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GOBI Stealth Rack Arrived and Installed (Pics)

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Probably that load rating is doable when stopped (roof tent?), but I totally agree with not loading three upright pianos and driving around lol
Yes. The Gobi website says around 800 pound stationary.
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Those load ratings are 300 dynamic (moving) and 900 static (parked). For expedition vehicles who have 3 person and above sized rooftop tents, the tent easily weighs 200lbs empty. Add people, no way your doing it on gutter mounts in a smart way. Also an empty tent closed while driving leaves another 100lbs for other things as far as capacity if you go with 300/800 or 900 rated racks.

I would not go near the max load rating, I simply want the most stable system. In fact Gobi, Maximus, and other backbone type systems match this rating or come very close.

So, if doing gutter mount - I think tour looking at 160lbs max static. That means very low dynamic weight. I got the backbone system I have for $450, so why not just get the 300/900 rating rack. It’s engineered better and doesnt rely on rain gutters.

That’s just my opinion and I tend to nerd out on these things (sys. Engineer).
 

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Is there an install video for this rack floating around that anybody know of? Would love to see it.
 

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Hello Everyone,

After 18 Weeks of waiting the GOBI Stealth rack finally arrived. I was missing 4 bolts/washers/nuts which I will be reporting back to GOBI, other than that the install was very smooth and I am really happy with the fitment and quality of the rack!

Pics for your enjoyment!

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This looks amazing. Could I trouble you for a photo from a higher angle of the top front section? I’d like to see if I’ll be able to open my sky top (even partially) with the rack installed.
 

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Does this rack play nice with Freedom Panels?
 

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What wheel/tire setup are you using? Are those the Fuel Zephyr 17 Beadlocks?
 

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Very nice! I know it’s been asked about the satellite radio, but any more update on this?
Also, have you put on your roof top tent?
Thanks!
 

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Very nice! I know it’s been asked about the satellite radio, but any more update on this?
Also, have you put on your roof top tent?
Thanks!
I have the Gobi Ranger Rack and I am still picking up XM radio. With that said I do not have the section that covers the freedom top area.
 

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Ressussitating this thread... for those running that rack with soft top, any wear and tear from the top rubbing on the transverse bars at speed, when the roof puffs up?
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