wilderness roofrack - how stable is it?

[SeaRubi]

So, after last year's feeble effort of crafting a roofrack on my own (in 24hrs) I've resolved this year to just give up and .. buy one.

What kinds of experiences have the Expo crew had with the Garvin Wilderness rack?



Does it stand up to heavy abuse while under load? When I was building mine, I was going to use a total of 6 supports - 2 rear, 2 side, and 2 on the front. With an LJ I kind of worry about how well it'll take getting shaken to death on some of our usual routes in eastern washington. thanks for any feedback.

cheers

[LUISJG]

its heavy and wind noise is bad.

look at cargomaster. better choice in my opinion

[SeaRubi]

as in, Kargomaster?

[pwc]

Go, Isaac, Go!!!

[Wild Kingdom]

Isaac, you're an intelligent dude.

[SeaRubi]

well Luis, you are definitely on to something -

http://www.truckracksplus.com/invitem.asp?id=174

I found the "congo cage" online for the unlimited, and it's only $315. This deal is screaming "Surco" basket to me

[SeaRubi]

Isaac, you're an intelligent dude.

well, I really don't want one - but my hopes of customizing the interior to fit all of us and our gear just ain't gonna happen with only a tail rack. for those that don't know ... we've got me, spouse, 6yo child, and a 70lb collie dog that's taller / longer than most 100lb dogs.

For sure the back seat is going to go, and I'm going to use a good bucket for my daughter, and use the other half for cooler storage. I can't afford an Engel, but these Coleman 12v jobbers look kind of interesting for the price. Not an ideal solution but for $100 it might be a start.

[calamaridog]

For sure the back seat is going to go, and I'm going to use a good bucket for my daughter, and use the other half for cooler storage. I can't afford an Engel, but these Coleman 12v jobbers look kind of interesting for the price. Not an ideal solution but for $100 it might be a start.

I'd stick with a regular cooler.

[pwc]

I'd agree.
And better yet!! Buy me the DuoZone thingy for my Engel and I'll make you ice while we drive!!
That's actually not a bad idea....except for the sloshing water part. Well, jsut throw in some of those gel ice packs and we're good.

[RoundOut]

I have one of those, but I didn't pay $100. Gander Mountain had them on sale for $45 ($50 less 10% Scout discount). I looked at the one on display and it looked real cheap. If you read carefully, you'll notice that it is not a true refridgerator and only drops the ambient temperature about 35 degrees. In other words, if the outside air is 75, you would have 40 in the fridge. It would have to get pretty cool at night to ever freeze anything in it. For $45, it looked like a decent deal. I figure if it lasts for a few trips, it will save that much in ice. Our idea was that we could keep it in the A/C vehicle, which would always be around 70 degrees, and keep things pretty cool.

Check your local Gander Mountain, and if they still have them, they'll probably let it go for $49.99. It was a close-out item.

well, I really don't want one - but my hopes of customizing the interior to fit all of us and our gear just ain't gonna happen with only a tail rack. for those that don't know ... we've got me, spouse, 6yo child, and a 70lb collie dog that's taller / longer than most 100lb dogs.

For sure the back seat is going to go, and I'm going to use a good bucket for my daughter, and use the other half for cooler storage. I can't afford an Engel, but these Coleman 12v jobbers look kind of interesting for the price. Not an ideal solution but for $100 it might be a start.