DIY Roof rack for Kayaks

Any downside to using pressure treated wood?

it's a hell of allot heavier!

 

Yea that's a consideration definitely much heavier.

 

This is genius! Do you use unistrut bolts to attach the sides to the bed rails? Can someone give me a measurement for the side panels, just so I can compare? I'm notorious for making things too small.
Thanks so much!

 

1. that's awesome! It's definitely a monstrosity.
2. I don't think pressure treated wood is heavier. It seems like it when you buy it because it has a high moisture content from being submerged in chemicals, but eventually it'll dry out and be a similar weight to non treated wood. Best to use it if it's going to be outside.

 

I really like this design, nice job guys. .... one question; I see the 4 attachment bolts thru the uprights at each corner. I assume this is attached in the cargo slide system on the Tacoma, but how is that really done?