Drawings with dimensions of the UAZ trunk

The UAZ 469 is in demand among motorists due to its high cross-country ability. Some owners equip the model with an expeditionary trunk. This allows you to transport cargo on the roof of the car.

Expedition trunk for UAZ 469

Photo 1: Expedition trunk on a UAZ 469 with an awning (Source: Yandex.Pictures)

The roof rack of the UAZ 469 can be installed either with the help of specialists or with your own hands. No specialized education is required for manufacturing. The work can be performed by a person with minimal technical knowledge.

Photo 2: Drawing of an expeditionary trunk (Source: Yandex.Pictures)

The first step is to create a detailed drawing. This will allow you to calculate the amount of material needed. To work you will need certain tools and devices.

Do-it-yourself trunk for UAZ loaf, drawings

Thanks to its spaciousness and high cross-country ability, the Bukhanka is considered an excellent expedition vehicle.
However, during long trips, expeditions or travel, a comfortable stay for passengers in the cabin is only possible when there is a minimum of things in it. An expeditionary trunk can not only transport a large amount of cargo, but also accommodate oversized cargo that exceeds the dimensions of the cabin. It should be noted that the trunk on the Bukhanka also has a protective function.

The trunk protects the roof of the car from impacts from branches.

The trunk is installed on mounts that are placed so that the pressure from the load on the body becomes minimal. Therefore, even when fully loaded, the weight of the load does not deform the roof. You can also install additional equipment on the expedition rack: a spotlight to illuminate the road, an antenna, etc.

To make a trunk for a loaf with your own hands, you will need drawings, which you can see below.

How to increase trunk volume.

These figures are quite good, especially compared to most passenger cars. The only drawback of the Patriot is its excessive simplicity, which in this case led to the fact that despite the spacious trunk, it does not have a sufficient number of storage niches. At the same time, each car owner constantly carries with him a certain tool, wipes for caring for the interior and body, technological fluids, a pump, a jack, etc.

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This ends up taking up a significant portion of the trunk floor, making loading difficult. You can use a special bag for this, but again this will reduce space. There are several placement options that allow you to leave the luggage compartment floor free and at the same time help organize the space:

Roof rack;
Expedition trunk;
Organizer for the salon;
Net.

Why is there a roof rack?

This is the simplest question. The car interior is usually full of people. Many people arrange a kind of “office” from the “aft” part with a folding table, a mini-bar and so on. And the UAZ Hunter, whatever one may say, is a car for hunting, fishing and long-distance travel. And here you need to provide for a lot, but you don’t really want to sit in the cabin resting your feet on a rolled-up tent, a fishing pot, buckets, and other things necessary for a real traveler. Towing a trailer? Well, some people do that too. But most resort to the old, proven roof rack.

Disadvantages of such a device

In general, there are not many of them. You can count it on your fingers.

Violation of aerodynamics, and as a result, increased consumption. This is the main argument. But honestly, we can say that aerodynamics is by no means the main quality of the UAZ Hunter. And a properly installed roof rack will not make it much worse.

Sustainability. Well, of course, if you load 700-800 kilograms of equipment onto the roof, then there’s no doubt about it. But if you approach this issue wisely and distribute the weight correctly, then its design stability will not even notice 2-3 centners on the roof. This also includes the risk of “loss”. Everything is in the hands of the owner.

Dimensions

When starting to make the roof rack, you need to measure the roof and mark where the supports will be placed. Only after this can you think through the design of the future accessory, draw a drawing, and calculate the weight of the trunk.

That is, by the time the work begins, the master should have in his hands:

measurements taken;
calculated frame weight;
total weight of all trunk parts.

The overall weight of the rack is important for design. It depends on the material used.

Aluminum
is an excellent material for making structures: it is durable, lightweight, strong, flexible, etc.
As another option, you can use profile thin-walled pipes
, which also weigh a little.
Another simple option is stainless steel or plain metal strips
. These materials are heavy, but easy to process.

