I have one of the ARB racks with my RTT, but I sort of wish I had gone with a full flat rack. Mainly for when I don't have the tent on there and want to take a canoe or anything like that.
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I read in a post, somewhere, that a guy used this ramp as a rack. $100 at Harbor Freight.
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It’s really not a bad size.
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For reference, the size for a 60 is usually 87x49.
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1,500 lb 77 x 50 in. Tri-Fold Aluminum Ramp | Princess Auto
1,500 lb 77 x 50 in. Tri-Fold Aluminum Ramp
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This would fill up the space a little better.
Not to get to far off of the topic. (I'm eyeballing flat racks too) I really like the looks of the Bowfin, and the Frontrunner. How bad is the wind noise while unloaded and day to day driving. I daily my 60, and I figure I'll be leaving mine installed on the roof rather than taking it off when not in use.
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I DD my 60 with the Bowfin. I can't even hear it up there. Very quiet.
Here is a photo of my Gobi rack. I love it.
That may have been the one I read about.
1,500 lb 77 x 50 in. Tri-Fold Aluminum Ramp | Princess Auto
1,500 lb 77 x 50 in. Tri-Fold Aluminum Ramp
This would fill up the space a little better.
I wonder how the strength is maintained driver to passenger side since it folds in the middle along front to back.
I can't hear any wind noise with my Front Runner Slimline.
For what it’s worth, if you are going to haul a canoe or anything along on your racks, Buy some 3/4 black PVC pipe at Home Depot. Slit it the full length and snapped it over my rails. You can’t even see it’s there and it protects from gouging and scrapes and eventually rust.
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I put the Eezi-Awn K9 2.2 meter on my 62 and love it. Close in style to the Front Runner but longer and a different slat configuration.
1,500 lb 77 x 50 in. Tri-Fold Aluminum Ramp | Princess Auto
1,500 lb 77 x 50 in. Tri-Fold Aluminum Ramp
This would fill up the space a little better.
If these can be sold for $170... why are some of the rack manufacturers charging $1200+??? I need to get in the roof rack business!
$170 Canadian so about $130 US.
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If you plan on taking the rack on and off then the Bowfin is the best options imho. I can get it on or off my truck with a friend in less than a min. Slightly longer if you use the locking bolts but I don't as in worried about someone stealing it. His latches are top notch and he's a cruiser head. Very active
I went with Gamiviti. Very happy with it.
Hi there, do you know how much your roof top tent weighs? I have the same ARB Touring rack and am looking at roof nest tent that weighs 160#. The weight rating of the rack is 165# and am concerned about over loading it. Mine is mounted the same as yours. How is your set up holding up? Thanks!
I have a rack with sides. It's really good for camping and loading it up, over a flat rack. But on a general needs like lumber hauling etc I think flat is better. On another truck I have I am going to use a flat design.
After owning a rack for many years the only advice I can give is not to have it too tight to your roof if you live in a snow area. You need to be able to push a broom under it to clear snow.
After owning a rack for many years the only advice I can give is not to have it too tight to your roof if you live in a snow area. You need to be able to push a broom under it to clear snow.
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I had no idea those roof tents weighed that much. What’s the plan for taking it on and off?
