GX460 New Owner and Gamiviti rack review.

[squirrelhunter]

I purchased a 2018 GX460 with ~28,000 miles on it a couple of weeks ago. I'm pretty sure it had never been off-road, and I couldn't wait to plan my first camping trip and see what it could do. I went some public lands this weekend and camped. The roads were in pretty good condition and unfortunately it didn't rain so I didn't really get to see what it could do. There were a couple of spots where it was clayish sand I drove through where I could feel the gx go sideways a tiny bit, and a couple of steep climbs but nothing that really tested the GX. I was amazed at how confidence inspiring the gx is.

I have a Kayak and the GX is replacing the SUV I use to haul it, so I had to get a rack for the GX. I reached out to Gamiviti ready to purchase a specialized rack to protect the spoiler from the kayak, but after talking to them and them sending me pictures we decided the normal Essential Expo Rack fit my needs. (Not often that a company talks to you into spending less money.) The Gamiviti is pricey for sure, but I didn't want a bolt-together-rack. Once I saw the attention to detail and the quality of the rack I knew it was 100% worth the cost. I've had occupational welding and machining training and both were quality on the Gamiviti. With the holes in the gussets for hooks, the sun roof cutout and the spacing of the plates among other things you can tell the rack has undergone multiple iterations until it has reached close to perfection.

No squirrels but we still had a great time.

 

[r2m]

I love mine! If you want an old school tube style overland, expedition, Camel Trophy style rack, built rock solid from a friendly guy, you can't beat Gamiviti!

 

[Chronicle]

Any idea what the rack weighs?

 

[squirrelhunter]

Any idea what the rack weighs?

It's under 60 pounds.

 

[Cold Iron]

Sounds about right for Tim Gamiviti. Sorry to hear about no squirrels but season doesn't open here for 2 weeks yet, I'm more of a bird hunter that squirrel hair is always attracted to the meat like a magnet no matter what I do anyhow I don't need a roof rack but if I did Gamiviti would be the first place I'd go.

I have his first gen phone and accessory mount and will tell anyone that is looking just get the damn thing. Was spendy but once I got it knew why and would do it again in a heartbeat. It is a stout piece of gear and rock solid.

Constantly improving everything they have a new generation out already with no drilling required. But I'm set for life with mine. Leave for the Sunset Country of Canada well past where the pavement ends in the North bird hunting 2 weeks from yesterday and a few things might get knocked around a bit but the Gamiviti mount is not one of them.

 

[nakman]

@squirrelhunter so glad we had a solution for you, and thanks so much for the kind feedback! we'll be here if you need anything else, thanks again sir.