Has anyone added a roof basket yet? Any recommendations? I didn't get the crossbows cause I wasn't sure what rack I was going to get, so I'm wondering what others are doing or planning.

Thanks

Has anyone added a roof basket yet? Any recommendations? I didn't get the crossbows cause I wasn't sure what rack I was going to get, so I'm wondering what others are doing or planning.

Thanks

Haven't added one yet but I am going to! I was looking at this basket I found on ebay the guy said he can custom make one to your size you just take the measurements. He also told me that he can fabricate the mounting bracket because I don't have the roof bars either. I haven't ask him if he could make it out of round tubing because his are square in the pics. But they are supper strong. Check it out

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewIte...ame=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT

He quoted me a price of $535.00 + sh. My measurements were for a basket 90" x 48" and that covered the roof. He also said he would install light mount on the basket.

GOBI- Jason will have them available very soon. I am installing ours today.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by timgco:
GOBI- Jason will have them available very soon. I am installing ours today. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

PICS PLEASE

I put a cheap one on my H3. I think it looks great and easily attaches high lift jack and shovel etc.

There is a real nice one at H2parts.com under the H3 category. It is real nice and real expensive about $900 I believe the picture it is on looks like a H2 though.

More pictures at the link below.

Thule brand.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by H3 Hummer:
Thule brand. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

H3 Hummer-
Which Thule rack is that? I was looking at those the other day and was thinking about one. I'm trying to find one I can mount without having to buy the crossbows.

Thule MOAB. It fits great and also has the option to purchase an extension making it longer.

I don't know of any racks unless specifically made by GM that would fit without the cross bars. To bad they don't come standard any longer.

I paid $239 for mine on sale.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Roughwater:
Has anyone added a roof basket yet? Any recommendations? I didn't get the crossbows cause I wasn't sure what rack I was going to get, so I'm wondering what others are doing or planning.

Thanks </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I don't have the cross bows either and planning to get the roof basket as well. anyway I found this one and it says the mount "fits into factory rain gutters on the roof of your vehicle, then bolt to your roof basket for a strong connection." No need for the bow....

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by fliggah:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Roughwater:
Has anyone added a roof basket yet? Any recommendations? I didn't get the crossbows cause I wasn't sure what rack I was going to get, so I'm wondering what others are doing or planning.

Thanks </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I don't have the cross bows either and planning to get the roof basket as well. anyway I found this one and it says the mount "fits into factory rain gutters on the roof of your vehicle, then bolt to your roof basket for a strong connection." No need for the bow.... </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Fliggah-
What rack is that?

My brother put a Surco on his Expedition and took his crossbows off to mount it and it looks like it might work out for the H3, so I may give them a try.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Roughwater:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by fliggah:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Roughwater:
Has anyone added a roof basket yet? Any recommendations? I didn't get the crossbows cause I wasn't sure what rack I was going to get, so I'm wondering what others are doing or planning.


Thanks </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I don't have the cross bows either and planning to get the roof basket as well. anyway I found this one and it says the mount "fits into factory rain gutters on the roof of your vehicle, then bolt to your roof basket for a strong connection." No need for the bow.... </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Fliggah-
What rack is that?

My brother put a Surco on his Expedition and took his crossbows off to mount it and it looks like it might work out for the H3, so I may give them a try. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
It is the Surco Safari Roof Rack and it uses Hummer specific rain gutter mounts to hold the rack in place. if u do get it let me know how it works 'coz I'd rather get this that the bows.

Thanks

I'll have some pics up later in the week of the GOBI Stealth rack with PIAA lights mounted front and rear.

I had a roofbasket/rack installed by WILDERNESSRACKS. The owner used my H3 as a prototype for the rack. He used direct connect brackets so it installed right into the factory rails. No crossbows needed. You can check out there website at www.widernessracks.com

another pic, I suck at this posting pics thing.

one more

What is the weight limit? Can you take another picture looking down...and sideways...possibly by standing in the rear cargo area? Do you like the quality of the construction?

Yeah, the construction seems very tuff. I stood on it and it doesn't give or move at all. The center supports are replacable if you do manage to bend them.

As far as a weight limit, they said if you can get it up there it will hold it.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by timgco:
I'll have some pics up later in the week of the GOBI Stealth rack with PIAA lights mounted front and rear. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>


Timgco,

how much is the gobi stealth rack?

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by goose:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by timgco:
I'll have some pics up later in the week of the GOBI Stealth rack with PIAA lights mounted front and rear. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>


Timgco,

how much is the gobi stealth rack? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
$1499.00 plus shipping is retail.

Things to verify when ordering are:
Sunroof?
Marker lights or off road lights?
Stealth? Low profile? or Full size? A tire mounted on the full size will be an option down the road. Also, the rear ladder will be available in the next month.

