Exterior & Rack

In progress Racks, carriers, coatings

1Roof rack ("Rack Denise")

Design and buildJeff

StructureAll 1515 aluminum extrusion

MountingBolted through the roof on 1020 feet, into a 1020 frame inside

CarriesSolar panels

Rated forWalkable

Load path runs 1515 rack → 1020 feet → through-bolts → internal 1020 frame, so roof loads land on the frame rather than on the panel.

2Front rack

Fabricated byChili Boys, Mexico

ContactPossibly Greg — unconfirmed

Distinct from the main roof rack, which Jeff designed and built. Contact name is from memory and has not been verified; confirm before relying on it.

3Motorcycle carrier

For a Yamaha TW200 (278 lb wet). The RIGd Supply RambleSwing Pro plus MotoTote Sport combo was evaluated, but it exceeds the moto-specific 250 lb derating once a carrier is added.

Possible mitigationPAKMULE MotoMule short-tongue carrier

Next step: ask RIGd directly whether the MotoMule raises the effective weight ceiling, or commission a custom-fabricated swing rated for the actual load. Weight ratings here are unverified until confirmed with the vendor.

4Exterior coating

CoatingRaptor Liner on the Unicell panels

SealantSikaflex 291, confirmed compatible with Raptor Liner (both polyurethane)

Build log

Tope parked in the firs with the door open — 2026-07-12Tope out in the firs, box and rack on, entry door open. Starting to look like the thing.