Hi Dino, I run that second rack with a 270 degree awning and shower on opposite side. I previously have ran a RTT on top for 1 year without issue. Just tighten up all the Allen bolts on bars and on clamp ends. Thank you for the review, and take care. -Ryan
Great video, thank you. Do you have a dimension pertaining to how much height each set of crossbars adds to the height of the jeep as well as an overall height added when the cargo basket is installed? Thanks again
These all look great, but the issue I would have is the rack capacity is 150 lbs., but the basket is 330lbs or 500 lbs max weight capacity from the Amazon listing. So the max weight you could put on top of your jeep would be somewhere in the neighborhood 120 lbs as the weight of the rack is 30.5 lbs. Seems like its not too efficient. Also, what kind of wind noise do you get from the installation?
Actually, I used them recently and drive over 1000 kilometres and had no noise at all. I think the wing shape and rubber seams are the reason why. I used to have a Tule set and they made terrible wind noise. Cheers
I found your video after I ordered the roof basket. I think I made a good choice now that I watched your video. It's going onto a 2024 CRV. But I wonder about the key cylinder in the future...dirt, water, snow.
I just wish that cargo basket were much bigger. I bought it anyway, but I have a larger SUV. I can tell it'll look tiny. It does look high quality and sturdy though. Thanks.
You always have the videos I want to see! I'm literally shopping around for a roof rack and cargo basket, haha! LOVE you channel! Update** Just bought the adjustable one! Thanks again!❤
That’s awesome. I appreciate you taking the time to offer the feedback in the channel. By all means feel free to share if you see any videos that may prove helpful to others. Cheers.
Hi Dino. I have been wondering about roof racks that can hold a roof tent. That would be a good video. I don’t think these ones could hold a roof tent.
Interesting. This is the second comment like that. From what I was expecting it didn’t seem too bad. I guess it depends on what kind of things and how many things you intend to carry up there?
Did you happen to take a height measurement from the roof to the top of the basket with the first set of crossbars and the basket? Wondering if it would clear my garage door. Great video
Had no issues getting into my standard height garage, when I was running a similar set, with 35's and a 2.5" lift, but if you forget to take any extra attachments ,like a set of Kayak holders off, you're going to have issues;)
These are very nice options, but some of your viewers will need to know that not all Jeep hardtops have rain gutters running along the upper edge of their roofs. (Something these types of roof racks absolutely need in order to work) I drive a 2017 Jeep Wrangler JK with no rain gutters at all. It’s just as well, as I chose to go with a Gobi rack. It bolts to existing points on the A pillar in front, and the frame on the rear.
Hello, I should have mentioned that 208-2018 JKs onlyhave roof gutters from above the rear doord to the front windshield. They do not have gutters on the hard top over the rear windows. I'll use this as a subscriber tip. Thanks.
Think of all the extra lights you can put up there;) The second set at least has some steel in the gutter mount foot. Definitely more durable than the first set. I have a set of the Thule bars. All steel mounting foot assembly, with aluminum cross bars, but certainly alot harder on the mostly empty Jeep $$pockets :) Keep in mind the weight rating is also based on the crossbars being a certain distance apart, in pairs. While stretching them out for longer items is great for some items, your rated carrying capacity goes way down :)
That was a question that came to my mind--how far apart can you mount the crossbars to get more carrying space? You see Jeeps with complete rooftop tents up there, so the roof must be able to take it. Nice detailed video!
Interesting idea. I’ve come across discussions about this in the forums. I don’t know how legit but some people had concerns about distorting the top that way but others didn’t.
@@CheaperJeeperTV hopefully you can get some replies from your viewers about this. I wanted to make a pulley system in spring when the weather heats up as I am in my late sixties and while I’m in good health I am not sure I could do it alone.
@@CheaperJeeperTV That’s a good way to do it. Thanks. I still would like to know if any of your viewers have done it with a single pulley lifting all 4 corners at once with a roof rack. Other viewers please chime in 🙏
