Roof basket/carriers
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Roof basket/carriers
Hi Folks,
I am going to buy a roof basket/carrier for my 3rd gen. Something like the 40" x 50" Surco rack. Its gonna be used to mount 4 driving lights and carry a jerry can, but no heavy duty stuff.
Can any of you guys give me advice on what type to get, is the Surco good, I know its light weight but its not gonna get abused.
Any other makes you know off.
BTW its gonna cost me $100 to ship it to Ireland from JC Whitney so anyone know where I can get one cheap!!!
Cheers
I am going to buy a roof basket/carrier for my 3rd gen. Something like the 40" x 50" Surco rack. Its gonna be used to mount 4 driving lights and carry a jerry can, but no heavy duty stuff.
Can any of you guys give me advice on what type to get, is the Surco good, I know its light weight but its not gonna get abused.
Any other makes you know off.
BTW its gonna cost me $100 to ship it to Ireland from JC Whitney so anyone know where I can get one cheap!!!
Cheers
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For light duty use like you're talking about, the Surco is a good option. I have one that has held up reasonbly well, though I've put it through plenty of wear it was designed to see. For a gas can, spare tire, and a few lights, the Surco will be fine. And considering its price, it sounds like the right choice for you.
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Just looking through your site, very nice rig....
Yeah I'm thinking the Surco is gonna be the best option, just wanted a few opinions.
I am gonna use the factory rails with the Surco CH100 mounting kit.
Are they up to it??
Yeah I'm thinking the Surco is gonna be the best option, just wanted a few opinions.
I am gonna use the factory rails with the Surco CH100 mounting kit.
Are they up to it??
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I just bought a brand new(still in Yakima packaging and shrinkwrap) Yakima Load Warrior on eBay for less than $200, shipping was $25. Not too sure what it would cost to ship to Ireland.
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I'm voting with Jackson, I was talking to Good Times, I think. He said they have a max weight of 75lbs, I don't know what that is in Ireland, but it's pretty good (j/k 165 kg)
I also have the Yak Rack, fyi
I also have the Yak Rack, fyi
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CMAR,
You may also want to look at the Thule Lappland 719 or 720. They should be available to you in England.
I have the Lappland 719 and it works very well and I like the look.
You may also want to look at the Thule Lappland 719 or 720. They should be available to you in England.
I have the Lappland 719 and it works very well and I like the look.
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Hmmmm,
That Thule basket looks nice Woody. Nice and low to the roof as well. I suppose the reason I like the Surco is the lightweight and the kinda "rugged" look :-) But I will look into the Thule option.
Thats what I want Guys, loads of options before I decide...
What I have been thinking the last few days is getting one custom made in aluminum. I have a mate who works in a metal work shop and he could knock up something real easy. I must speak to him..... (he fitted my new A-bar)
That Thule basket looks nice Woody. Nice and low to the roof as well. I suppose the reason I like the Surco is the lightweight and the kinda "rugged" look :-) But I will look into the Thule option.
Thats what I want Guys, loads of options before I decide...
What I have been thinking the last few days is getting one custom made in aluminum. I have a mate who works in a metal work shop and he could knock up something real easy. I must speak to him..... (he fitted my new A-bar)
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