Gobi Rack Installed

[NCHummerman]

Finally got the Gobi Rack Installed ...http://www.swingtunes.com/hummer/gobifront1.jpg

Michael
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Pewter Hummer H2
Northern California

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[NCHummerman]

Finally got the Gobi Rack Installed ...http://www.swingtunes.com/hummer/gobifront1.jpg

Michael
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Pewter Hummer H2
Northern California

www.zootsuitstore.com (http://www.zootsuitstore.com)
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[NCHummerman]

More ....

http://www.swingtunes.com/hummer/gobiside1.jpg

Michael
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Pewter Hummer H2
Northern California

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[NCHummerman]

And more ....


http://www.swingtunes.com/hummer/gobitop1.jpg

Michael
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Pewter Hummer H2
Northern California

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[NCHummerman]

And the rear ....


http://www.swingtunes.com/hummer/gobirear2.jpg

Michael
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Pewter Hummer H2
Northern California

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[Woogy]

Michael,

Did you have that done at Fitzpatrick?

[dr p]

Michael
Looks great!

[NCHummerman]

Yes, Woggy ... I purchased the rack from Rich Lenz at Fitzpatrick and I asked Rod and Bret to install it .... they did a perfect job.

Michael
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Pewter Hummer H2
Northern California

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[TBarrow]

Is it all you thought it would be? I am torn between that rack and the alluminum one from adventure accessories. I really need a consumer point of view. Thanks.

Black H2 Adventure Series+ all other options.

[NCHummerman]

Hi TBarrow,

You asked about my Gobi Rack ....

I considered the Adventure racks and a Manik rack .... I really think that the Gobi is best for me. My goal was to get more useable space inside the H2, without using the tire-on-the-rear option. I live in the SF Bay Area and trying to swing away the 100 pound tire on hills facing either up or down seems very dangerous to me, so with the tire on the roof, well, it is the best for me. The Gobi rack is built in such away that with the proper straps I can attach skis and snowboards with little trouble, as well as a lot of my daughter's "stuff" when I go to pick her up at college in a few weeks. The rack is very well made .... and of course, it really looks fantastic and gives the H2 a rather "meaty-mean" look ....

There are only two downsides that I can see ... number one, the rear lights are a "bear" to get on, and number two, if you need to get the tire off, well, just call OnStar or your auto club and make it their problem!..

In conclusion, I suggest that you consider whether you want a permanent rack or a portable rack. The only advantage that I can see to the aluminum racks is the portability feature, which in my case, does not matter. I know that you wi

Michael
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Pewter Hummer H2
Northern California

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[Woogy]

I love the Gobi rack and was leaning that way. My biggest issue with the Gobi is that I like to park in the garage and work in SF and parking garages are low in the city. Also, I'm not a big fan of Gobi's low profile rack.

Wilderness racks just came out with a H2 sized rack. It is 4" high with a 1.5" bracket. Therefore, the rig and rack combo should still fit within my 84" garage. I'm installing this weekend, so helpfully it fits.

[SJ]

NCHummerman:

It looks great, my H2 is a clone of yours - or vice versa, except I didn't get the lights (since I generally don't go wheeling at night). I'm not sure if I like the wind ballast or not - mine is not mounted right now, but I like the way yours looks.

[NCHummerman]

SJ .... I think that my truck is a clone of yours ... didn't you get yours before me ? I picked up mine on Oct. 25 ... the "wind shield" or whatever that plastic piece is called give you a bit better gas mileage believe it or not ... and the lights are great ....

Michael
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Pewter Hummer H2
Northern California

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[Tucson Beast]

Hi NCHummerman

Your Gobi Rack looks great (as does yours SJ). I just (Monday) finished working with Sandra (Gobi in Denver) to purchase a smaller (not thinner - they do have a thin version) rack version. I did not want the full rack to the front of my H2 even with the opening for the sunroof (I have a sunroof). My Gobi rack is 67 inches long and will stop about 6 inches from the back line of the sunroof - my small rack does not have the tire holder and with the use of extended t-bolts I will be able to mount (when needed) my Hummer Hard Cargo Carrier (a combo of open and closed storage option).

Lastly, Gobi is producing an extended ladder for me to fit away from my rear spoiler. Sandra and Paul at Gobi are great and enjoyed working with them. I think the Gobi Rack looks fantastic on the H2 (I did look at all theother racks). I will install after a May 12 delivery (less the ladder due a few weeks after that). Hope to post pics when fully installed.

[rifle]

Looks great! I wish I could put one on mine but the parking garages are too low here. Yup, it is also my daily driver.

[dr p]

Tbarrow
I went with the adventure one only because I already had $800 worth of lights on my light bar which would not rit Gobe without pulling it off the assembly line and modifying it & I couldn't picture how it would look. I think both are quality products. I got the 7ft & with the tire up there I def don't have as much storage as you get with the gobi

[FrankC]

NCHummerman the rack looks GREAT!

What is the height of the truck now with the rack, lights and tire??
http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

[NCHummerman]

Height is a "hair" under 96 inches ...

Michael
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Pewter Hummer H2
Northern California

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[FrankC]

Thanks

I really want to install a rack with tire AND get it into the garage. My garage clearance is 91 inches. Any suggestions?

[Woogy]

HumDog,

I just mounted the Garvin Wilderness rack for a H2. The rack was 4 inches and the brackets added about 3". So it should fit into your garage with clearance.

With a minor modification to the brackets I can fit into my 84" garage.

