In the case of a ski/snowboard trip by car Organize them and make the interior space comfortable and easy to use! I would like to make a proposal.
I would like to recommend a DIY luggage rack using lightweight pipes. (DIY = Do it yourself)
with light pipe
This time, we will use "assembly materials" consisting of lightweight pipes and joints. There are parts such as plastic-coated steel pipes, special joints, casters, and adapters made of plastic and metal materials, and the advantage is that they are light and easy to process. If you go to the DIY section of a large home center, they usually have a series.
The table-shaped one in the photo is a cargo room rack that uses lightweight pipes and plastic joints. It was made according to the size of my car based on the design drawing prepared by the manufacturer. I don't usually do crafts, so I thought it might be a little difficult, but when I actually started working on it, it was surprisingly easy. Anyone can do it as long as the size is correct.
The pipe was self-cut with an electric cutter available at a home center and adjusted to the required length.
I paid the most attention to this part, but all I had to do was assemble it according to the procedure. In addition, purchase a control panel for the top plate. This is the one I had cut at the service corner of the home center, and I finished it by coloring it with a color spray. By the way, rack production takes about 40 minutes. It took less than an hour, including the top plate.
The production cost was about 4,000 yen for pipes and joint materials, and about 1,000 yen for the control panel and color spray.
The car in the photo is a JEEP Grand Cherokee. When the back seat is folded down, it becomes fully flat, and the length of the luggage compartment extends from 1000mm to 1800mm. The space is as large as a minivan, so it seems that skis and boards can be packed in without a luggage rack, but this rack makes it very easy to organize and makes effective use of space. For example, 2 skis can fit in the upper part and 2 in the lower part.
Normally, one or two people ride, so luggage and boots are placed in the left-hand space, and the second-row seat is folded flat on the right side, and two skis are pushed into the bottom of the rack. Instead of placing things directly on top of the skis, the upper part of the rack is used as a free space.
A table rack that is also useful for staying in the car
It's also convenient if you're staying in your car. The luggage compartment is fully flat on the left and right, with sleeping space on the left and skis and luggage on the right. The top of the rack is still a free space.
With one table rack, you can eat and drink in the car, place small items such as lights, etc., and make the car stay environment more comfortable.
Anyone with a blueprint can do it
For making this cargo room rack, I referred to the official drawing on the website of Yazaki Kako, the manufacturer of the popular lightweight pipe brand "Elector".
https://www.diy-life.net/official_recipe/040015/
It is a drawing that assumes a rack for every light van, and it is devised so that it can be used as a bed by doubling the same thing. I think this is a good idea too.
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handy
item "folding bench"
It's convenient to stack a collapsible bench, which is useful for camping.
It is especially helpful when wearing boots. It can be used for a variety of purposes, such as as a small shelf when getting ready around the car, or as a support for waxing. It doesn't take up much space when folded, and the price is reasonable, so it's a good idea to prepare one that matches the size of your car.
The photo is of Captain Stag, which sells for around 3,000 to 3,500 yen.
https://www.captainstag.net/products/M-3805.html
The popular interior bar (rod holder) is also convenient!
The interior bar is also convenient. Easily available at home centers and car shops.
Convenient for drying gloves, goggles, and beanies after use, and for hanging small items. If there is space, it is also possible to arrange it so that two can be used to store skis and boards in the ceiling. It's easy to remove, so you don't have to worry about using it only when you go snowing.
A lightweight pipe DIY that can be arranged freely and easily. You can customize it to suit your vehicle, whether it is an SUV, a minivan, or a light van.
Make a space your own!
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