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Sherpa Equipment Company - 5th Gen
Located on the front range of Colorado, we are a couple of adventure-seeking, Toyota loving, videographers. On our travels, we needed a rack that would live up to the workload of our adventure video production. We were traveling with large amounts of equipment and camping gear but had a very little place to store it. We found that the rack systems available on the market left us sacrificing either strength or modularity. We set out to combine all of the features we wanted into one rack system. We are now pushing to create new products that are both strong and affordable so you can worry less and explore more. We have brought the same great quality to the 5th Gen 4runner Market
PRODUCTS
Drawer Systems (Coming Soon)
WHAT SETS US APART
QUALITY MATERIALS
Our rack systems are made with aircraft-grade aluminum and stainless steel hardware, worrying about rust is a thing of the past. While our competitors are using thinner materials, we believe in keeping our side plates thick to prevent issues with bowing. Each rack side plate is cut from 1/4” 6061 to stand up to even the toughest loads.
MOUNTING
Our racks use a rubber spacer to form a seal between our rack and your roof. We believe you shouldn’t have to glob on silicone just to make sure you don’t end up with water in your roof. Mounting our racks requires zero modification to your vehicle.
HANDLES
Gaining access to the equipment on your roof can often be the most frustrating part of using a roof rack or basket. We build handles right into the side of our racks to eliminate the issue and give you quick access to your gear.
ADAPTABLE
Our crossbars are designed to move to accommodate whatever spacing necessary for mounting your equipment. It's never been easier to mount your tents, awnings, and more. Simply loosen a couple of bolts and slide away.
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08-13-2019, 02:26 PM
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Just checked your site for the 5th gen version. It would be cool if you added a couple cut outs to install work lights in addition to those hand holds.
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08-13-2019, 06:47 PM
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Just checked your site for the 5th gen version. It would be cool if you added a couple of cut outs to install work lights in addition to those handholds.
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As nice as cut-outs would be for those that want to run flush-mounted lights on the side, we also want to be able to cater to those that like the clean look of having no cutouts. Though a great feature for nice side lighting to keep it clean, we have had great luck using products from Extreme Led and Baja Designs to get a similar result without the use of cutouts.
This all comes down to keeping our lead times short and providing to the masses.
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08-13-2019, 09:24 PM
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Looks like an improved Prinsu. If I didn't already have my Prinsu I would certainly consider this rack as the foot mounts are a better design and the modularity of the rack is much more user friendly. I think you will do well with these. Hopefully you offer some sort of forum and military/veteran/first responder discount as well.
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08-13-2019, 10:48 PM
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$879, until you select no light bar , then it jumps to nearly $1100...why?
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08-13-2019, 11:10 PM
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Originally Posted by GripT4R
$879, until you select no light bar , then it jumps to nearly $1100...why?
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You're paying for the fairing and powder coat. I think that the fairing should be included with the base price.
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08-14-2019, 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Tejas
Looks like an improved Prinsu. If I didn't already have my Prinsu I would certainly consider this rack as the foot mounts are a better design and the modularity of the rack is much more user friendly. I think you will do well with these. Hopefully you offer some sort of forum and military/veteran/first responder discount as well.
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We definitely do offer Mil/First Responder discounts! Just need to get in contact with us. We worked very hard to make an extremely strong and easy mounting solution. Not having to glob silicon all over your truck was a must for us.
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08-14-2019, 03:11 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SherpaEquipmentCo
As nice as cut-outs would be for those that want to run flush-mounted lights on the side, we also want to be able to cater to those that like the clean look of having no cutouts. Though a great feature for nice side lighting to keep it clean, we have had great luck using products from Extreme Led and Baja Designs to get a similar result without the use of cutouts.
This all comes down to keeping our lead times short and providing to the masses.
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That reply makes no sense. You have cut outs all over the rack. I don't see the utility in 4 hand holds, 2 or 3 would be more than enough if placed at the right locations. You could easily convert a hand hold to a work light cut out or you could make the hand holds work for either a hand hold or a work light.
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08-14-2019, 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by mscot
That reply makes no sense. You have cut outs all over the rack. I don't see the utility in 4 hand holds, 2 or 3 would be more than enough if placed at the right locations. You could easily convert a hand hold to a work light cut out or you could make the hand holds work for either a hand hold or a work light.
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Just buy an SSO, you get stronger crossbars, stronger crossbar mounting point (3 dedicated holes vs a long slot), and light cut outs.
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08-14-2019, 03:53 PM
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Just buy an SSO, you get stronger crossbars, stronger crossbar mounting point (3 dedicated holes vs a long slot), and light cut outs.
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Yeah. Was looking to support a CO company when I can.
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05-07-2022, 11:10 AM
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I'm part of those masses. Love the clean look of the Crestone on my 22 SR5P!
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05-08-2022, 04:09 AM
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Installed my Crestone today.
It arrived way sooner that expected. The metal cutting is very clean and looks first rate!
I was able to do it by myself since you build it on the roof instead of on the floor first like other racks.
Started off cleaning & waxing the roof since that would be easier now.
I just used moving blankets to set things up there & easily balanced the side rails to get them started. The key was to balance them on a blanket with the front starting off on the wrong side of the mount, then starting a bolt on the rear, and then lifting the front up over to the correct side of the mount to get it started. That went much easier than anticipated.
The only bit of trouble I had was getting good tension on the front pads. Even using a cloth raising the side rail, like they showed, you still have to hold downward tension on the adjustment while also using your other two hands for the two wrenches. Of course doing that before the final mount bolt tightening helped a bit.
They sure provide plenty of crossbars!
Over all it went pretty good!
And just like the above poster, there’s plenty of room under the rails for the claws of my older, large Yakima cargo carrier.
This thing certainly does look clean.
Glad I went with Sherpa!
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05-08-2022, 03:57 PM
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Also finally had time to see if the whole project of making the Yakima Skybox 18 fit actually works out - and it totally does:
Hooks clear just fine:
Fully open, the hooks can touch the roof, but you can place the box on the rack with the hooks closed, then open them just enough to slide the box back over the bars and ensure that you never actually contact the roof this way.
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08-14-2019, 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by SherpaEquipmentCo
Located on the front range of Colorado, we are a couple of adventure-seeking, Toyota loving, videographers. On our travels, we needed a rack that would live up to the workload of our adventure video production. We were traveling with large amounts of equipment and camping gear but had a very little place to store it. We found that the rack systems available on the market left us sacrificing either strength or modularity. We set out to combine all of the features we wanted into one rack system. We are now pushing to create new products that are both strong and affordable so you can worry less and explore more. We have brought the same great quality to the 5th Gen 4runner Market
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Can you please post some pics of the front mounting foot location. I want to make certain that the front mounting feet sit on the rubber part of the roofs rain gutter. Also just want to verify that the fairing doesn't touch the paint.
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08-16-2019, 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by SherpaEquipmentCo
Located on the front range of Colorado, we are a couple of adventure-seeking, Toyota loving, videographers. On our travels, we needed a rack that would live up to the workload of our adventure video production. We were traveling with large amounts of equipment and camping gear but had a very little place to store it. We found that the rack systems available on the market left us sacrificing either strength or modularity. We set out to combine all of the features we wanted into one rack system. We are now pushing to create new products that are both strong and affordable so you can worry less and explore more. We have brought the same great quality to the 5th Gen 4runner Market
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Can you put up some pictures of the front mounts? I am curious where the rubber feet sit on the roof. I am hoping they sit on the rubber part of the rain gutter.
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