The standard dimensions of the trunk for a loaf can be taken as follows:

total length of the structure - 3650 mm;
rear width - one and a half meters;
front width - 1400 mm;
a longitudinal rib runs through the center of the structure;
transverse stiffeners can be installed with an equal distance between them of 566 mm.

Some people make a trunk with dimensions corresponding to the roof, for others it is more convenient to make a smaller structure: for example, 2160 mm in length, 1200 in width both front and rear.

The distance between the stiffeners in this case is calculated differently. In order for the load to be evenly distributed over the roof, you need to make at least 8 supports.

Make your own trunk

So, the owner decided to show himself as a real traveler and make a place for transporting goods himself. Great. Where should I start? Select the type of part based on the features listed above. Select materials and tools. And forward.

Tools

The set of materials is already known. Now regarding the tools. Here you will need to prepare:

electric circular saw for metal;
electric welding;
sandpaper;
hammer.

This is quite enough to make the device.

Attention! If you still decide to make a trunk with longitudinal fastening, you will need a drill.

Step-by-step manufacturing instructions

As an example, let’s take a trunk being manufactured from a metal profile.

We measure the length and width of the roof. We need to find out the weight of the future structure, taking into account the material and measured parameters. How to do it? Microsoft Excel is here to help you. The weight of the structure will be shown immediately after recording all the characteristics.

We will weld the perimeter of the future trunk, and at an equal distance inside the perimeter we will weld two jumpers that will “hold” the structure. Railings will be installed to these jumpers, and the platform will be connected to the railings. After the main intermediate jumpers, for greater strength. This brings the assembly of the supporting frame to an end.

Manufacturing process

Now the main thing is the correct calculation. Accurately measure the distance between the protrusions on the roof to which you can attach the rack. After this, cut from a rod with a thickness of at least 10 mm. Two main arcs and weld fastening clamps to them. There is no need to be tricky with them. It's better to buy ready-made ones. After this, cut the pieces that will make up the “bottom” of this basket. Weld them at equal distances. Along the perimeter of the resulting “rectangle”, scald with a single rod and close. Now weld the same square (exactly this size) and weld it on thin connecting pieces. The length of these pieces will be the height of the side of the trunk of the UAZ Hunter.

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All that remains is to carefully sand it with sandpaper (after complete cooling from welding) and paint it. For special connoisseurs, as an option, you can chrome plate the surface of the product. You can install it on the roof and try loading it.

Making a longitudinal trunk

Here, on the one hand, everything is even simpler. The tools are the same, only a square metal profile is used as the material, and two “arcs” are bent from it to be attached to the roof of the UAZ Hunter. Holes are drilled in the roof to secure the neatly flattened ends of these “arcs” having similar holes. After this, after “designer” processing, that is, painting, the arcs are tightly fixed in place.

After this, a frame is prepared that will be attached to these arches. This is a matter of the car owner’s imagination. In principle, there are no special restrictions here. The simplest and most popular option is a set of aluminum slats with fastening devices. When assembling, they can be placed with different distances between each other. Their convenience is that they are conveniently and compactly stored. You can do it right in the interior of the UAZ Hunter. Well, as an option, you can make a removable basket based on the principle of a transverse trunk. The main thing is that the anchor points coincide.

By the way! Two transverse arcs can be positioned in a similar way, as shown with the factory-made option in the video.

In principle, there is nothing particularly difficult about making this device with your own hands. Well, whoever doesn’t want to spend extra hours fiddling with metal, welding and tools can easily purchase this “device” at any specialized automotive store. Or buy it in online stores. And install it yourself. Well, when the issue of additional cargo space on the UAZ Hunter is resolved, you can safely set off on an exciting journey, with confidence in your reserves.

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Purpose and types of device

The external luggage compartment is designed for transporting items for expeditionary purposes. Cargo in this category includes means of transportation on rivers, folded tents, auxiliary tools, fuel and motor oil. The forwarding luggage compartment has a lattice design with reinforced sides that prevent the load from falling when shifted. The mesh located on the bottom of the compartment allows for cargo to be stowed, and the strength of the structure allows for human movement.

