Roof Rack Decisions….. (4 Viewers)

[Bic Jet]

Lord have mercy, there are so many choices! I was pretty intrigued by the ARB Roof Rack but once I discovered it prohibits the tilt function of the sunroof I am dismayed. I am leaning toward the Gobi Stealth. Sure I know it’s a little heavier, but I also think it is more durable. Anyone have any other opininos, keeping in mind desire to have the sunroof fully operational?

 

[TFlyfisher]

Lord have mercy, there are so many choices! I was pretty intrigued by the ARB Roof Rack but once I discovered it prohibits the tilt function of the sunroof I am dismayed. I am leaning toward the Gobi Stealth. Sure I know it’s a little heavier, but I also think it is more durable. Anyone have any other opininos, keeping in mind desire to have the sunroof fully operational?

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Lord have mercy, there are so many choices! I was pretty intrigued by the ARB Roof Rack but once I discovered it prohibits the tilt function of the sunroof I am dismayed. I am leaning toward the Gobi Stealth. Sure I know it’s a little heavier, but I also think it is more durable. Anyone have any other opininos, keeping in mind desire to have the sunroof fully operational?

What’s your use case? Do you care about noise? Height? The only reviews on this site for the ARB mention it is stout and very loud.

 

[Bic Jet]

Well, yes, the sounds would be an issue. I have not ever had an ARB roof rack, so thanks for the tip. My use case is relatively light use, when I had the Gobi on the 4Runner I also had a Maggiolinia RTT, so needed the strength. I know a lot of folks are getting the Westcott, but there delivery speed is not that great right now. Do you have any other suggestions? I will not have an RTT, but maybe occasionally a couple of Pelican cases up there with light loads.

 

[PAGX]

Lord have mercy, there are so many choices! I was pretty intrigued by the ARB Roof Rack but once I discovered it prohibits the tilt function of the sunroof I am dismayed. I am leaning toward the Gobi Stealth. Sure I know it’s a little heavier, but I also think it is more durable. Anyone have any other opininos, keeping in mind desire to have the sunroof fully operational?

I have the westcott full rack
Pros: strong and holds a lot of weight (1200 lbs I think)
Cons: wind noise, over hangs the front and back corners

 

[TFlyfisher]

For light use I have landed on aerodynamic cross bars from Yakima that are low profile vs a full rack. I am hauling a cargo box, surf boards, fly rod carrier etc. I tried the off-road brand steel crossbars but they were almost as loud as the factory cross bars (terrible) and so stout that my quick release clamps didn’t work on them. Plus they rust so need touch up work.

 

[LC1958]

I like Gobi Stealth.

 

[Bluegill]

I have the Westcott full rack and I've never noticed any noise.

Can't comment on sun roof functionality though, as I have no sun roof.