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SJ
02-11-2003, 03:29 PM
I promised photos for those that asked about the Gobi rack. If you'd like to see some nice photos of a Gobi rack with the off-road lights and wind ballast - see the thread titled 'Add. Gobi Photos' (posted by glockman in the General section).

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SJ
02-11-2003, 03:29 PM
I promised photos for those that asked about the Gobi rack. If you'd like to see some nice photos of a Gobi rack with the off-road lights and wind ballast - see the thread titled 'Add. Gobi Photos' (posted by glockman in the General section).

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SJ
02-11-2003, 03:29 PM
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SJ
02-11-2003, 03:30 PM
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SJ
02-11-2003, 03:30 PM
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Dr. B
02-11-2003, 05:18 PM
looks GREAT!
Sandra
02-12-2003, 12:07 AM
LOOKS GREAT http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif What has been the feed back from the public in general?
Arizona Hummerboy
02-12-2003, 12:28 AM
That is one sweet roof rack. I am looking into putting one on my H2.
NVR STUCK
03-11-2003, 03:12 PM
SJ,
Out of curiosity, what did it do to your gas mileage?
SJ
03-11-2003, 04:20 PM
NVR STUCK:

I don't notice any change to gas mileage. I'm still averaging about 12 mpg on the freeway according to the trip computer.
dr p
03-11-2003, 09:19 PM
SJ
Rack looks great!-Can't wait to get one. Thanks for the pics.
Zing
03-12-2003, 12:42 AM
I can't stand looking at these roof racks. Every time I see how great one looks and how practical it is I am reminded that with the rack the H2 won't fit in my freakin garage!
NCHummerman
03-12-2003, 04:14 AM
Hi SJ,

Since you have had the rack for awhile, how do you like it ???

Regards,

Michael
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Pewter Hummer H2
Northern California

www.zootsuitstore.com (http://www.zootsuitstore.com)
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SJ
03-12-2003, 02:13 PM
Hummerman:

The Gobi Rack is great. I compared the Gobi to the Low-Profile Racks at Lynch Hummer/Adventure Accessories http://www.adventureaccessories.com/Adventure/h2accessories/main.html

and I determined that cargo capacity and strength were my top priorities. The Racks offered by Adventure Accessories can hold a spare tire, but so could my Yakima Rack. I've seen racks that overflex and start to rattle or sag over time. So, I wanted the strongest option.
NCHummerman
03-12-2003, 02:21 PM
SJ,

You know, I looked at the others also, but I want one with an opening for the sun roof as well as the spare tire roof option .... and of course -- strength. Have you seen the picture of the Gobi Rack on a Yellow H2 with three men standing on it ???? Well, I ordered one yesterday with all of the lights, four on the front and the two on the rear ... I will post pictures .... my dealer says it will take a few weeks to get all of the parts together .... so you may see me around the Bay Area .... my license plate is "HMMRMAN" ....

Regards ....

Michael
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Pewter Hummer H2
Northern California

www.zootsuitstore.com (http://www.zootsuitstore.com)
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SJ
03-12-2003, 02:25 PM
Hope to see you in the Bay Area; I spend a lot of time "down by the bay."

The folks at Gobi are a class act and they worked through a local delivery service to coordinate the delivery time.

I may order some lights eventually, it does complete the look!
NCHummerman
03-12-2003, 02:28 PM
The spare tire ... are you able to put the spare on the roof and take it off yourself ??? or will it take two or three people ?

Michael
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Pewter Hummer H2
Northern California

www.zootsuitstore.com (http://www.zootsuitstore.com)
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SJ
03-12-2003, 02:42 PM
Hummerman:

I lift the tire up to the roof no problem. I place a blanket or towel at the edge of the back section of the roof and then push the tire up.

Ask me the same question in a few years, after my beer gut grows and arms shrink, and you'll probably get a different answer. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
NCHummerman
03-12-2003, 05:26 PM
Now you have scared me !!! I do not have the "Beer Gut" ..... but, I am heavier than I used to be .... am 55 going on 30! I do like your blanket idea and I believe that wrapping the tire in the blanket on the ground may be an idea to consider also ..... I physically saw a rack mounted this AM at Putnam Hummer in Burlingame and I do believe that I have figured out how to carry skis and snowboards on the rack with the spare tire carrier ....

Michael
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Pewter Hummer H2
Northern California

www.zootsuitstore.com (http://www.zootsuitstore.com)
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