Roof Rack Wanted
08-07-2012, 10:19 AM
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Roof Rack Wanted
I'm looking to put a roof rack on my JKU 4 dr., we do a fair amount of camping, and I'd like the dogs to have the entire back while we're traveling and put the gear in the rack. I want it to be able to go on with the soft top on, but I'd also like an easy removal option, since we don't need it every weekend. Any suggestions? I did a search here, and found different brands, but would like 'real life' opinions. I like the look of the Safari Jeep Congo cage, anyone have one of these?
08-11-2012, 10:32 AM
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Re: Roof Rack Wanted
Kongo cage is one of the most flexible options... But is a pain to take off completely... I have two black labs... And just did camp trip north... With some rain... Best deal was a trailer... Though I love the roof rack look.. Trailer is way easier and more flexible.
08-16-2012, 08:07 AM
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Re: Roof Rack Wanted
I have looked at Canadian tire, And think a Roof rack wuld be better suited, Unless i finish the trailer by adding a roof rack.
The other thing, I dont know if ill be switching to my Softtop next year, I liked having the hard top on more.
The other thing, I dont know if ill be switching to my Softtop next year, I liked having the hard top on more.
08-16-2012, 12:33 PM
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Re: Roof Rack Wanted
Once you get use to having the softtop you won't want the hardtop except for winter.. I can't wait till spring to get that damn hardtop off...
08-22-2012, 07:13 PM
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Re: Roof Rack Wanted
Don't want to do the trailer thing, we have a good size tent, and a dining tent, so they take up a good portion of the sites we go camping, still want room on the site so trailer isn't an option.
08-23-2012, 09:03 AM
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Re: Roof Rack Wanted
My Wife and kids Hate the jeep when the top is Off, And i Dont mind just the freedom roofs off.
08-24-2012, 05:14 PM
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Re: Roof Rack Wanted
Interesting thread. Kids and wife love the soft top. We camped all summer with it. Carry our gear in back. We travel light though. I'm looking for a rack for next summer to carry two tandem kayaks. Spent more time outdoors this year than before we bought the Jeep. Must be a midlife crisis thing... but 'm going with it ... keeps the family together and I can't stop making plans for our next weekend away !!