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roverandom · 06-14-2007, 06:16 PM

Ok lads, whats the deal with the cost of roof racks for Rover's? I mean WOW, are they made of gold or platinum? Why can I pay less for a lift kit than a Brownchurch roof rack? Has old Bin Ladin taken over the production of roof racks in a attempt to bankrupt the free world?

Here we go again, Im looking at building my own. I would like to get some feedback on what's hot and what's not, how, why, what you use yours for. If you have made your own or realy like a certain make/model post some pic's if you can Cheers.

gordo · 06-14-2007, 07:24 PM

You can make your own, but it isnt as easy as you think. I will say the brownchurch is a nice rack, but as with any powdercoated item, they rust out. ive got one in my garage that I sold for 200 bucks to a buddy, however, it needs some minor welding work done to it and has the coating peeling off in some places. Its probably around 8-10 yrs old. Personally if I had to do it over again, I would look into making an aluminum rack.

roverandom · 06-14-2007, 11:24 PM

Aluminum eh, I like the sound of that. I assume the Brownchurch unit is mounted on the rain gutters. Anyone know how much weight the gutters can support? Don't want to get carried away on trail with too much weight up on a roof rack but I will need it to occasionaly carry a small boat to satisfy my other vice, Fishing!

daway · 06-15-2007, 07:11 AM

http://www.roverparts.com/Parts/9233.cfm

here is alum one. u can just buy the gutter mounts and make your own.

astateofmike · 06-15-2007, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by roverandom

Aluminum eh, I like the sound of that. I assume the Brownchurch unit is mounted on the rain gutters. Anyone know how much weight the gutters can support? Don't want to get carried away on trail with too much weight up on a roof rack but I will need it to occasionaly carry a small boat to satisfy my other vice, Fishing!

My well used Bronwchurch (and I think I am the 4th owner) has rust spots, but I will tell you that I weigh 280 and I was ON the rack, with a full size spare tire, standing up there and wrestling with getting the tire in place, and saw NO issues with the raingutters or anything.

I am going to pick up 4 more legs hopefully and then I'll fab some extra mounts so I can go 5 feet on either side...then I should be able to really ease up the per leg weight.....

roverandom · 06-15-2007, 09:41 AM

astateofmike, the Brownchurch unit, you are the 4th owner! do these things change hands often, why? Thanks daway for the heads up on the AB aluminum unit, I missed that one. At $420.00 USD inc mounting hardwear + any tax's and shipping to me in Canada, it is getting better $$$ wise. I wonder how tough they are? Anyone have first hand knowledge of this rack from AB?

roverthen · 06-15-2007, 10:06 AM

I'm looking for a rack for my RRC too. This looks to be very good:

http://www.everythingsuv.com/surco_s...racks-esuv.asp

daway · 06-15-2007, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by roverandom

astateofmike, the Brownchurch unit, you are the 4th owner! do these things change hands often, why? Thanks daway for the heads up on the AB aluminum unit, I missed that one. At $420.00 USD inc mounting hardwear + any tax's and shipping to me in Canada, it is getting better $$$ wise. I wonder how tough they are? Anyone have first hand knowledge of this rack from AB?

there r some members here that have them, cant remember who? there was a thread awhile, while back but they said they liked them and light weight to take off if not needed. here is the 50x50, $199. http://www.roverparts.com/Parts/9231.cfm here is the wilderness rack that is nice put $$$, might google the names and see if they are cheaper at online wholesale shops. it does put the price up when buying from the States from Canada plus shipping is sometimes crazy!
http://www.roverparts.com/Parts/9347.cfm
http://www.roverparts.com/Parts/9341.cfm

daway · 06-15-2007, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by roverthen

I'm looking for a rack for my RRC too. This looks to be very good:

http://www.everythingsuv.com/surco_s...racks-esuv.asp

i have read that some people did not like that rack, not strong...? but everyone has there fav's. i have been looking for a rack for sometime but need some new brakes and etc 1st(non-fun parts).

Funrover · 06-15-2007, 10:17 PM

I like my Yakima..... not near as much as full racks!

campbell · 06-17-2007, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by roverthen

I'm looking for a rack for my RRC too. This looks to be very good:

http://www.everythingsuv.com/surco_s...racks-esuv.asp

I am extremely happy with the Surco rack I put on my RRC. I am excited to find the hi lift mount on this website.

I have an extra Surco 48" rack, that just needs new screws. I will sell for a hundred plus shipping if interested.

roverthen · 06-17-2007, 10:43 AM

sent you pm....

