help with racks....

[digglesworth]

So I'm looking into roof racks for my 06.... I can't afford the high dollar Gobi stuff so that's out. I want something I can mount a hi-lift and shovel/axe on... Possibly an extra spare down the line and it'd be nice to find one that has the Gerry Can mounts available. I was looking at the surco safari rack but didn't see the can mounts from them. If anyone's gat pics of their setups, please post em up so I can get an idea of what's out there....

 

[MtnRsqDawg]

Until I'm able to get either the Fobi (custom rack made in Maryland) or a Gobi, I went with a Rola and extension piece for now. As for as attachments go, you can always DIY the mounts for all your add ons. Sorry for the crappy cell pic - I also plasti-dipped the front farring to match the front bumper.

 

[Bigunit]

digglesworth, you have several options when it comes to a rack! You don't even have to leave the forum to find one of the nicest, custom-made racks around (Knight Metal Works) - http://www.hummer4x4offroad.com/foru...tom-Roof-Racks

You could also go with a Defender rack - they are well made & not too expensive (around $400). Here's a great thread started by Nacho that has info about H3 roof racks.

http://www.hummer4x4offroad.com/foru...=defender+rack

 

[digglesworth]

Those knight ones look sweet but a little more than what I'm looking for... The defenders look nice but that hi-lift mount is a bit rediculous.... I need to find jerry can mounts that lay the can on its side instead of upright....

 

[ABNTROOP]

Great idea. I too loooooove having fuel leak all over my roof. If you're gonna insist on doing that, consider http://rotopax.com/

 

[chad]

solution for jerry cans, move spare to roof rack, http://www.stallioncustoms.com/ub5060.html i got this one and i like it petty good, all alluminum, no rust and its strong, had quit a bit on top, and floors are good to walk around on since they are wide.

 

[cbetts]

Those knight ones look sweet but a little more than what I'm looking for... The defenders look nice but that hi-lift mount is a bit rediculous.... I need to find jerry can mounts that lay the can on its side instead of upright....

Agreed. That is why I used a HiLift mounting kit inside my rack.


The 60" model fits perfectly at a diagonal.

 

[digglesworth]

ABNTROOP.... Check out the ARB mounts... I can't post a pic from my phone.... They're expensive and I've seen other setups like that, I just can't remember where.... Dolium.com/au is another place I've seen em.

 

[ABNTROOP]

Great pic Cbetts. Naa man, I'm settled on the rotopax, I can carry two two gallon fuel cans and two two gallon water cans locked together, stacked, and locked down to the front or rear divided section of my gobi, they'll fit perfect, small, easy to use, fit like a glove, and guaranteed not to leak.

 

[digglesworth]

Got any pics? I'm curious as to how that mounting system works on those...

 

[ABNTROOP]

Haven't ordered them yet, just verified measurements to make sure they'd fit my Gobi. With a little effort, you COULD click the link supplied above and their can system and locking system is all there and explained... I know it seems strenuous and exhausting, my index finger sure gets tired sometimes too, especially now, from pointing up at, you guessed it, the supplied link. :giggle::cheers:

 

[ABNTROOP]

http://www.rotopax.com/images/PDF/mounting_instructions.pdf

 

[ABNTROOP]

That came off more d!ckheady than I intended, been a long day, kinda punchy, so please take it with the laugh and sarcasm that it was intended.:wink:

 

[JGBB04]

Great pic Cbetts. Naa man, I'm settled on the rotopax, I can carry two two gallon fuel cans and two two gallon water cans locked together, stacked, and locked down to the front or rear divided section of my gobi, they'll fit perfect, small, easy to use, fit like a glove, and guaranteed not to leak.

Forget who it was but someone at Moab last Oct had 1 that sprung a leak. Had 2 stacked on the spare tire & it looked like the outer 1 wore through or cracked in the center where the mounting post comes through

 

[ABNTROOP]

Hmmm

 

[digglesworth]

I appreciate all the knowledge that is conveyed in this forum.... I understand a lot of it has probably been discussed time and time again... Thanks to bigunit for pointing me to old threads... Extra tanks are probably a ways away but it's good to get some idea what's out there so I can make sure to get a rack that something out there will be compatible with... I have an ongoing list of things I need/want to do... It's just about prioritizing now... I've had my H3 for a little over a month and have done all the current mods in that time frame. I knew nothing about the H3 before I bought it... This forum is my primary means of info on all things H3.... I apologize if some things sound completely nooB ......

 

[Bigunit]

We are all glad to help. Any question - newb or not, is welcome. The Baja Rack is nice too. Midrange price and lots of rack mount accessories/options.

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