NO, NO, NO!
YAKIMA is the only way to go. they don't have the towers out yet, but are working on it.
Here's what you need (or what I'm getting).
1- towers. (4)
2- crossbars. (2)
3- load warrior basket w/ extension or mega worrior basket.
4- shovel / ax mount.
5- off-road light mounts (2-4) depending on how many lights you want to install.
6- bike racks. (2) make sure the cross bars are long enough so that you can mount the bike racks on the sides of the basket instead of on top of the basket, this gives you a lot more room in the basket and makes loading your bikes much easier.
7- ski racks.
This is the same set up I had on my 86 4runner and it was awesome. YAKIMA equipment is built to last and fit's together nicely.
Cost? Roughly about $700-$800 for everything listed. Now that money well spent!

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by jp's-h3:
NO, NO, NO!
YAKIMA is the only way to go. they don't have the towers out yet, but are working on it.
Here's what you need (or what I'm getting).
1- towers. (4)
2- crossbars. (2)
3- load warrior basket w/ extension or mega worrior basket.
4- shovel / ax mount.
5- off-road light mounts (2-4) depending on how many lights you want to install.
6- bike racks. (2) make sure the cross bars are long enough so that you can mount the bike racks on the sides of the basket instead of on top of the basket, this gives you a lot more room in the basket and makes loading your bikes much easier.
7- ski racks.
This is the same set up I had on my 86 4runner and it was awesome. YAKIMA equipment is built to last and fit's together nicely.
Cost? Roughly about $700-$800 for everything listed. Now that money well spent! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I did the same on my ZR2 Blazer/ Avalanche/ and Tahoe a while back. I think the Mega Load Warrior would look better on the H3, but the bars may stick out too far with your bike mounts on the out side. Not sure. Sportsrack should have them so you can put them up there. BTW- I think you could make the existing YAKIMA set up work with the existing tracks. I have the setup mounted to my bed cover on the SUT and I think it would work. You'd just have to get some stainless washers and your done. Let me know if you want the list I bought.

Nice thanks for the pictures.

I like the custom rack, builder did a nice job on it. Loadwarrior is too small for the H3, I have one from my xterra and it looked wrong on top,They also make Yakima mighty mounts that adapt to both so you can use stock crossmembers to attach it too. megawarrior would be a better fitment but I would have to agree with H3Hummer that the Thule MOAB fit well and is proportional with the h3. I think I will probably go that way with mine, I also have a Thule travel box so I can interchange them quickly. Nice pictures all

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by socalH3:
As far as a weight limit, they said if you can get it up there it will hold it. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Thanks so much for the additional pics...it actually gives me a great reference....my H3 is white with a sunroof

Very Nice!

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by socalH3:
As far as a weight limit, they said if you can get it up there it will hold it. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Did you ever mention how much? and where to purchase?

SocalH3, quick question for you, it there any problem with the sunroof anf the rack? Does it completely open ect.?

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by MyxH3:
SocalH3, quick question for you, it there any problem with the sunroof anf the rack? Does it completely open ect.? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I would also be curious about any additional wind noise.

socalH3-
That looks great, I just sent them a note to try and get some pricing and details on getting one of those.

Thanks for the pics and info.

LOL , so did I hmmmm do I smell GROUP BUY?

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by MyxH3:
LOL , so did I hmmmm do I smell GROUP BUY? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I requested a catalog last night.

Goup Buy!

found this on eBay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CHEVROLET-HUMMER-H3-ROOF...temZ7999151873QQrdZ1

The thule basket is not as strong as the Yakima load or mega warrior and the Yakima baskets look better on the H3.

jp's-h3 is that your personal opinion or fact? I'm curious as I used Thule racks and gear on my last 2 grand cherokee's without any problems, but am curious as to why you feel the Yakima's are stronger?

Just wanted some opinions about the basket I am making for my H3? It will get powder coated in flat black when I am finished. Thanks

All I can say is Go GOBI for look, quality, and over all satisfaction!!

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by flkeysff:
Just wanted some opinions about the basket I am making for my H3? It will get powder coated in flat black when I am finished. Thanks </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

got a shot from the top ? just wanna see what u did where the sunroof is. BTW i like it..clean lines..taking custom orders ?

I don't have the sunroof so I didn't need to deal with that. Hadn't thought about taking orders, but I will not until this one is done and painted so you can see the full effect.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by HummerNewbie:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by MyxH3:
SocalH3, quick question for you, it there any problem with the sunroof anf the rack? Does it completely open ect.? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I would also be curious about any additional wind noise. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
There is no problem at all with the opening of the sunroof. However I have noticed a substantial increase in wind noise. The builder wants to try lamps and a wind deflector on the front. I'll post pics and comments then.