterday for a new one I’m going to make for myself.
@@NorthwestSawyer where about are you located in the northwest?
skankhunt 42 I’m in Estacada, Oregon.
@@NorthwestSawyer I was looking into using my brothers toyhauler but it is water damaged from sitting for years. Let me know what you think on the price as I know they are not cheap to begin with.
@@NorthwestSawyer you thinking of making these out of aluminum at all?
Ingenious!
any chance is for sale.....nice rack i need one
NICEEEE
Thank you!
Amazing rack, Great Job, I want one!!
That’s awesome. What about sleeping?
We own a condo there. It’ll be in the next video.
that was awesome !
No one wants 2 see that side by side or that boat so u mize well just give them 2 me and though in the truck 4 good measure. I seen u did some fab work for the tractor in the past so I think adding more of ur fabrication work wood definitely add to the channel!
That’s probably the most generous offer I’ve ever received🤣. But I’ll keep them😬. Thank you, I’ll throw some more metal work in.
@@NorthwestSawyer we all have r burdens to carry just trying 2 lighten ur load (hehe).
I appreciate you!😬