Not sure why one would want to put the top down when you have a roof rack above you. That would kind of defeat the purpose of the open air feel no? Asking here, not being snarky.
I hear you @twisty Bill. Perhaps your question is answered by asking it in a different form.
This same question could be asked about the sunshades that are so often installed, but are thoroughly enjoyed by those same people. From the looks of the LOD rendering above, it looks like this rack is a surrounding structure that rides along the edges of the vehicle (windshield sides/top, door tops, and cargo area). The "basket" looks to be bars spaced at 1 footish intervals. It is certainly made to be slideable but may also be removable. If so, then the openness wouldnt be hampered at all when removed. If not, I doubt the openness will be impeded by much.
For the basket to come complete off when not used, that would be awesome--of course to also imply that if this functionality is available would be to hope that its owner can insure it only comes off when they, and not thieves want it to.
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Now this is the stuff I like to hear!Thank you again everyone for the responses!
All of the cross bars are fully removable/adjustable, so you can move them however you need! And the soft top should be compatible, potentially even in the sunrider setting if you remove some rear cross bars to make room for the fabric! We will release more information when testing is complete, so stay tuned for updates. We are working hard to bring you a very functional product
I like the concept. Will it work with the "One Touch" System?Greetings fellow Jeepers,
LoD Offroad here, and we would like to share with you a concept render of the new patent pending sliding roof rack we will be releasing in early 2019! Questions and comments are always welcome! Stay tuned for more release info and photos!
The rack will be bearing operated for super smooth operation, and will be able to move with gear on top for ultra convenience. A removable ladder will be an add-on option, as well as a wind deflector for the front. The construction will feature durable latches, and a reversable mechanism.
Based on what @lodoffroad just said and this video below, queued at the relevant point, I'd have to guess that yes, it will work with the power top, even if the rack top has to be slid out of the way first while the top opens: which it might not. I base this on the fact that the accumulation of power top fabric appears to take up less vertical space when the top is open than when the soft top is in the Sunrider position. I only own the latter, not the former.
For this type of top, you may be able to get away with just removing some cross bars, or yes, operating it while the rack is "opened"
