Thanks Addabox, those clamps look perfect for the job. I like the idea of a quick-release setup to make it more convenient to use.
I built it in the Home Depot parking lot before loading it up -- got some funny looks.
Seemed very stable to me when loaded up with 300lb of sheet material and...
I have the OEM rails and cross bars. I wanted to carry some 4x8 sheets and dimensional lumber on occasion, so I built a quick-n-dirty roof rack out of 3 8' 2x4s and some pipe clamps to attach it to the cross bars. Works really well and you can cinch the load down really tight with ratchet...
Hey everyone,
First Mazda for me. Tested a few other makes, notably the Rogue, but couldn't beat the feel of this car.
2014 CX-5 Reflex Blue.
Very happy with it so far.
D.