Trying to make informed decisions regarding roof basket...rack...

[Happy Hummer]

Hola'

Have been researching the heck out of:
Roof baskets
Roof racks
Cross bars
Trying to make an educated informed decision is not so easy lol.
There are literally oodles to chose from. (Don't get me wrong this is a good thing).

I've come up with the following:


http://www.amazon.com/Highland-1041...UTF8&qid=1408421201&sr=8-9&keywords=roof+rack

http://www.amazon.com/Heavy-Vehicle...=1408421569&sr=8-6&keywords=roof+cargo+basket

http://www.amazon.com/RB-DLX-V2-Veh...1408421678&sr=8-17&keywords=roof+cargo+basket

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004IU7LZK?vs=1

Budget is under 250 for rack... have cross bars to buy too.

http://www.amazon.com/Larin-ALCC-11...1408421687&sr=8-21&keywords=roof+cargo+basket

http://m.ebay.com/itm/191270941706?cmd=VIDESC&gxo=true

chris

 

[Pappibri]

Look on Fleabay for roof rails, and I have the Rola with the extension in the middle. I love it and have had it for 2 years now. I lowered mine a lil bit from how they have you mount it, but I really like the look and fit of it. They only thing I wish was that it was maybe 3-4 inches wider.

 

[digglesworth]

Yakima megawarrior w/ extension for me. Got the oem knock-off crossrails on eBay for around $80/set. Got 2 sets cause I wanted to run 3 bars instead of 2 and now I have a spare just in case. I've thrown a lot of camping gear up there along with my hi-lift and a shovel. Now I'm running an arb 2000mm awning on the passenger side and the hi-lift brackets on the driver side. I really want a Gobi but can't justify the price.

 

[Happy Hummer]

Glad you guys posted it was feeling like a ghost town it here lol.The Rola & Yak are both well beyond the 250 budget ive set. Thanks though.Chris

 

[Happy Hummer]

Rola is now over 500 and the Yak over 400.

 

[Bigunit]

There is an aluminum BA H3 roof rack available in Phoenix for $600. Could probably talk them down to $500 but then there would be the added cost of shipping. Let me know if you're interested.

 

[rsc]

I have what Pappibri has, I echo his opinions. Have you looked into a rear receiver hitch mounted basket? Some have 2-4" risers for a little better ground clearance as well as fold-up models. I have seen some in the 3'x5' size range but 2'x5' is normal. Access is better than a roof rack and they are rated for up to 500 lbs.
http://www.etrailer.com/Hitch-Cargo-Carrier/Rola/59502.html
http://www.etrailer.com/Hitch-Cargo-Carrier/Rola/59550.html

there is also this- http://www.outfitterdesign.com/spare-tire-rack.html

 

[Woodtick]

This one fits my needs,it's Hummer brand. Not sure if you can find a used one in your price range. I can take it on and off in 5min by my self. I think I paid $590 for it new. The Hummer dealer had it in stock back in the day. I'm getting misty over hear...

 

[Woodtick]

There is an aluminum BA H3 roof rack available in Phoenix for $600. Could probably talk them down to $500 but then there would be the added cost of shipping. Let me know if you're interested.

I think that's the one I have. The box it came in was the size of a pool table. The weight was under 50lb. I have yet to see another one. That's another reason I like it.

 

[frumaker]

there is always the option of building your own. Just need a chop saw, mig welder, 1x1 square tubing, and the least bit of know how. I built a roof rack similar to the gobi but with square tubing. it was the whole length of the roof too. under $200 for the build and paint.

 

[derian06]

there is always the option of building your own. Just need a chop saw, mig welder, 1x1 square tubing, and the least bit of know how. I built a roof rack similar to the gobi but with square tubing. it was the whole length of the roof too. under for the build and paint.

I'm going to do that some time, the only thing is how to mount it.


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[Woodtick]

Mount it in the rails with Uni- strut hardware . B- line is a other mfg. If I didn't own the rack I have, I would just make one.

 

[frumaker]

I'm going to do that some time, the only thing is how to mount it.


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I took the rails out. I then laid angle iron in place of the rails. Cut a slit in the middle of the angle iron so it would curve to the roof then attached the roof rack to the angle iron.


FRU

 

[chad]

yea i say build your own, i only spent $250 on mine, full length with the metal grating on the bottom. cant beat that price for a full length rack. plus theres a bit of satisfaction when you build your own stuff.

 

[derian06]

I took the rails out. I then laid angle iron in place of the rails. Cut a slit in the middle of the angle iron so it would curve to the roof then attached the roof rack to the angle iron.
FRU

Pics? And how did you do the edges? Can you just buy corner pieces?


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[4speedfunk]

I would recommend a custom rack first but the BA is my pick of the production racks. It's made from aluminum and it knocks down to a fairly small size....no need to ship a pool table. Unlike other racks...the BA is made to fit the h3 and not just a generic basket strapped to the crossbars.

Given the fragile roof of the H3, the aluminum construction is a great idea. It makes the installation easy and also keeps the COG low.


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[frumaker]

Pics? And how did you do the edges? Can you just buy corner pieces?


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I cut the corners at 45 degrees. Check out my profile. I have a lot f pics of my hummer.


FRU

 

[Happy Hummer]

Yea
I've been looking at the diy route for awhile but sooooooo busy lol.
Got allot of the supplies and tools.
It's kinda nice to purchase it and go. I'm planning on installing led to it that were just brought.

Chris

 

[SolidusJ]

http://www.hummer4x4offroad.com/forum/showthread.php?7307-Plumbing-Pipe-Rack&highlight=pipe+rack

 

[Happy Hummer]

Finally made a decision lol. It takes me time to make up my mind.
I'll be getting the goods next week late. I'm then going to assemble and install all led.
Then I'm hoping to do a sorta build posting about it.

Chris. .....stay tune!!!