It is very solid and looks good. Plus, you can get all kinds of accessories for shovels, hi lifts and other things.

I paid about $800 for it.

[kelleymac2000]

I can't extoll the virtues of a roof rack enough. Coming home from Vegas, we had four people plus luggage in the H2, and on the roof-rack, we had a brass bed from the late 1800's. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

I'm a total convert to the safari-type racks, and this was my first opportunity to wander around on my roof rack. The folks entering and leaving the casino all had to stop and chat with me while I waited for parts of the bed to be handed up to me. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Kelley

[NCHummerman]

Hi Kelley,

Do you have a Gobi ?

Michael
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Pewter Hummer H2
Northern California

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[Gary]

Woogy,

Can you please post pictures of your roof rack?

Respectfully yours,

Gary
Finlayson, MN

My H2 HUMMER (http://www.FinancingYOurHome.com/myh2hummer.htm)

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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Woogy:
HumDog,

I just mounted the Garvin Wilderness rack for a H2. The rack was 4 inches and the brackets added about 3". So it should fit into your garage with clearance.

With a minor modification to the brackets I can fit into my 84" garage.

It is very solid and looks good. Plus, you can get all kinds of accessories for shovels, hi lifts and other things.

I paid about $800 for it.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

[SJ]

Gary:

I don't mean to answer for Woogy, but here's a picture of the Garvin rack.

http://www.garvin-industries.com/

One place that sells a very similar rack is Adventure Accessories.

http://www.adventureaccessories.com/accessory.pages/h2.steel.roof.racks.html

I recently looked at 5 different racks for the H2, so I still have the top brands in my mental bank.

[Woogy]

My digital camera is kaput. I'll take some film shots and get them digitized.

The rack from Adventure Accessories is made by Garvin. The pricing is about the same as I paid.

[kelleymac2000]

Nope, I had mine custom made by a friend and used the Thule mounting hardware. It's awesome, and no one has one like mine. It's rated for about 500lbs, possibly more if I increase the number of mounts I'm using for it. (at the moment I only have four)

It rocks, and I highly recommend it for the space-saving factor. I'll post pics to this thread when I dig them up again.

Kelley

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by NCHummerman:
Hi Kelley,

Do you have a Gobi ?

Michael
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Pewter Hummer H2
Northern California

http://www.zootsuitstore.com
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[Hummer Man]

Are the aluminum racks such that two people can lift the rack on and off fairly easy??

[kelleymac2000]

My husband and I put mine on with no problems. He's a big guy, but I'm just a tiny little woman. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

Kelley

[Hummer Man]

Thanks for the reply. It sounds like the GOBI is the way to go - With their reputation for quality and their wonderful design for the tire and sunroof it looks like they hit a home run!!

[kelleymac2000]

My experince with Gobi (at events) is that they are militant about great customer service. Their reps go above and beyond, and that seems to be the consensus of folks who purchase from them as well. If I hadn't gone the custom route, I would have purchased a Gobi certainly. I'll still buy their ladder as soon as I can find one in stock somewhere!! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Kelley

[NCHummerman]

Having the rack for a week or so now, all I can say about Gobi is that the quality is excellent .... the rear ladder really makes a differece when loading and unloading the rack ... as for strength, we had four people standing up on the rack .... all adult size.

Michael
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Pewter Hummer H2
Northern California

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[Woogy]

If it wasn't for the fact that I want to park in my garage I would have gone with the Gobi for sure. Their quality is excellent.

I did buy the Gobi ladder (Kelley - they sell direct if you don't want to wait) and the install was very simple and it is very solid.

[kelleymac2000]

Thanks,Woogy. I'll be calling them Monday. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Kelley

[Tucson Beast]

kellymac2000

I went to see Sandra (and Paul) from Gobi to look at their short rack system (67 inches) to see if the brackets would fit to my crossbar positions - Both Sandra and Paul were great to work with me on the data and creation of bracket location.

In addition, I have a rear spoiler on my H2 - so their typical ladder (which is outstanding) did not allow the correct clearance for the spoiler - so they purchase a spoiler in order to manufacture the correct clearance for my ladder - THAT IS GOOD SERVICE.

In my opinion, you cannot go wrong (looks-quality-service) with any of the Gobi racks.

Thanks

[NVR STUCK]

I am curious. To anyone using a rack, Gobi or otherwise, have you noticed a difference in gas mileage?

No Limits! Your Never Stuck in a Hummer!

[kelleymac2000]

Nope, no difference here.

Kelley

[Woogy]

While I haven't had it installed long, I haven't noticed any difference.

[Hummer Man]

Kelly do you have any close up PICS of your RACK!. Please post ! Thanks http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[kelleymac2000]

My rack is well represented on the forum thanks. (entendre intended)

Kelley

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Hummer Man:
Kelly do you have any close up PICS of your RACK!. Please post ! Thanks http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

[NVR STUCK]

If anyone is willing to share, what is the ball park price for a Gobi rack and ladder?

No Limits! Your Never Stuck in a Hummer!

[NVR STUCK]

Given that I hate my SMA rear mount tire carrier because it clunks, does the roof rack make any noise at all? How about wind noise with the deflector and off-road lights in place? Any other thoughts would be appreciated.

No Limits! Your Never Stuck in a Hummer!

[NCHummerman]

The Gobi Rack does not rattle, "creak", squeak, or make any noise at all .... however, the lights and wind deflector do make wind noise, but it does not bother me ...

Michael
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Pewter Hummer H2
Northern California

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