Sherpa Equipment Company Rack Systems

[GPsevinSixx]

Been researching racks for awhile, finally stumbled on this one today. Totally missed the March sale, but ordered a Matterhorn full rack just now! Hopefully it won't take too long to get made and shipped.

 

[meeceboy78]

this looks plenty sufficient for a RTT. what about the light bar option like you have pictured? which one would order to go with that?
I love the half extended version! nice work

 

[Flemster]

I love this half rack!!! I know this is prob a stupid question but would it be possible to safely tie down coolers to the rack? I see a lot of tents but I wonder about putting a couple of yeti coolers up there.

Coolers would mount easily using ratchet straps and the tie down points on the side rails. Someone has even made custom mounts for their front runner box's that turned out really cool. Either option would be great, ratchet straps are the most versatile and cheap method.

Fantastic work Alex, all while in school too! Hope finals treated you well...

The extra 9" and a 5th slat is appealing to me. Looking at RTT tents now also, possibly this one:

https://www.ikamper.com/pages/skycamp

At 80" front/back length, probably best to get your full size rack! I'll do more research...

Those are some cool tents, I would definitely recommend the Matterhorn. It would disperse the weight a lot better, and look a little less odd. Im sure the Antero would be up for the task though.

Been researching racks for awhile, finally stumbled on this one today. Totally missed the March sale, but ordered a Matterhorn full rack just now! Hopefully it won't take too long to get made and shipped.

Should have it to you within the next 3-4 weeks. Glad you found us. Just be checking your email for updates and tracking info!

this looks plenty sufficient for a RTT. what about the light bar option like you have pictured? which one would order to go with that?
I love the half extended version! nice work

It is the Extreme LED x6s slim bar in 38" we sell them on our site here
Thank you, I am also a sucker for the Antero EXT. though some really like the shorter one, to each their own.

 

[Vansnxtweek]

Coolers would mount easily using ratchet straps and the tie down points on the side rails. Someone has even made custom mounts for their front runner box's that turned out really cool. Either option would be great, ratchet straps are the most versatile and cheap method.

Thanks so much! I wasn't sure if you could tie into the side rails with straps.

Thanks! Can't wait to get mine.

 

[meeceboy78]

what about adding an awning to the half rack, is there enough room to mount one to it?

 

[KojiKP]

Just ordered the Antero Ext!

 

[Imprezme]

We don't powder coat our own. We all use generic Rustoleum Spray Paint, we found the light texture after a few coats of primer works great. I would guess anywhere from $50-$100 but im not to sure. Some people have had theirs done so maybe someone could add their own insight.


The Half Rack (Rocky Mountain Racks Antero) is now live on the site! Starts at $399
Rocky Mountain Racks Antero
We are offering 10% off for a week on the Antero.

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Off topic, but what Rear bumper are you rocking?

 

[HappyHooligan]

loving the short rack. do you have a pic of the two version so it? I'm trying to figure out where the ext one lands on the truck?

 

[4-Ripcord]

loving the short rack. do you have a pic of the two version so it? I'm trying to figure out where the ext one lands on the truck?

there are on page 1

 

[Scramble]

The Antero looks awesome!

 

[Twitchstyle13]

So glad I found this. I have a check coming and will be ordering this next week

 

[TonyB66]

Alex, to confirm, the sale is until the end of this or next week?

Looks like it worn't work with that RTT, per that manufacturer. Contemplating a short trailer with RTT now, but I'd still want a 1/2 rack on top of the 4Runner.

 

[HappyHooligan]

Rocky Mountain Racks Antero
We are offering 10% off for a week on the Antero.

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so to confirm, the one in this pic is the EXT version.

 

[Flemster]

what about adding an awning to the half rack, is there enough room to mount one to it?

You could easily add an awning. It's 60" long but any size awning would mount I'm sure.

Just ordered the Antero Ext!

Excited to get it out to you this week!

Off topic, but what Rear bumper are you rocking?

I'm running a 4xInnovations rear bumper.

loving the short rack. do you have a pic of the two version so it? I'm trying to figure out where the ext one lands on the truck?

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This is the ext.

The Antero looks awesome!

Thanks man!

So glad I found this. I have a check coming and will be ordering this next week

Awesome to hear man!

