Gobi Rack Installed

[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.

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.

Kelley

[NCHummerman]

Hi Kelley,

Do you have a Gobi ?

Michael
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Pewter Hummer H2
Northern California

www.zootsuitstore.com
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[Gary]

Woogy,

Can you please post pictures of your roof rack?

Respectfully yours,

Gary
Finlayson, MN

My H2 HUMMER

FinancingYourHome.com
<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/...oof.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.

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!!

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

www.zootsuitstore.com
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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.

Kelley

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

[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 <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!