A less common trunk option is a closed trunk made of impact-resistant plastic (for example, made by Thule), which is mounted on arches. The box is equipped with a hinged lid with a lock, and a mechanism for automatically lifting the upper part of the case is provided.

Due to the high cost and low capacity, boxes are rarely used on UAZ Patriot vehicles. Also infrequently used is a luggage basket attached to a tow bar. The product has a small capacity and impairs the geometric cross-country ability of the vehicle.

Since the UAZ Patriot is not equipped with special guides for attaching the trunk, water drainage channels are used to hold the cargo basket on the roof of the car. The elements are located on the roof of the body and are partially covered with protective rubber seals.

For fixation, metal brackets of an L-shaped configuration are used, which cling to the gutter flange and are then closed with a rubber seal.

Fastening the trunk using brackets.

The bracket is installed in the groove formed by the gutter flange. On the other side is the trunk support bracket. The parts are tightened with a bolt that ensures reliable retention of the support; protective gaskets made of rubber or plastic are provided.

The installation sites of the supports are sprayed with an anti-corrosion agent. A lattice basket is then installed on top and bolted to the supports. To adjust the position (in the case of different heights of the support points), additional washers are used, which are placed under the supports.

It is allowed to install special Lux luggage bars designed for TagAZ Tager vehicles. The roof structure of the Tager vehicle uses gutters of an identical configuration, which makes it possible to mount the roof bars on the Patriot SUV. To fasten the guides, a mounting element is used, which is pressed with a special steel plate. All elements necessary for installation are supplied complete with arches.

The procedure for installing luggage bars on the roof of a UAZ Patriot:

Carry out preliminary modifications to the embedded element, reducing the length by 2-3 mm. For processing, a milling machine or hand tool equipped with a grinding wheel is used. At the same time, it is recommended to grind off sharp edges and burrs that damage the paint and rubber seal.
Remove the protective rubber from the water channel, and then push the insert plate into the groove to the required position.
Set the symmetrical position of the fasteners for the arches along the sides of the car. Then a clamping bar is placed on top of the plate, secured with 2 Phillips head screws. Additionally, you will need to cut a segment from the drain that prevents the fastener from twisting.
Treat the place where the support points are attached with an anti-corrosion compound.
Reinstall the rubber pad, having previously cut out the central part located opposite the installed supports. The arch supports are placed on a rubber edge, in which holes for the bolts are drilled. Then arches are placed on the supports, onto which a luggage case is attached or additional cargo (for example, skis or an inflatable boat) is placed.

The trunk arches are secured with screws and nuts.

Side top bar

Have you forgotten how we bent the front arch? We also bend the side upper crossbar. One, another. Next, we weld the bushing to the bend point of the crossbar on the side so that the upper part of the front crossbar is securely fastened.

Now all the work is almost done. The hour has come for creative motorists. We need to paint the entire structure and give it a little style. To avoid rust, we recommend applying a coat of primer and only then thinking about paint. Among soil solutions, the most resistant to salt influences is soil containing zinc.

After applying a layer of primer, you should wait at least a day, and then use regular enamel and apply the desired color. Many people don’t like the way the bolts look at the joints of the structure. To avoid an unsightly appearance, you can place decorative nuts in these places. Here's a modern trunk for you.

Roof mount

The procedure for installing factory guides on a UAZ Patriot:

Remove the roof lining located in the passenger compartment. The panel is dismantled along with the side handles and sun visors.
Mark the attachment points of the standard guide bars; it is recommended to study the design of the car with elements installed at the factory. The front support is located inside the gutter, and the middle and rear points are located on the side slopes of the roof surface. Reinforcing elements need to be drilled along with the roof panel. To obtain a hole, a crown with an increased diameter is used, since the nuts securing the arcs are tightened through the channel.
Treat the resulting holes with an anti-corrosion compound.
Screw the arches with bolts that fit into the threaded bushings in the supports. Support washers with an increased diameter are placed on the underside of the roof panel, reducing the load on the metal of the roof panel. Rubber gaskets are additionally treated with sealant.

