Roof Rack

[modelbuilder]

Hey all,

I need a roof rack that can mount on my stock cross rails.

2005 Grand Cherokee

All I really need to put up there is a gas tank and a spare tire. Any suggestions for a low cost and smaller size rack?

Something like this...

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00029KBGC

What other parts do I need to mount this on the roof?

Joe

 

[EricG]

I've got one of those and use a u bolt to attatch to my load bars, its light and easy to remove by myself.

 

[Colorado David]

I am probably going to buy this rack before long; http://www.sierraexpeditions.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=841
unless someone can give me a compelling reason to buy the one from amazon. For one thing the Baja comes with hardware to properly mount it to your rails and for another, it supports an ExPo sponsor.

 

[Colorado David]

The amazon price is pretty seductive so I searched for reviews and pictures. The only review I could find was from a guy who bought it because it looked cool up there. After looking at a couple of pictures, it doesn't appear to have very many floor bars. I'll go with the Baja from Sierra.

 

[JamesDowning]

The surco safari racks aren't bad, but they come dissassembled, so it runs the possibility of coming unscrewed and rattling. You can purchase more floor boards for the surco.

http://www.surcoinc.com/R-Mountingacc.html

That link shows some of the mounting options that Surco sells. As long as you treat it right, it can be a nice rack (I've seen one in person, but haven't owned one).

 

[Colorado David]

Depending on how much the additional floor panel kit cost, you'd probably be back up to the price of the Baja Rack. The Baja is welded and comes with the mounting hardware and a cargo net.

 

[StumpXJ]

Depending on how much the additional floor panel kit cost, you'd probably be back up to the price of the Baja Rack. The Baja is welded and comes with the mounting hardware and a cargo net.

...and Sierra Expeditions rocks!

~James

 

[brianjwilson]

I've got a Yakima Megawarrior with a spare tire mount that would work great for you, but I can't seem to find anyone to ship it anywhere for less than $150...

Look around this site
http://www.orsracksdirect.com/
10% off coupons here http://www.retailmenot.com/view/orsracksdirect.com

 

[modelbuilder]

I bought the Baja Mule today from my local Adventure Trailers supplier. Nice guys and great customer service.

Sierra Expeditions is out of stock and won't be getting any in for a few weeks. Will, from Sierra, referred me to Adventure Trailers. Luckily they are located 5 miles away from me. I was able to pick it up at their shop.

The size is great and it looks like I'll be able to fit my spare tire, emergency gas, and other misc items up there.

Install looks pretty easy. I'll take some pics tomorrow.

 

[buddha]

I've got a Yakima Megawarrior with a spare tire mount that would work great for you, but I can't seem to find anyone to ship it anywhere for less than $150...

Look around this site
http://www.orsracksdirect.com/
10% off coupons here http://www.retailmenot.com/view/orsracksdirect.com

Brian, I'm looking at getting a MegaWarrior for my 2007 FX4 SuperCrew. You got any pictures of yours? Any thoughts on why I should or shouldn't be doing this?

Also, what's your location? I might be interested in buying if you were close to NC.

 

[vcsnover]

I made my own out of some angle iron and bed frame, u-bolted it to my yakima bars and voila'! Roof rack! Came out pretty cool and I have about 40 bucks in it.

 

[luk4mud]

How heavy a geode will that new rack accomodate, Joe?

 

[jatibb]

have the sureco on my classic with 2 load bars. ive stood up there and it is pretty strong, but it does rattle when loaded. carried my spare up there for a while (stupid idea anyway,was always afraid if in an accident the weight of the tire would rip the rack and all off and into car,traffic...) and dirt roads would drive you crazy with the weight of the tire (235-85-15) flexing the floor bars and bouncing (rattling)
great for throwing unusual shaped camping items up there (chairs,1 gallon water jugs...)

 

[modelbuilder]

A 300 pounder...looks were going to be digging deep Bruce.

 

[koolfrog]

I bought a rack a few years ago from a guy that makes them custom in Prescott , az and sell them throught Ebay for around $300 . Check them out ! I never saw racks as strong and beautifully made as these . ( They come unpainted , though!)