FJ Cruisers of Northern California

Roof rack suggestion

Hi, I finally decided to get a roof rack. The usage would likely be to carry stuff like a second spare, firewood, pull pal and other expedition stuff. I would not mind having the possibility to use it with a roof top tent, but I do not think I want to buy one now.

I'd prefer a lightweight (aluminum?) one...

Suggestions?

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Permalink Reply by Boss73 on January 27, 2011 at 6:37am

Don't for get baby stroller !! heheheheee Oh and and all the toys and crap you have to bring with you everywhere you go.

I believe the BAJA is the most bang for your buck. Of course you could go ARB or GOBI but those are well over $1,000 new.

There is also the choise with the BAJA to have the back with no rails for a RTT. I think they are also have one that sits closer to the Roof line, but I am not sure if they are selling this one yet.. I believe the BAJA was around $600 new but that may have also changed...

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Permalink Reply by caddo on January 27, 2011 at 9:59am

speaking of stroller is it even a good idea to put it on the roof rack? (without the baby of course)

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Permalink Reply by manoweb on January 27, 2011 at 11:50am

Yeah I need a roof rack mostly because the internal space will be taken by stuff for the baby ;)

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Permalink Reply by Sean Slavin on January 27, 2011 at 12:04pm

Haha! You have no idea. I've got 3 girls. The amount of stuff required for me to take on a camping trip is insane.

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Permalink Reply by DWH on January 27, 2011 at 12:39pm

It is much quieter in the cab if you strap the kids to the top instead of your stuff.

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Permalink Reply by Boss73 on January 27, 2011 at 12:45pm

I agree to that !!

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Permalink Reply by Boss73 on January 27, 2011 at 12:45pm

Why not put a stroler on the rack??

If you were going to drive like 12 hour it might not be a great idea due to wind damage.... But for around town, sure why not.....

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Permalink Reply by daPitbull on January 27, 2011 at 6:55am

ARB is the only one i know of that is a complete replacement. Frontrunner makes one that attaches to the factory rack. Another option is to use the ARB fit kit and put a frontrunner rack on that.

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Permalink Reply by Sean Slavin on January 27, 2011 at 8:08am

The BajaRack is a full replacement. I love mine. Totally solid. Makes a bit of noise on the highway but it isn't too bad. It sits really close to the roof line so the added height is too much.

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Permalink Reply by daPitbull on January 27, 2011 at 11:44am

Sorry I should clarify the ARB is the only Aluminum full replacement I know of. Frontrunner offers a universal aluminum rack, intended to mount to factory roof rails.

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Permalink Reply by manoweb on January 27, 2011 at 12:05pm

There was an "African Outback" one that I saw on the Blue Room but apparently they stopped importing it.

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Permalink Reply by Bozly on January 27, 2011 at 7:11am

The Baja is very functional and very light as well as sturdy and economical. Like Boss said, a lot of bang for the buck.

The flat version for the RTT seems like it may be pain if you were using it just as a storage rack for the lack of sides, things would need to tied on very well lest they go bye bye.