Suitable materials for making an expedition rack

Having decided to make a trunk with your own hands, it is important, first of all, to determine its actual weight when designing it. Modern models of “expedition vehicles” are made using especially durable aluminum, which is characterized by low weight and good technical performance (performance, durability, strength, flexibility, tearing, etc.).

As you can see, aluminum is the best solution when choosing a source material as the basis for a future product. Another option could be profile pipes with thin walls - they are also lightweight. And the third, simplest option is regular metal (in strips) or stainless steel. They are somewhat heavy, but easy to handle. It will not be difficult to make and install such a trunk on a UAZ with your own hands. After all, it is the cars of companies such as UAZ and Niva that are most often subject to independent modifications by their owners.

If you decide to make a trunk for a loaf with your own hands (or for a Niva), then a thin-walled profile pipe may also be useful for these purposes. For a loaf, ferrous metal or stainless steel is usually an excellent solution. There are plenty of options for choosing material for constructing a trunk. Much depends on the preferences of the car owner and the functions that the trunk will need to perform.

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What else could I add?

The main function of a roof rack is to save space inside. By installing additional equipment, you can expand its functionality.

“ ” - lanterns that will illuminate the road even better.
There is space for a hijack and a shovel in the inner and outer sides. Oh, how the gardeners will be happy.
If you often drive through overgrown areas, such as forests, you can install branch guards. They will protect the glass from damage.

Don’t forget also that the expedition vehicle protects the roof itself well from dents. As you can see, such a trunk can serve as a good tool not only for saving space, but also for installing useful equipment. In addition, in addition to the racks themselves, other structures can be attached to the roof rails for transporting fishing or hunting equipment.

As you can see, it’s possible to make a trunk with your own hands. Larger Mitsubishi L200s will require a side ladder. For small foreign cars, a reinforced frame will be sufficient.

The SUV from the Ulyanovsk plant is equipped with longitudinal arches or roof rails. But not every UAZ Patriot model is equipped with such a device. More details about roof rails on the UAZ Patriot can be found here (link to website). Today we will pay attention to the roof rack of the UAZ Patriot SUV. There are four types of trunk for an SUV:

sports;
tourist or expedition;
country house or household;
autobox.

Today we will pay attention to the expeditionary trunk for an SUV. What is it, how is it installed and is it possible to do it yourself at home? These are the questions we will consider in this material.

The expedition trunk is intended, first of all, to be able to transport cargo primarily of an expeditionary nature. Such cargo includes various tools, devices, tents, etc. The expedition version must have a structure in the form of a lattice bottom with sides.

Today, car markets are crowded with various options for expedition vehicles for the UAZ Patriot SUV. You can find domestic types, and foreign, and home-made, and factory-made. But which ones to choose? The choice of product should be based on the following criteria:

the material from which the product is made;
product shape;
build quality. If the welds are clearly visible or the steel from which the trunk is assembled is too thin, then it is better not to buy such a unit, as you will suffer more;
installation method. Based on the installation method, the following options for luggage racks are distinguished: Mounting on roof rails. The simplest and most common installation method. It is enough to install and secure the product. There is no need to perform any additional work: drilling, cutting, etc.
Installation on gutters. This fastening option is also one of the simplest, but less reliable than the next one.
Installation in roof mounts. To do this, holes are made in the roof of the car and a trunk is installed. This mounting option is the most reliable, but requires drilling the roof, which negatively affects the structure of the car.

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So, fastening to the roof rails is carried out using special brackets. This option is acceptable for those who do not want to spoil the structure of the car and try to avoid drilling the body part. The disadvantage of this type of fastening is the design - the trunk, which is attached to the roof rails, does not look very nice.

Installation on roof rails

The UAZ Patriot SUV, however, like many domestically produced cars, is equipped with special grooves on the roof, called gutters. Foreign-made cars have long moved away from such a device, but the essence of these gutters is that it is in this groove that an expeditionary trunk can be completely freely secured.

