forsakenfuture
Explorer
This week I will be installing an AEV roof rack on my JK. What is everyone using to access their rack once it is installed?
Question for JKers with a roof rack.
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greg.potter
Adventurer
Mostly I stand on top of one of the rear tires to get into the ski box in the winter. I have a Gobi Stealth, which I installed with the optional rear ladder. If I need to actually get on top of the rack I climb the ladder. My rack has a RTT on it all summer long and I simply use the RTT ladder to access the tent - nothng else goes up there.
I just use a 2-step aluminum ladder from the hardware store to deploy my RTT and secure gear. I've had hecklers before over it, but it works out pretty well, is portable and easy to use, and I believe much safer than balancing one toe on my gobi ladder. The ladder just goes on the rack with everything else. I stand on the drivers door jamb to secure the ladder.
jjohnson1892
Adventurer
ACE sliders (or another slide with a bar that protrudes of the side) work well. I end up walking from the sliders to the rear tire, and then will swing the rear gate open and walk on my AEV bumper. Works out for me now since my tent takes up the entirety of the rack when it's up there.
When I had the Gobi, I'd occasionally use the ladder to physically get up there, but it ended up acting as a cupholder at most campsites
When I had the Gobi, I'd occasionally use the ladder to physically get up there, but it ended up acting as a cupholder at most campsites
VagabondExpedition
Adventurer
Jeep Roaming in BC by e j, on Flickr
Although I've got the Gobi Stealth with the ladder on the rear, I find the Kargo Master door hinge steps to be incredibly useful!
LilPoppa
Adventurer
Me too. I bought the Frontrunner spare tire step with my rack and immediately returned it. It looked cool and everything, but wasn't near as functional as a $20 folding step-stool that I can move around.
NotThePainter
New member
I use a folder platform I got at my local hardware store. You can see one similar at amazon. http://a.co/b29TP6e
We needed something big and tall because one of us isn't tall :- ) and we need to put the kayaks on top.
We needed something big and tall because one of us isn't tall :- ) and we need to put the kayaks on top.
I plan to eventually get the kargomaster hinge step but like everyone else, the tires, bumper and sliders. I still have factory sliders and one time i got caught in the rain. Feet slipped underneath me ended up hanging on the side of jeep, i thought it was funny, just my pride hurt. So yeah i need that kargomaster step.
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Oh and dont do what my wife does, stand on the stock fenders.
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forsakenfuture
Explorer
jacobconroy
Hillbilly of Leisure
I've been using one of these for two years. Hasn't given me any trouble yet, and I weigh 250.
Telescoping ladder
Telescoping ladder
MattJ
Adventurer
I think the AEV rack is the same design as Rhino Rack (may actually be made by Rhino Rack). I use the Kargo Master steps and a fixed ladder that is made by Maximus-3. Rhino Rack produces this roof rack for them. Might not be a perfect fit on an AEV rack, and the ladder requires a permanent bracket, but it looks great and is incredibly sturdy.
Robbi Smith
Observer
How was the install? I’ve been looking at this rack also.
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