Roof Rack

biggon71 · February 19, 2012

I was looking into a roof rack (sometimes called roof basket) to put on my mounty. I want the basket not just the bars. I want the ones that bolt onto the existing bars and I will want to easily mount lights onto it.

So what do yall think is the best for the money for what im looking for. I want it cheap but I want it to last.

Thanks for your help!

rabbit91 · February 19, 2012

This is the one i bought off ebay $125shipped

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ROOF-RACK-C...Parts_Accessories&hash=item5ae51acf78&vxp=mtr

I had originally bought one from prince auto but it was crap. This one is ridiculously stronger, me and my gf have sat in it together (300lbs). Comes in two parts, easily put together with bolts and mounts to existing roof cross members. I have had it for a year with a lot of abuse, and shows to signs of wear thus far. I mount my high lift, shovel and axe to it using quick fists. The front is angled and has bars which would be easy to mount lights too, there is also an extension to make it longer but it already holds 4 tubs/coolers or a whole bunch of firewood!

This is my first attempt at posting pics so hopefully it works, btw my roof lights aren't mounted to the basket, they are mounted to a third cross member

biggon71 · February 19, 2012

Thanks a ton, this is exactly what I was looking for.

Steeda04SVT · March 7, 2012

Same here, do you have any more pics or close ups of it mounting to your roof? Along with your lights?

LONO100 · March 7, 2012

got this one on ebay for 100 bucks:

this is a close up of the bottom of it, how it clamps to the roof rails. the cable is my cb antenna.

it works awesome

rabbit91 · March 7, 2012

I snapped some pics earlier today, I will post them tonight if I remember

rabbit91 · March 8, 2012

Mounting and quickfist

Close up

100watts each, Drilled through and bolted

The ubolts stick up a bit, just haven't have time to chop them down.

Steeda04SVT · March 14, 2012

Definitely dig it!!!!

rabbit91 · March 14, 2012

Thank you, both roof rack and lights are from ebay

biggon71 · March 14, 2012

I ended up finding a yakima loadwarrior and 4 piaa 580s on craigslist. The best part is I got everything for only $140. The rack is on and the lights are mounted but are in the process of being wired in.

rabbit91 · March 14, 2012

Nice find! Add some pics when you get a chance

Osmiley · March 14, 2012

hey im looking to do something similar with my explorer. Im new to this stuff, so how many roof rails would i need for holding the roof rack and the lights?

explorinitup · March 14, 2012

rabbit91 said:
this is the one i bought off ebay $125shipped

http://www.ebay.com/itm/roof-rack-c...parts_accessories&hash=item5ae51acf78&vxp=mtr

i had originally bought one from prince auto but it was crap. This one is ridiculously stronger, me and my gf have sat in it together (300lbs). Comes in two parts, easily put together with bolts and mounts to existing roof cross members. I have had it for a year with a lot of abuse, and shows to signs of wear thus far. I mount my high lift, shovel and axe to it using quick fists. The front is angled and has bars which would be easy to mount lights too, there is also an extension to make it longer but it already holds 4 tubs/coolers or a whole bunch of firewood!

This is my first attempt at posting pics so hopefully it works, btw my roof lights aren't mounted to the basket, they are mounted to a third cross member

if you dont mind me asking whats under the bag in the gate??

rabbit91 · March 14, 2012

Osmiley said:
hey im looking to do something similar with my explorer. Im new to this stuff, so how many roof rails would i need for holding the roof rack and the lights?

I have 3 rails. 2 hold the roof rack and 1 for all the lights.

The bag is a Trasharoo http://www.trasharoo.com/iWeb/TRASHAROO%20/About.html

I think you mean in the bag. I use it to carry wood to wherever im going. once its unpack I start filling it with my junk. Its super convenient, because its out of the way plus i carry recovery stuff on the outside so its easy to get to. If you do mean under the bag there's nothing under it.

biggon71 · March 14, 2012

I snapped some pics but am not sure on how to attach them to the post. any help?

Steeda04SVT · March 14, 2012

Either through attachments or photobucket.com

rabbit91 · March 14, 2012

Photobucket is probably best. Just copy the link from the right side of the picture and post. I think there's actually a thread somewhere about how to do it haha

biggon71 · March 15, 2012

Here it is. I would cut on the roof lights but they are not wired in yet

explorinitup · March 15, 2012

rabbit91 said:
i have 3 rails. 2 hold the roof rack and 1 for all the lights.

The bag is a trasharoo http://www.trasharoo.com/iweb/trasharoo%20/about.html

i think you mean in the bag. I use it to carry wood to wherever im going. Once its unpack i start filling it with my junk. Its super convenient, because its out of the way plus i carry recovery stuff on the outside so its easy to get to. If you do mean under the bag there's nothing under it.

hahah yea i though it was like a tarp covering somthing. Thats prity cool. Thanks for the info

Steeda04SVT · March 15, 2012

Biggon71. I like the look of it and got the same brush guard. It looks good,

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