Roof rack/basket

[Maadcaap]

$80 basket from amazon

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/2768876-post36.html

 

[Decipher]

I’m also running the Rola basket and after three Midwest, salt-laden winters it still looks like new. I’m super happy with the performance especially for the price. The smaller size is perfect for my needs and also keeps my sunroof clear or obstruction so I get the full use and enjoyment of my glass.

If you look closely, I also mounted some LED flood lights to it which come in handy at night.


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[2flyfishin]

Both pics posted indicate a need of a full size rack. Why invest $500 towards something that does half the job? Just save up and buy what you need?

(Only using my own logic of why I went with a full rack). I also carry passengers too.

Was this comment geared towards me?

 

[Explore604]

I used the Rola rack on factory cross bars of my 2017 TRD Off Road for my White Rim Road trip and it worked very well for a great price. Looks good too!

 

[tke308]

Wish I would've joined the forum sooner. Got the Yakima Megawarrior. I like it, but it sits a bit high. The Rola everyone is posting, while smaller in capacity looks like a cleaner fit.

 

[MeefZah]

What do you plan on putting in the basket that wouldn't fit in the back area?

Sometimes it's not size so much as smell

(RockyMounts 14'er basket to keep the post on topic)

 

[ferank]

Was this comment geared towards me?

Your gear volume shows the value of needing as much rack space as possible. If OP is just looking for a basket (could potentially spend $300-500 on setting one up) I would think the best value would be to put that $300-500 towards a larger rack that will be well utilized.

 

[Porrick]

Just to note that in order to get the really flush look with the Rola rack that some folks here are showing, you'll need to buy the 4x4 Innovations Rola Mounting kit for another $80. It brings the rack down a couple of inches. I did and it was worth it IMO.

 

[2flyfishin]

What do you plan on putting in the basket that wouldn't fit in the back area?

Your gear volume shows the value of needing as much rack space as possible. If OP is just looking for a basket (could potentially spend $300-500 on setting one up) I would think the best value would be to put that $300-500 towards a larger rack that will be well utilized.

The pictures were in response to your first post on the thread. Sometimes you might need a basket ( or roof rack) for overflow. I would agree that in some cases you should buy something bigger than what you might think because in the long run you might end up needing or wanting the room. In most cases people do tend to over buy though and end up with much more than they need. As for me, in the second 2 pictures I have a 7/8 prinsu on my 4runner and I pack as much as I can inside before putting stuff on the roof. The only things that will automatically go onto the rack are my rod vault, awning,and solar hot water heater.

 

[ferank]

I 100% agree. Spend the money on a 3/4 or full rack and use it!

 

[Crusifix]

You all have me looking really hard at the Rola Rack. Especially since you can apparently purchase a mid section extension for it, unless I am viewing some accessories wrong. I like the 4X4 bracket idea, but will probably just fab my own out of aluminum. Thanks!

 

[Decipher]

You’re correct. You can add a middle section to make the rack longer. As is, the rack is the perfect size to clear the rear hatch when open but also keep the sunroof totally clear. The wind fairing rests just behind the sunroof glass.

I will say that it adds a lot of noise. It’s worse when my sunroof is cracked vs fully open...probably has to do with the way the wind is being deflected.

You’ll also see a drop in MPGs with the addition of the basket.


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[Crusifix]

You’re correct. You can add a middle section to make the rack longer. As is, the rack is the perfect size to clear the rear hatch when open but also keep the sunroof totally clear. The wind fairing rests just behind the sunroof glass.

I will say that it adds a lot of noise. It’s worse when my sunroof is cracked vs fully open...probably has to do with the way the wind is being deflected.

You’ll also see a drop in MPGs with the addition of the basket.


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I'm good to go then. No sunroof. Thanks bud!