I like that sherpa offers the feet separately. Did the feet come with the hardware to connect to the roof? Did you buy the rubber spacer?
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There is an option to select include rubber on the product page. The feet are under “components” category on their site.
Summer pic of my '03 GX with the Baja Rack Basket and sunroof cut out. Since the photo I got a pop up tent on there.
@ArBrnSnpr or @McDuff123
I'm looking at the Prinsu rack for my GX 470 as well. My wife is concerned that our sun roof won't be usable anymore. Can you adjust the bars enough that the sunroof is functional? Assuming we don't have a bunch of stuff on the roof of course. Or maybe just remove some of the cross bars temporarily? How easy are they to remove?
I plan on putting a hardshell tent up there. Roofnest falcon is the front runner so far.
Thanks.
I'm looking at the Prinsu rack for my GX 470 as well. My wife is concerned that our sun roof won't be usable anymore. Can you adjust the bars enough that the sunroof is functional? Assuming we don't have a bunch of stuff on the roof of course. Or maybe just remove some of the cross bars temporarily? How easy are they to remove?
I plan on putting a hardshell tent up there. Roofnest falcon is the front runner so far.
Thanks.
LFD is the same, it only uses 2 mounting points. If I had known that when I was getting ready to purchase, I would have gone with a '3 foot' rack (sherpa possibly). That being said, I think that the rack is likely more than strong enough with only two feet on each side.
If the sunroof was important to you, you can definitely space the bars to leave it functioning. I have a RTT, so it out of the question for me.
Awesome thanks. How difficult is it to remove the RTT if you're not planning on using? In the winter for example. Cause I'm looking to get the same RTT you have.
I leave it on year round. I still camp in winter. It's not to difficult though. You just need two sets of hands to lift it on/off.
Awesome - then its decided! Prinsu rack with a Roofnest Falcon (maybe XL).
If by “Functional” you mean you can operate it fully, then yes it’s functional. If you mean “can we crawl out of it”, then no, unless you arrange the crossbars for that.
Hopefully these pics will help. Please excuse the various bolts, etc...mounting hardware for my RTT and some Rotopax.
FYI, I am completely satisfied with the rack. I use it extensively...
@McDuff123
Thank you for the images. This is super helpful.
I think the adjustability of this rack is going to be the deciding factor. I was also look at the Front Runner Roof Rack. It's more expensive but has lots of modular goodies made by the same company. Though the cross bars can't be moved. The modular nature of their accessories requires equidistant cross bars.
Thank you for the images. This is super helpful.
I think the adjustability of this rack is going to be the deciding factor. I was also look at the Front Runner Roof Rack. It's more expensive but has lots of modular goodies made by the same company. Though the cross bars can't be moved. The modular nature of their accessories requires equidistant cross bars.
The ability to move (slide) every other bar, coupled with being able to easily remove bars entirely, has made it possible for me to “fit” everything I needed to mount the RTT, Roto’s , and misc other items.
I haven’t seen another rack yet that has this same flexibility.
Enjoy your new rack!
So prinsu is only one that has sliding cross bars?
There are others as well. The sherpa bars that don't connect to the feet are fully adjustable.
Sherpa mounting is the strongest as it bolt to rigid extrusion. Most of this style rack rely on the thin side piece. The side bracket can be cantilevered a few inches from the roof bolt location. This makes the side piece even weaker and more prone to bending when loaded.
Not a fan of the look as its very similar with so many different vendor.
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I have the same observation about the mounting for the several “prinsu style” racks on the market. Sherpa claims to be more water proof where others require RTV to seal the bolt holes.
I'm curious - did you need anything extra to mount the Roofnest RTT to the Prinsu Rack? Or did the Roofnest come with everything you needed?
@McDuff123 I see that you have some mounting hardware and some spacers on the end of your rack. Is that something you rigged yourself? It appears Prinsu has some mounting brackets for RTTs, but I'm not sure which height to get. And of course Prinsu's phone number is a busy signal.
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Prinsu 1” Tent Mounting Feet (set of 4)
Raises your roof top tent in order to mount it to a Prinsu Rack. Rust and corrosion resistant. Product powder coated in a satin black texture Ships free to lower 48
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Yeah, everything you see on my rack is purpose mounted for something.@McDuff123 I see that you have some mounting hardware and some spacers on the end of your rack. Is that something you rigged yourself? It appears Prinsu has some mounting brackets for RTTs, but I'm not sure which height to get. And of course Prinsu's phone number is a busy signal.
Prinsu 1” Tent Mounting Feet (set of 4)
Raises your roof top tent in order to mount it to a Prinsu Rack. Rust and corrosion resistant. Product powder coated in a satin black texture Ships free to lower 48
In the first picture, the 2 identical tall mounts are for Rotopax, with bases that connect to two crossbars.
The same pic shows one of my 2 awning mounts (in the foreground, with the SS hose clamp).
Picture 3 shows the same items from a different angle. Both pics show the various tie-down rings I‘ve put on.
The last picture shows the FrontRunner Quick release RTT mounts (extreme left side of picture, both foreground and far side). I have 2 more of these toward the aft of the rack. These are brilliant for mounting an RTT, as the rack is so low-profile it’s very difficult to otherwise attach the tent to the rack.
Hope that helps...
