Roof Racks / Cross Bars For Dummies

[ADock95]

Hey everyone! I purchased my first Jeep Wrangler the other day. 2021 Unlimited Sport.

I bought this primarily for my partner and I to go on camping adventures. However, to say I am inexperienced would be an understatement.

I (for whatever reason) thought you could put strong crossbars on your roof and bam. You can now carry anything. Upon further research I found it was a bit more complicated than that. There’s weight distribution to think about, dynamic vs. static weight, integrated roof rack systems to support heavier weight, all the things.

I need some advice on the easiest path forward to simply mount a 270 degree awning. That’s it. We do not plan to overland, climb things, just simple getaways on some super easy trails. We just want the awning we can set up as we will be primarily just sleeping in the back on a mattress.

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[Flip]

I don't know if this is something that will work for you.

Best of luck with your project and welcome to the forum.

https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/easy-shelter-for-2-door-jl.96115/

 

[Centurion07]

I carried my 270⁰ on Rhino Rack HD bars. Worked just fine.

 

[ADock95]

@Centurion07 how was that overall experience? No instability? Roof didn’t shift around a lot or make too much noise

 

[Centurion07]

@Centurion07 how was that overall experience? No instability? Roof didn’t shift around a lot or make too much noise

No issues at all. Not even adding a kayak, etc.

 

[Flip]

I carried my 270⁰ on Rhino Rack HD bars. Worked just fine.

Dude, SICK!

 

[Centurion07]

Dude, SICK!

And I just sold the awning tonight. Changing it up with a Kammok Outpost - can't wait to try it!

 

[NINTH]

I carried my 270⁰ on Rhino Rack HD bars. Worked just fine.

This looks so good. No wind noise with the rhino rack? Will be going this route

 

[Centurion07]

This looks so good. No wind noise with the rhino rack? Will be going this route

Minimal noise. Rhino Racks sells the inserts to reduce it, too.

I haven't got a new awning yet. Ended up with a Maximus-3 rack, a Kammok hammock rack, and a Thule Hullavator Pro.

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