Fixation is carried out using special L-shaped brackets. This mounting option also does not require disruption of the roof structure, which is why it is also popular. But there is also a downside to this fastening option, which is the unreliability of fastening. That is, the possibility cannot be ruled out that the trunk will not rip out under the influence of a large load. Therefore, it is very important not to overload it.

If you can’t find a trunk that attaches to gutters or the options for such products are not at all what you imagine, then you shouldn’t despair. You can solve the problem by making the unit yourself. Of course, you will need the help of a welder, but first you should sketch out a rough diagram on a piece of paper.

To begin with, select the thickness of the steel brackets. It is desirable that it be at least 2mm and no more than 4mm. You only need three different elements:

Base plate;
Pressure bar;
L-shaped bracket.

The photo below shows an example of these parts.

Once such parts are ready, you will need to connect them to the main structure of the trunk and install them in the gutters. The result will be this version of an expeditionary trunk for the UAZ Patriot, which is fixed into the gutters.

Everything is very simple, but the only thing that is important to consider when installing it yourself is the installation of rubber spacers between the trunk brackets and the roof. This is necessary in order not to damage the car body.

The most popular version of the “expedition vehicle” is the RIF expedition trunk for the UAZ Patriot, which also has a method of installation using gutters. The quality of RIF is quite high, it even withstands the maximum permissible masses, but as practice shows, gutters fail. The dimensions of the RIF are 1200x1900mm, which perfectly places the product on the roof. Additionally, lighting can be installed on the trunk.

Roof mount

Attaching the rack to the roof of the car is the most reliable option, since there is practically no chance that the product can get lost while driving. The only drawback is the need to drill holes in the roof. If you had standard roof rails, then many luggage racks are designed specifically for these mounts.

After removing the roof sheathing, holes in the roof of the required diameter are marked and drilled. Holes are drilled from the inside (in the internal frame) using a cutter. This is necessary in order to secure the product with nuts. Before installing the product on the roof, be sure to install rubber spacers at the fastening points so as not to damage the paint and prevent corrosion of the roof.

So, we looked at the main purpose of this unit for the UAZ Patriot SUV, how it is installed and what mounting options are available. In addition to all the advantages, “expedition vehicles” also have some disadvantages, so driving with it on the roof without use is simply irrational. The disadvantages include:

Reduced aerodynamic characteristics. The trunk, with its massive structure, is simply an obstacle to the oncoming wind, so it slows down the car and reduces its aerodynamic properties.
Deterioration of aerodynamics leads to increased fuel consumption. The larger the volume of cargo transported, the greater the fuel consumption.
If the fastening is done poorly, this leads to deterioration of sound insulation.
Poor vehicle handling due to improper weight distribution.

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Therefore, based on all of the above, it should be concluded that it is best to install the trunk when necessary. Therefore, its fastenings must be mobile, that is, easily and quickly removed. The best mounting options are:

through roof rails;
into drainage grooves.

Thus, by making the right decision, you will protect yourself from unnecessary and unnecessary additional costs for gasoline and spare parts.

How often does your Patriot break down?

The need to make an expedition trunk with your own hands arises sooner or later for every driver involved in the transportation of large cargo that is inconvenient for placement in the cabin. As you know, many who have an SUV often go on trips and it happens that the standard trunk does not accommodate everything they need. This becomes another reason to install an additional roof rack.

Every motorist understands that buying a ready-made trunk is a significant blow to the wallet. While making an expedition trunk at home will be a budget-friendly and profitable solution.

Suitable materials for making an expedition rack

Having decided to make a trunk with your own hands, it is important, first of all, to determine its actual weight when designing it. Modern models of “expedition vehicles” are made using especially durable aluminum, which is characterized by low weight and good technical performance (performance, durability, strength, flexibility, tearing, etc.).

As you can see, aluminum is the best solution when choosing a source material as the basis of a future product. Another option could be profile pipes with thin walls - they are also lightweight. And the third, simplest option is regular metal (in strips) or stainless steel. They are somewhat heavy, but easy to handle.