keithguts

I'm thinking of getting a cargo rack for my rig. Not looking to put anything in it tho, as it is only for looks to the rig. I was thinking of getting the BLACK WIDOW
Have any of you ever heard of this brand, and what do you think? Cost is $99.00

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keithguts

any one...................

OSU4Runner

I heard they were pretty crappy racks. You could spent another $50 and get a surco safari rack. Looks better and will hold up alot longer.

KGcliford

what is the point in getting a roof rack unless you might use it? a 200 lb capacity is plenty for holding nothing

OSU4Runner

Yea he has a point. If you're going to mount the thing up there, you should at least get some use out of it. It will decrease your MPG.....Do you want it just to mount lights on or just for looks?

keithguts

Just for looks............. I might at some point put little stuff in it for my job, but donot plan on anything big at this point.

As far as decreaseing my MPG, how much can it use only being 18lps

hillbilly

The roof rails are designed to hold only 165lbs...

Mattabilly

If you buy a Thule or Yakima you get a lifetime warranty, plus Thules are made in the USA. Even though it says 200 lb. capacity your factory roof rack is only rated at 100-165 lbs. But if it's just for looks, what the heck.

excableguy

I bought the same one, and structurely, it did great for what I used it for, and I liked all the different points you attach your cargo to. But there was one drawback--It comes in 2 pieces, which is easy for assembly, but mine took on a little water from rain and eventually leaked out a nasty rust-water stream. I ended up using black silicone sealant around the joints. It seemed to solve the problem, and you really couldn't tell it had been sealed.

keithguts

So are you telling me that you got the Black Widow? If that is the only problem, (2 peices) I will seal it before putting it together. Also, did it do anything to your MPG?

ewong

they HOWL in the wind w/o an air dam or super swamper tires

Mattabilly

Most companies make these two piece to cut down shipping charges.

Henrythewound

The MPG thing has to do with degrading the aerodynamics of your vehicle, not adding significant weight. See the "howling" comment above. I'll bet this factors in at higher speeds for the most part.

jay33

I have one and had the same problem as excableguy with the water getting in it and spilling rusted water all over my roof, which only happened after the first hard rain and hasn't happen since. But other than that it has served me well. But the most gear I have put up there it snow skis and snow boards.

frodin1

I was thinking about it, until I realized it won't fit in the garage anymore.