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How much taller is your Jeep now with the rack? I want to get a gobi rack but it needs to fit in the garage. How do you like it so far? It looks great!
My Rubicon Unlimited with hard top is measuring 76&1/2 in the front at the tallest point and 77&3/4 in the rear at the tallest point. Stock suspension and stock tires.
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Gutter mounted, so it really depends on what you’re planning to do with it. It’s 70lbs to start, so you’re talking, what an additional 100-130lbs max for dynamic weight? Couple bikes or camp supplies: sure, roof top tent: no way.
Someone correct me if I’m wrong on the numbers.
My plan is for a shovel, axe, Maxtrax, a hi-lift and rotopax. I think I should be ok weight wise. Also appealing $$ wise and the fact that it can come off easily when needed
 

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I bought a RhinoRack Vortex Gutter mount for my 2019 JLU to run a fill size RhinoRack Batwing on it. My first trip will be 1800 miles cross country.. Any concerns about the Gutter holding up? I don't want to be in the middle of my trip and something breaks up there...the batwing is too long to fit inside..

Thanks for the feedback - just looking for some confidence from people with experience.
 

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I bought a RhinoRack Vortex Gutter mount for my 2019 JLU to run a fill size RhinoRack Batwing on it. My first trip will be 1800 miles cross country.. Any concerns about the Gutter holding up? I don't want to be in the middle of my trip and something breaks up there...the batwing is too long to fit inside..

Thanks for the feedback - just looking for some confidence from people with experience.
I used the Mopar gutter roof rack to hold mine. It worked great. No issues. I have since replaced it but it was because it was only a temporary solution while I was waiting for more roof racks to be released.
 

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Gutter mounted, so it really depends on what you’re planning to do with it. It’s 70lbs to start, so you’re talking, what an additional 100-130lbs max for dynamic weight? Couple bikes or camp supplies: sure, roof top tent: no way.
Someone correct me if I’m wrong on the numbers.
You are correct.
 

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I received the rack from Garvin and installed it this past weekend. It seems like a well designed and very sturdy rack.

UPDATE: I ended up returning the rack. If you would like details on why please message me.
 
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Does Garvin ever have sales? I'm looking at the half rack as I had a full rack on my jk and still have attachment pieces that would work. The 799 price tag is a bit much right now. Just curious
 

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SMS/Exposed racks still aren’t on the list? Some of them are explicitly advertised for RTTs, and with a 300lb or greater dynamic load rating. No-drill and roof mounted... but there are photos/videos of them being used with full-size RTTs without any problems.

https://www.smsparts.com/product-page/8-00-9658-bk-solid-tent-800-pkg-jl-jlu-txt-blk

https://www.smsparts.com/product-page/8-00-9659-bk

I was interested, but think we’re going with the Ursa Minor instead, whenever it’s finally released. Most RTTs seem like they’d be a heavy pain in the ass
 

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Does Garvin ever have sales? I'm looking at the half rack as I had a full rack on my jk and still have attachment pieces that would work. The 799 price tag is a bit much right now. Just curious
Message me before you buy
 
 



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