Anyone install or have experience with the Kuat Dek Platform direct install for the GX (2 Viewers)

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I’m looking at adding the Kuat DEK Direct Mount system to my GX550 Overtrail and wanted to see if anyone here has real-world experience with it:

DEK™ - Direct Mount Rooftop Platform Rack

I’m especially interested in the version with the integrated lights. For those who have installed it, how has it been overall in terms of fit, function, and daily usability?

My biggest question is wind noise. Does the DEK setup add noticeable wind noise at highway speeds, especially when it’s empty? I’m trying to understand how it compares to running traditional crossbars or other roof rack setups on the GX. Also curious if the integrated lights create any extra noise, vibration, or maintenance issues.
Appreciate any feedback, photos, or install notes from anyone who has gone this route.
 

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I've never heard of that rack. It looks very clean but I'd suspect that it might suffer from the same noise issues as the stock GX550 flat rack. The layout looks very similar to the stock rack.
 

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