Ski rack for JL wrangler (non-roof)

[wampeter]

Hey all. I saw some related posts that didnt’ seem to go anywhere from months ago so figured I would ask the audience again in hopes of some ideas...

I have a JL Wrangler and am looking for a ski rack. Problem is that I have very tight clearance to my garage door opener (a couple inches) and can’t really add any height to the vehicle. Was hoping there might be an option for the rear of the vehicle that won’t obstruct the backup camera that protrudes out from the spare tire. Ideally would like to avoid the trailer hitch setup so I can access the trunk easily. Any ideas about a spare tire mount (or other thoughts) would be greatly appreciated!

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[Columbus104]

Hey all. I saw some related posts that didnt’ seem to go anywhere from months ago so figured I would ask the audience again in hopes of some ideas...

I have a JL Wrangler and am looking for a ski rack. Problem is that I have very tight clearance to my garage door opener (a couple inches) and can’t really add any height to the vehicle. Was hoping there might be an option for the rear of the vehicle that won’t obstruct the backup camera that protrudes out from the spare tire. Ideally would like to avoid the trailer hitch setup so I can access the trunk easily. Any ideas about a spare tire mount (or other thoughts) would be greatly appreciated!

Random q here - how long are your skis? And how many people will be on your ski trip? I noticed you have a Sahara which means you obv have a 4-door. Could you just put the skis in the cargo area, kinda propped to the side?

 

[Tdizz11]

Hey all. I saw some related posts that didnt’ seem to go anywhere from months ago so figured I would ask the audience again in hopes of some ideas...

I have a JL Wrangler and am looking for a ski rack. Problem is that I have very tight clearance to my garage door opener (a couple inches) and can’t really add any height to the vehicle. Was hoping there might be an option for the rear of the vehicle that won’t obstruct the backup camera that protrudes out from the spare tire. Ideally would like to avoid the trailer hitch setup so I can access the trunk easily. Any ideas about a spare tire mount (or other thoughts) would be greatly appreciated!

I have a Thule rack for my Jeep. It honestly takes about 8 minutes at the most to put it on and take it off. I would much rather take the rack on and off each time I needed it than use a hitch ski rack. Thule gutter mount feet attach to your rain gutters. They're rubber coated so they won't scratch your hardtop. https://www.thule.com/en-us/us/fit-my-car?c=roof+racks&q=sBwdsWJXz The base rack is about $300 and Ski Racks start around $150.

 

[RussJeep1]

Hey all. I saw some related posts that didnt’ seem to go anywhere from months ago so figured I would ask the audience again in hopes of some ideas...

I have a JL Wrangler and am looking for a ski rack. Problem is that I have very tight clearance to my garage door opener (a couple inches) and can’t really add any height to the vehicle. Was hoping there might be an option for the rear of the vehicle that won’t obstruct the backup camera that protrudes out from the spare tire. Ideally would like to avoid the trailer hitch setup so I can access the trunk easily. Any ideas about a spare tire mount (or other thoughts) would be greatly appreciated!

I get the vertical clearance limits.

Do you have the hard top where @Tdizz11 's solution could be used?

 

[BWWJL]

I’d take a different approach ... get a new garage door opener ...

 

[wampeter]

I’d take a different approach ... get a new garage door opener ...

Hah. I’d love to do that, but I’m currently renting. If I owned the garage would definitely go that route...

 

[paulr]

I agree with the on/off idea. These rain gutter racks take a couple minute to clamp on. Waaaaay rather do that vs a hitch or other option.

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