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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