GOT THE ROLA!
 

I've been researching roof top cargo baskets for a while now, trying to find the right one best suited for my needs.
I had the Yakima Load Warrior on my last rig and liked it very much. That's what I was planning on getting for my H3, That is until
I saw the one that StarsnBars purchased for his H3 and sent him a pm to get a little more info. After checking out the Rola cargo basket I decided that it was the one.
Well anyway, I finally received it Friday (via UPS).
Just the right size! (w/the 18" extension I purchased it measures about 74" long X 41" wide X 4" deep ) I'll be mounting my bike racks off to each side of the basket, off-road lights front and rear, hi-lift jack, multi tool w/ shovel, axe and pick and also ski racks.

Thanks for the info StarsnBars! :beerchug:

(Sorry, I had to crop the sh*t out of the pic too get it to fit! POS!)

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Nice, I like it. Was it a PIA to install?

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No, easy install. I measured the distance between the rails and made a couple of adjustments before I put the basket on top. then measured from side to side to get it even and tightened it up. weighs about 50 lbs.
I used silicone on all of the seems and screws to keep the water out of the inner walls of the tubing.
it fits solid on the Yakima crossbars.
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Looks great, one of the nicer lookin' racks I've seen. Where did you get it through?

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Check out www.etrailer.com
The Rola baskets are made in Australia but, etrailer is one of their distributors. I only paid $200.88 (basket, extension, s&h)

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Looks very nice.

What mounts will you use for the HiLift, shovel, axe & lights? Do they sell mounts for that specific rack?

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I have the Yakima mounts from my load warrior basket, they fit perfectly!

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Thats a GR8 looking rack for the $$$.:beerchug:
Do the rails fit in the same way as factory?

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The cross bars and towers are Yakima and they do fit right into the factory roof rails!

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Any comments on the wind noise? What was the cost of the Yakima rails?

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No noticeable wind noise.
The towers and cross bars cost about $260.00

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Jp do you think it will fit well on top of factory crossbars?
specs said up to 3 1/4 inch ,so it should work.
Any side pics:D

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Not too shabby for the Aussies...Looks Great. Good Luck!:perfect10s:

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Sweet JP :) Ill tell ya for the cost of this rack you cant go wrong. Very well made and holding up well. Its only a half rack but just the right size for my needs (spare tire) Congrads on your new rack. We almost have twin H3's now :beerchug: fourfourto,,, I have mine mounted on factory crossbows,,no problem,, Heres a couple of pics,, see ya

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Thanks looks GR8 with the factory crossbows also.

Its on the Xmas list:D

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I'm sure that it will fit the factory crossbars with out a doubt! :D
I'll get a side pic asap.

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Thanks for all of the info StarsnBars! :beerchug:
I really like the Basket, It's very similar to the Yakima Load Warrior
(IE. Powder coating, dimensions, looks, etc.) at half the cost!
Now I need to get all of the goodies on it! :D

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Fresh pics, need fresh pics now:excited: :excited: :excited: :excited: :excited: :excited:

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I'll post some more pics when I get a chance! ;)

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I would love to see this rack on the yakima rails from farther away like a whole car .... i have the thule rack and it sits pretty high so im debating between the Fairing or maybe this soo just wondering

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Been busy, will post pics asap!:beerchug:

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I put the defender rack on mine... :D It has four light taps up front and two on the back... They also carry the Hi-lift & shovel attachments...

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Not bad!
I like the low profile look and features of the Rola!:beerchug:

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I like the Price of the Rola

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4wheel parts carries the Defender racks for $450.00 (includes all hardware)...

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I paid $200.88 for my Rola w/ the 18" extension and shipping.
Now thats a good deal!
:perfect10s:

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It is a great looking rack at a great price.

Can the Rola be mounted directly to the roof rails or are crossbars the only mounting option?

I would like to avoid using the crossbars and prefer the compact installation directly to the rooftop.

Thanks for the insight.

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Could you measure the highest point off the roof to hightest point of basket if you are using the stock Hummer rails. Need to see if I have to cut a groove in the garage header! I saw that rack and wondered how it worked out. Great timing.

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No, it can only be mounted to a crossbar set up!
I opted for the Yakima crossbars so i can attach my Yakima bike racks and ski racks.
You could probably weld up some custom mounts. but remember you need some room between the roof and basket so you can dry the roof after washing.
:beerchug:

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I should have asked can it be mounted to the roof rails without crossbars.

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See answer above your last post! ;)

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Thanks for the info.

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I too got the Rola. Tonight at 6:30 CDST. I also got a set of cross rails. Aries which I think are the same as OEM. I had to back up a page when ordering and I failed to see it reset to bright. Oh well, with quality of powder coating on things I have been getting I think the bright anodized will hold up better. Just a little Bling. I refinish aluminum masts and booms for sailboats so I could etch them and put a finish of black later. I have a sunroof and I ordered the Rola extension piece. One piece took a hit where they slide together but I smoothed it out. the powder coat popped off there. I fixed it. I lined it up at the back of the sunroof. It hangs over in the back but I found when the door is open it makes it great to climb up. It would add some drag (like that matters) but a plexiglass piece in back would maybe blow off the rear window in dusty conditions?? Like the old station wagon spoilers, ha ha.
I have two complaints. When attaching the rails to the mounts using the bolts supplied, lock washer and flat washer the threads do not reach. They do with out the lockwashers. I just went ahead and put locktight on them. Nothing like a kid with a new toy with some assembly required! Must be Christmas. The other thing was each mount had two plastic disks that it was to slide on. They had ridges molded on them to fit into the mounts but kept falling out. I put a little silicon sealer on them to make them stay. Its dark here in "Central America" for posed pictures but I have some in the shop. Its also cold. One thing I never got anybody to reply to was how high is it about the roof with oem style rails? Its about, cause its hard to see, 3/4" between roof and bottom of rail. I like the low profile. Overall about 7 1/2" to top of basket rails. My shop has a 10' door because I was thinking. My garage only has 8' cause I was too lazy to move the header when I remodeled. Oh well I have 16" on the 10' and about 4" on the 8'. Thats with my 33.1 tires and 8 turns on the torsions. So most folks should be good to go, unless you have 21 inches of snow like those folks in Colorado and drive like you going in the Batcave!
I tried to answer the questions I had before doing this. I hope I helped and did not get too long. Sorry

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second shot

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third shot. Another reason I like this rack is the width. The trails I go on most that lean hard makes it real close on the top edge of the roof. This will be no problem. I have to fold my mirrors in when Im shotgun trail guide following Jeeps. To pick up after carnage. See last photo.

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fourth?

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fiver

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Bonus photo
See how safe I was back in the back. I ran up to help and left my camera to be polite. Then when I got up there and they were ok I went back and got my camera. I really parked back there cause I watch a lot of tv and turned over cars in the movies, "always" blow up real good, sometimes more than once. I was not even in 4wd yet!

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I guess to be fair I should show this huge ledge he was trying to crawl over. snort snort

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Jp any luck getting the side picks i really wanna see how high it sits with the yakima rails (i have thule but rise is close)