Alex, to confirm, the sale is until the end of this or next week?

Looks like it worn't work with that RTT, per that manufacturer. Contemplating a short trailer with RTT now, but I'd still want a 1/2 rack on top of the 4Runner.

Half rack mounts an rtt totally fine. Sale runs till the end of the day Thursday.
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so to confirm, the one in this pic is the EXT version.

Yes, that is the EXT

 

[TonyB66]

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Half rack mounts an rtt totally fine. Sale runs till the end of the day Thursday.
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Thanks Alex. The vendor of that RTT I shared earlier spent some looking at this rack and concluded that it won't work. His last email:

Hi Tony,

The side rails (guards) in the attached photo need to be removed in order to not only squeeze the mounting bracket underneath the bars but also for an installer to get his hands and wrench tools through that space to screw the bracket parts to the bottom rails of the Skycamp.

The bars of Gobi racks, for instance, have a low height and are almost touching the car roof which makes it impossible to mount a Skycamp on top of it. This is my second concern with the Antero half racks. I'm not sure if they provide enough height/space between the car roof and bars. The picture of the Yakima crossbars I sent you offer the right amount of height between the roof and crossbars for an installer to work underneath the Skycamp when attaching the brackets to the bottom rails. I hope I was able to explain the issue to you better this time.

Alex, I'm still thinking of getting your rack. I'm pretty certain that I now want a short utility camping trailer with rack, for a RTT, one better suited for that RTT...

 

[4-Ripcord]

The iKamper skycamp mounts the same as any other roof top tent.

Here is a pic I received from a friend with an iKamper skycamp on his homemade rack (hence the wood lol) that is very similar to this one. This is the same way that other roof top tents will mount to this Rocky Mountain Rack.

TLDR = This rack will be fine your tent

 

[TonyB66]

The iKamper skycamp mounts the same as any other roof top tent.

Here is a pic I received from a friend with an iKamper skycamp on his homemade rack (hence the wood lol) that is very similar to this one. This is the same way that other roof top tents will mount to this Rocky Mountain Rack.

TLDR = This rack will be fine your tent


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Jim, thanks for chiming-in, with an actual example involving a Skycamp too.

TBH, I was a bit shocked when I was told that it would not work. I reached-out to them to inquire if the surface area of the Antero might be problematic (too much overhang possibly)... At nearly 80" long for the Skycamp, even with the extended Antero, we're talking about 30".

I can see the concern without having enough space under the rack to fasten it. Some wood slats, acting as spacers should do the trick, I would think...

Regardless, I'm pretty sure I'll want to go the small utility trailer route for our camping adventures. When I'm out venturing alone, I'll be just fine with the space afforded within and on top of the 4Runner, and maybe even under.

I hope your buddy likes the Skycamp. If there is a thread that I failed to find, kindly direct me. Thanks again Jim.

 

[meeceboy78]

oh wow, that EXT looks AWESOME!

 

[Flemster]

Jim, thanks for chiming-in, with an actual example involving a Skycamp too.

TBH, I was a bit shocked when I was told that it would not work. I reached-out to them to inquire if the surface area of the Antero might be problematic (too much overhang possibly)... At nearly 80" long for the Skycamp, even with the extended Antero, we're talking about 30".

I can see the concern without having enough space under the rack to fasten it. Some wood slats, acting as spacers should do the trick, I would think...

Regardless, I'm pretty sure I'll want to go the small utility trailer route for our camping adventures. When I'm out venturing alone, I'll be just fine with the space afforded within and on top of the 4Runner, and maybe even under.

I hope your buddy likes the Skycamp. If there is a thread that I failed to find, kindly direct me. Thanks again Jim.

If you do plan to run the SkyCamp on the rack, the full length would be the way to go. It would be a perfect fit. One thing people have done for ease of access is to mount the tent to the crossbars and then mount the crossbars into the rack with it already mounted to the vehicle. Works well and keeps you from having to juggle around tools in tight places.

 

[TonyB66]

Just ordered the Antero Ext!

Family of four, a small utility trailer will be used for camping, and that will support the RTT of choice. Still leaning towards the Skycamp...

For my solo adventures (no family and trailer), this half rack will be perfect. Alex, about 25 to 30 pounds for the Antero with extension?