LOW profile rooftop rack

[Dakota4ce]

Do any of you folks know of an attractive and fairly low profile rooftop cargo rack/basket? I will be honest, mostly for looks, because I want people to think I am a badass and that I go on African safaris and such. I have a black stealth max. I just like that look, but some of the options are ugly, too small, or otherwise undesirable. I know there are some less-than-mainstream manufacturers out there with cool stuff. If you are aware of such, please do share!

 

[2018expyXLT4wd]

A badass would mount a spare tire on top of the hood

 

[Dakota4ce]

A badass would mount a spare tire on top of the hood

Noted!

 

[Gumby]

You should start with a bullguard and at least 4 lightbars.

 

[Dakota4ce]

You should start with a bullguard and at least 4 lightbars.

All that is on order. It’s comforting knowing that if I am attending a high school football game and the field lighting fails I can just pull my truck up and carry on. It’s for the kids.

 

[Donn Brink]

Do any of you folks know of an attractive and fairly low profile rooftop cargo rack/basket? I will be honest, mostly for looks, because I want people to think I am a badass and that I go on African safaris and such. I have a black stealth max. I just like that look, but some of the options are ugly, too small, or otherwise undesirable. I know there are some less-than-mainstream manufacturers out there with cool stuff. If you are aware of such, please do share!

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[Donn Brink]

Look at Rhinorack. They sell a killer roof rack with wind deflector. Make sure you add the shovel, gas can, Jack etc attachments so you can look super bad ass !

 

[Plati]

Look at Rhinorack. They sell a killer roof rack with wind deflector. Make sure you add the shovel, gas can, Jack etc attachments so you can look super bad ass !

Just have to remember not to pull into a parking garage with that. My brother pulled into a garage one time with bicycles up top.

 

[Lou Hamilton]

Look at Rhinorack. They sell a killer roof rack with wind deflector. Make sure you add the shovel, gas can, Jack etc attachments so you can look super bad ass !

I've looked attheir website for a platform, but cannot find one that fits the Expy. Granted, it was a quick gander, but nothing for Ford other than the Ranger and Territory.

 

[scottdm]

A badass would mount a spare tire on top of the hood

And have some jerry cans mounted on the back bumper for extra fuel...

 

[Fozzy]

I have the Rhino Rack. In this picture it is mounted to the factory rails and has a very close fit to the roof and rails. It would flex and make some noise. I live in Utah and we get some snow and I don’t drive this everyday so the snow would build up under the rack. You can’t get anything in the gap to clean it out. Over a few freeze thaw cycles I had big chunks of ice under the rack that I couldn’t get out. I ended up putting Yakima HD cross bars on it that raised it 4”. Doesn’t look as good, but there is room to clear the snow, room for my awning not to touch the cab and the wind noise was greatly reduced.



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[Dakota4ce]

I have the Rhino Rack. In this picture it is mounted to the factory rails and has a very close fit to the roof and rails. It would flex and make some noise. I live in Utah and we get some snow and I don’t drive this everyday so the snow would build up under the rack. You can’t get anything in the gap to clean it out. Over a few freeze thaw cycles I had big chunks of ice under the rack that I couldn’t get out. I ended up putting Yakima HD cross bars on it that raised it 4”. Doesn’t look as good, but there is room to clear the snow, room for my awning not to touch the cab and the wind noise was greatly reduced.



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How long of a rack is that one? How much of your panoramic roof is blocked by it? I like the look! Also noted is that you said wind noise—-that might be an issue.

Also to the earlier post—-it’s not a Ford specific item. Universal fit.


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[Dakota4ce]

The ford rails seem to bow up, wonder if there are “flatter” versions that work.


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[Dakota4ce]

@Fozzy

Would love a full side profile pic of your truck to see what it looks like straight from the side.


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[Fozzy]

I have the Rhino Rack Pioneer Platform. 76”x54” with the added side rails. I picked this size because it fits perfect and still lets the sunroof pop up and open. The rack covers from the split in the glass to the tailgate. The stock rails are the lowest you will get. They do have an arch to them so the platform is not rock solid like it is with the HD rails. I also have the front air damn and even with it there is a lot of noise to the otherwise quite cab of the G4 Expy. I was super surprised that the noise was cut down so much going higher in the air with the rack. In another thread there is a guy who took off the factory rail system and had a new system put on. It looks pretty low and solid. I don’t have a good side picture. But you can zoom in on this one.


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[Shaffer9]

http://www.rhinorack.com/en-us/prod...ortex-stealthbar-black-2-bar-roof-rack_jb0190

Those say 1.5" above factory raised rails

 

[PHIL NOWASKI]

This is a custom fit front runner roof rack

 

[Artie]

This is a custom fit front runner roof rack

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What are the dimensions and weight of this rack? Is it a pain to take it off since it’s mounted in place of the factory rails?

 

[Deadman]

Not to get sidetracked, but something like this can work good as well and its weathertight and locked.....

https://www.stowaway2.com/max-cargo-carrier-black

 

[Artie]

Not to get sidetracked, but something like this can work good as well and its weathertight and locked.....

https://www.stowaway2.com/max-cargo-carrier-black

Pulling a trailer makes this a no go for me, plus I need to put a canoe up there.