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Originally Posted by campbell

I am extremely happy with the Surco rack I put on my RRC. I am excited to find the hi lift mount on this website.

I have an extra Surco 48" rack, that just needs new screws. I will sell for a hundred plus shipping if interested.

astateofmike · 06-17-2007, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by roverthen

sent you pm....

Just watch what you load on the rack. I found that 125#'s across the 1/2 roof rack made the bars bow downward. Thats why I replaced mine. However, a tire, a jack etc would be fine up there...

roverthen · 06-17-2007, 05:02 PM

Thanks for the heads up. I am actually just planning on putting the spare tire and hi-lift jack.

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Originally Posted by astateofmike

Just watch what you load on the rack. I found that 125#'s across the 1/2 roof rack made the bars bow downward. Thats why I replaced mine. However, a tire, a jack etc would be fine up there...

astateofmike · 06-17-2007, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by roverthen

Thanks for the heads up. I am actually just planning on putting the spare tire and hi-lift jack.

You should be fine then. It was not the basket that was the issue, more the crossbars.

I do like the availability of mounts for the rack, and it looked good and didn't ever look damaged from tree branches and stuff. If I was doing it again, I would watch CL for a spare crossbar set up, and run it inthe middle of the rack, not even attached, but under the center so that there was load dispersment. I think it would have held more weight that way.

I went to Lowes and got 48" vinly coated closet shelves and made a floor...20 bucks and some zip ties, and that worked fine. Just make sure to tie down the tire real well and put a cover on it if it will be sitting in the sun.

And of course, post pictures

06-14-2007, 06:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
roverandom Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada. Posts: 387 Gallery: 0	$$$Roof rack$$$ Ok lads, whats the deal with the cost of roof racks for Rover's? I mean WOW, are they made of gold or platinum? Why can I pay less for a lift kit than a Brownchurch roof rack? Has old Bin Ladin taken over the production of roof racks in a attempt to bankrupt the free world? Here we go again, Im looking at building my own. I would like to get some feedback on what's hot and what's not, how, why, what you use yours for. If you have made your own or realy like a certain make/model post some pic's if you can Cheers. __________________ "Your only supposed to blow the BLOODY DOORS OFF" The Italian job 1969.

06-14-2007, 07:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
gordo Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 289 Gallery: 0	You can make your own, but it isnt as easy as you think. I will say the brownchurch is a nice rack, but as with any powdercoated item, they rust out. ive got one in my garage that I sold for 200 bucks to a buddy, however, it needs some minor welding work done to it and has the coating peeling off in some places. Its probably around 8-10 yrs old. Personally if I had to do it over again, I would look into making an aluminum rack. __________________ Gordo www.floridalandroverclub.com 00 P38 4.6 blinging 92 stocker RRC 73 hybrid wheeler

06-14-2007, 11:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
roverandom Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada. Posts: 387 Gallery: 0	Aluminum eh, I like the sound of that. I assume the Brownchurch unit is mounted on the rain gutters. Anyone know how much weight the gutters can support? Don't want to get carried away on trail with too much weight up on a roof rack but I will need it to occasionaly carry a small boat to satisfy my other vice, Fishing! __________________ "Your only supposed to blow the BLOODY DOORS OFF" The Italian job 1969.

06-15-2007, 07:11 AM	#4 (permalink)
daway Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: St. Croix Valley, MN Posts: 1,300 Gallery: 0	http://www.roverparts.com/Parts/9233.cfm here is alum one. u can just buy the gutter mounts and make your own. __________________ 2001 X5 3.0i "dodi" 1993 RRC, county LWB "bertha" 1991 RRC (dad's), parting out (email me or check out the link below) myroverworld

06-15-2007, 09:41 AM	#6 (permalink)
roverandom Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada. Posts: 387 Gallery: 0	astateofmike, the Brownchurch unit, you are the 4th owner! do these things change hands often, why? Thanks daway for the heads up on the AB aluminum unit, I missed that one. At $420.00 USD inc mounting hardwear + any tax's and shipping to me in Canada, it is getting better $$$ wise. I wonder how tough they are? Anyone have first hand knowledge of this rack from AB? __________________ "Your only supposed to blow the BLOODY DOORS OFF" The Italian job 1969.

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06-15-2007, 10:06 AM	#7 (permalink)
roverthen Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 448 Gallery: 0	I'm looking for a rack for my RRC too. This looks to be very good: http://www.everythingsuv.com/surco_s...racks-esuv.asp __________________ Abraham 1993 RRC LWB 1995 RRC LWB I run, play, fix and live Rovers because I choose to.

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