Aftermarket roof bars/towers...need help please

[Ma\'Deuce]

Was wondering what(if any) aftermarket roof racks have been added to the H3? anyone have pics of a yakima or thule set up on their H3? what towers did you use? thanks for any info.

I don't have the factory roof rails and would rather use the aftermarket towers and flat bars from yak or thule if they make towers to fit in the roof channel. anyone know for sure? thanks again.

[Ma\'Deuce]

I really did use the "find" button, but there wasn't any discussion about how aftermarket towers fit to the roof channel. anyone? pics, brands, anyone?

[DarthKarl]

I have a Garvin rack that I love to death. You may want to consider it, or something else like it.

http://elcova.com/groupee/forums/a/albumcomments/f/2671...091006051#7091006051 (http://elcova.com/groupee/forums/a/albumcomments/f/2671031121/m/8961019741/r/7091006051#7091006051)

[Ma\'Deuce]

hey thanks. i've been to that site, but never got past the gobi rack price http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif. So what's it like gettin things in and out of it? i put a nice crease in the door of a truck i had trying to get a kayak off by myself http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_mad.gif. there's just no easy way to load and unload stuff from your roof. got any pics of yours loaded up? also looking for a place to put my high lift jack. this looks like the way to go. thanks man.

[DarthKarl]

I bought their mounting bracket for my hi-lift. You can mount it on either the side of the rack or in the bed. And its keeps the jack in there really tight, I’ve never gotten a rattle from it. It's a nice solution.

Plus there are plenty of places to tie down just about anything you can think of (jerry cans, luggage, whatever). Getting things up and down isn’t too bad. I’ve got u-steps on the side, so it’s fairly easy to access the sides (I think without steps or a nerf bar you’ll need a step ladder or something). But with the high rear bummer you can get to the back of the rack without much effort.

[Edspad]

Originally posted by DarthKarl:
I bought their mounting bracket for my hi-lift. You can mount it on either the side of the rack or in the bed. And its keeps the jack in there really tight, I’ve never gotten a rattle from it. It's a nice solution.

Plus there are plenty of places to tie down just about anything you can think of (jerry cans, luggage, whatever). Getting things up and down isn’t too bad. I’ve got u-steps on the side, so it’s fairly easy to access the sides (I think without steps or a nerf bar you’ll need a step ladder or something). But with the high rear bummer you can get to the back of the rack without much effort.

I picked mine up a month or so after DarthKarl post on his rack,( sorry about not getting back to ya) He is correct on the rack. ive mounted lights and carried all kinds of items with ease.
Picture Side Shot (http://www.geocities.com/edspad/Temp/EdspadPsidewc.jpg)

[DarthKarl]

Originally posted by Edspad:
ive mounted lights and carried all kinds of items with ease.
Picture Side Shot (http://www.geocities.com/edspad/Temp/EdspadPsidewc.jpg)

The light look sharp. Very nice job. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

[BradO]

I have a Yakima. It attaches using the factory crossbows and included clamps.

[Ma\'Deuce]

BradO,
sweet ride. I just picked up a Thule rack. they make a kit that fits in the track on the roof. I'm happy with it(except for the wind noise), and i'm looking into different baskets now too. I'd like a long basket(most have extensions), but i've got a sunroof so i'll have to figure that into the total length. thanks all for posting and for the help. i'll get some pics of it up soon.

[medicjeff]

hey there i have the thule as well and after the first day of driving around i went and bought the fairing. no more wind noise and it doesnt look half bad.

[HummerNewbie]

Originally posted by medicjeff:
hey there i have the thule as well and after the first day of driving around i went and bought the fairing. no more wind noise and it doesnt look half bad.

Do you have a profile of it?

[Ma\'Deuce]

medicjeff, thanks for the pic. I was real hesatant to get a fairing for fear of being called a "yuppie" http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif, but it doesn't look all that bad, you yuppie medic http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif. kiddin. most of the driving i do is 60-80mph and the noise is loudest at 70, so regardless of what it looks like, i'll be gettin the fairing.
Side topic about the rack set up. Did you crack any of the plastic on the foot kit when you were tightening with the allen wrench? i did http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_mad.gif. it was a scortching 17deg. when i was putting it on last night so that might have had something to do with the break. anyway, i'm confident it will hold and looks to be just cosmetic. if it loosens, i'll take it back. Hey, what's the little square thing on your header right above the windshield on the driver side?

[HummerNewbie]

Originally posted by Ma'Deuce:
Hey, what's the little square thing on your header right above the windshield on the driver side?

Looks to me to be a XM or GPS antenna. Just a guess though.

[medicjeff]

yuppie huh?? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif thats cool. anyhow yes thats my xm antenna and yes i did crack one of the plastic feet. it was the first one i put on so i was alot more cautious putting the rest on. hummernewbie heres a profile pic. i can take different ones tomorrow if you would like.

[HummerNewbie]

That pic works, thanks for posting it.

[Ma\'Deuce]

yea, thanks for the profile Jeff. i guess it's not as "Yuppie" as if it were on an Audi or Subie http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif. I can live with it. I'll pick one up from Rei tonight if they have one. also gettin my rocker bars so i'll have to post pics soon. thanks again http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif
Hey, how about some chopper action photos? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[fourfourto]

BradO
Are they home depot trowel handles on your rig ? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif

The racks look GR8 I wish I had one.

[Ipedog]

I really like the setup that Espad has with the Garvin and the lights. I'm planning on doing this as well. You can get a "Wind Deflector" for the Garvin if necessary.

Thanks for posting http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[H3 Hummer]

Few here: http://www.driveyourhummer.com/PhotoShop%20CS%20-%20Working%20Folder/Output/Salmon%20La%20Sac%20Sept.%20%2705/pages/Salmon%20La%20Sac%20Trails%20%2378246.htm (http://link)


http://www.driveyourhummer.com/PhotoShop%20CS%20-%20Working%20Folder/Output/Salmon%20La%20Sac%20Sept.%20'05/pages/Salmon%20La%20Sac%20Trails%20#78248.htm

[Ipedog]

Originally posted by fourfourto:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">BradO
Are they home depot trowel handles on your rig ? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif

The racks look GR8 I wish I had one. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

OMFG! I had to go back and look! Hey! If it works, it works! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

[jp's-h3]

I have a Yakima rack, soon I will have the Load Warrior basket w/ all of the goodies!

[fourfourto]

jp's-h3
Looks great !

[jp's-h3]

Originally posted by fourfourto:
jp's-h3
Looks great !

Thanks fourfourto!

[Edspad]

Originally posted by Ipedog:
I really like the setup that Espad has with the Garvin and the lights. I'm planning on doing this as well. You can get a "Wind Deflector" for the Garvin if necessary.

Thanks for posting http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Thanks Ipedog.
sometimes i feel like it was a bit too much..that is until i flip on the lights in the desert http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

Note my roof rack does make some racket going down the freeway,after im done mounting my antenna, im going to look into the wind deflector.

http://www.geocities.com/edspad/Temp/Edspadfrontwc.jpg

[jp's-h3]

This is my last rig. I will have the same rack on my H3, comming soon!

[flyboy350]

Is the thule rack about the same hieght as the factory rack. I am getting pretty close to hitting the pipes in my underground!

[Ma\'Deuce]

I'm pretty sure the thules and yakimas are a little taller than the factory, but not by much. I'm still able to pull into the garage(standard height). not much room to spare though.

[jp's-h3]

I measured the x-bars, factory height compared to my aftermarket height Only about 1/4" higher.

[flyboy350]

I have 6'6" of room in my condo. Is the Thule under that?