I purchased my JLRU in Arkansas in 2018 (600 miles one way)
Had the wife, my 8 year old and 1 year old with us. It was fine we stayed a couple days and drove back.
Installed my soft top. So glad I have the Topsy Brackets for the hardtop and that makes using the Overhead rack easier than it was before just using the straps
IMO, Artec products seemed to all come unfinished, rough edges and bare metal (Bumpers, Skids). Thats why I went with Hard Rock Skids didnt want to mess with coating them