Roof Rack Recommendations
- Thread starter Throwback
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For occasional roof transport of odd stuff or 4'x8' panels, the expedition racks seem like a less than perfect fit to me. I am in the process of solving the same problem. I am going with the Rhino-Rack roof track and Yakima Control Towers. Yes, I will be drilling into the roof. I had this done to my Sienna van years ago and it survived 2 house remodels and countless trips to Home Depot dragging home Sheetrock, OSB and 2x4's. The Yakima Control Towers attach in about 1 minute. Strapping a load to the 5' wide cross bars is a cinch. They come off just as fast, leaving nothing but the little Landing pads are left on the roof.
rycarp311
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Here are two considerations, since you'll be using your rack like a truck bed.
First, If you have a sunroof, I would get a rack that either doesn't have a sunroof opening OR the Gobi rack with the sunroof insert (best of both worlds). I have a Gobi with the sunroof opening and I feel like I've lost a lot of real estate up there.
Second, getting a ladder is a huge bonus. It will make loading quicker, safer, and easier. It decreases the time you'll spend in the home depot parking lot loading and tying your 2x4s.
First, If you have a sunroof, I would get a rack that either doesn't have a sunroof opening OR the Gobi rack with the sunroof insert (best of both worlds). I have a Gobi with the sunroof opening and I feel like I've lost a lot of real estate up there.
Second, getting a ladder is a huge bonus. It will make loading quicker, safer, and easier. It decreases the time you'll spend in the home depot parking lot loading and tying your 2x4s.
