Roof Rack Options and Load Ratings

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Has anyone confirmed whether or not the Yakima Timberline FX fits with the factory rails? I was thinking I might go ahead and order some, but wanted to see if anyone else has already gone there and what results they got...

Thanks!

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New roof rack option coming from Nashfabco out of Oregon, USA.
www.nashfabco.com

Toyota Land Cruiser/Prado 250 2024 Roof Rack | NashFabCo

3 Week lead time before ship out! GRAB HANDLES SOLD SEPERATE (FOUND IN ACCESSORIES) -Save 10% off a rear ladder when you add it to the order!! Now available in 14 Colors! No Charge For Standard Black. Color Samples in Photo Above, Please Add Note at check out, if you would like to match the...
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This is great stuff to someone new to over landing. And I really appreciated the clip about load ratings. I have two concerns before I order any rack. LC roof load rating and wind noise. I’ve seen a few posts on wind noise and looking for more input. Anybody lock down the roof load rating?
 
My Prinsu Pro arrives in less than a week after a 6 week lead time.
 

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kmk2199 said:
Was able to snag a Prinsu at 10% off during their 4th of July sale. Put it on my LC last night. The OEM rails wouldn't support my RTT and after having a pickup the last 10 years I was missing place to throw plywood and lumber. The Prinsu can do both!

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Mine is coming soon. Yours looks hot.
 
pnwlandcruiser_ said:
New roof rack option coming from Nashfabco out of Oregon, USA.
www.nashfabco.com

Toyota Land Cruiser/Prado 250 2024 Roof Rack | NashFabCo

3 Week lead time before ship out! GRAB HANDLES SOLD SEPERATE (FOUND IN ACCESSORIES) -Save 10% off a rear ladder when you add it to the order!! Now available in 14 Colors! No Charge For Standard Black. Color Samples in Photo Above, Please Add Note at check out, if you would like to match the...
www.nashfabco.com www.nashfabco.com
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Swing and a miss in the looks department.
 
I've spent the last few weeks researching roof racks and talking with each manufacturer as I have a few specific requirements:
  • Low profile, I have a low garage height and I want to be able to park in my garage with the roof rack AND ski rack mounted to it
  • Low MPG impact, closely related to front wind shield style and low profile
  • Low wind noise, closely related to front wind shield style and low profile
  • No silicone sealant (in UT we have very hot summers and cold winters, silicone doesn't hold up well long term outdoors).
  • Ideally no cutting of existing roof weatherstripping (easily returned to stock)
In reading through numerous forum posts and reddit, the three that came up that would fit this criteria are Sherpa, Westcott, and UpTop. I also spoke with the marketing manager for Rhino and Victory. In no specific order, here is what I gathered:
  • Rhino Rack (Recon), 4.5" tall at front, 3.75" middle, 3 5/8" at rear. Personally I liked the front deflector style visually, disliked that it was the most expensive of all listed, brand new, and their feedback was that there would be wind noise and a MPG impact of .5-1mpg. Also was the least responsive customer service of all and most difficult to get answers from. Seals with gasket and NOT silicone. In stock (as of today) and ships within 48 hours.
  • Sherpa Atlas lowest profile of all the choices with only 2 5/8" above roof line in front of shark fin. Numerous posts from others with Sherpa racks spoke of the great build quality and low/non existent noise levels and minimal MPG impact. Extremely responsive customer service, and they told me they rarely get any feedback on MPG impact or noise until the rack is loaded with accessories. Seals with gasket and NOT silicone and NO cutting of existing weatherstripping. Second most expensive rack as this is their 'top' choice with 1/4" side rails, very beefy. Ships within 1-2 weeks (as of today)
  • Victory Evolution, 3" above roof line in front of shark fin. Seals with silicone, and wind deflector needs to contact paint on roof (thus needing PPF underneath it). They told me that there will be noise and it depends on how it's mounted, forum posts and conversations here verify that most are experiencing wind noise and some level of MPG impact. Ships within 1-3 weeks (as of today).
  • Uptop Kilo, 3 1/4" above shark fin. The most unique designed deflector that directs wind above and below the rack, I personally like the look of it (they note on their website that their racks are 'noise free' due to this design). Many forum/reddit posts saying there is no wind noise until accessories are mounted. Seals with silicone, and NO cutting of existing weatherstripping, also had extremely responsive customer service. Finally this is the least expensive rack with very little leadtime. Ships within 1-2 days (as of today).
  • Westcott, 3" tall just past shark fin dead center, uses silicone to seal. Some posts indicating it's quiet and built well from users. They answered the phone and spoke to me, but seemed somewhat busy and most answers were very short. Longest leadtime of 4-6 weeks (as of today).
Hopefully this information helps everyone make their decisions based upon what is important to them.

My first choice was the Uptop as I like the design, it's the most affordable and there is near universal good feedback on their racks for other vehicles. However it was too tall for my specific use, so I ordered the Sherpa on the black Friday deal (15% off). The Sherpa Atlas is the lowest profile, also has near universal good feedback, great customer service, ships soon, and does not use silicone. I'll post feedback once I receive and mount it.
 
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Follow up on the Sherpa Atlas - it said 1-2 weeks lead time, I ordered it yesterday and it shipped today! Quick shipping, will follow up when it's installed.
 
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UtahCruiser said:
I've spent the last few weeks researching roof racks and talking with each manufacturer as I have a few specific requirements:
  • Low profile, I have a low garage height and I want to be able to park in my garage with the roof rack AND ski rack mounted to it
  • Low MPG impact, closely related to front wind shield style and low profile
  • Low wind noise, closely related to front wind shield style and low profile
  • No silicone sealant (in UT we have very hot summers and cold winters, silicone doesn't hold up well long term outdoors).
  • Ideally no cutting of existing roof weatherstripping (easily returned to stock)
In reading through numerous forum posts and reddit, the three that came up that would fit this criteria are Sherpa, Westcott, and UpTop. I also spoke with the marketing manager for Rhino and Victory. In no specific order, here is what I gathered:
  • Rhino Rack, 4.5" tall at front, 3.75" middle, 3 5/8" at rear. Personally I liked the front deflector style, disliked that it was the most expensive of all listed, brand new, and their feedback was that there would be wind noise and a MPG impact of .5-1mpg. Also was the least responsive customer service of all and most difficult to get answers from. Seals with gasket and NOT silicone. In stock (as of today) and ships within 48 hours.
  • Sherpa Atlas, lowest profile of all the choices with only 2 5/8" above roof line in front of shark fin. Numerous posts from others with Sherpa racks spoke of the great build quality and low/non existent noise levels and minimal MPG impact. Extremely responsive customer service, and they told me they rarely get any feedback on MPG impact or noise until the rack is loaded with accessories. Seals with gasket and NOT silicone and NO cutting of weatherstripping. Second most expensive rack as this is their 'top' choice with 1/4" side rails, very beefy. Ships within 1-2 weeks (as of today)
  • Victory, 3" above roof line in front of shark fin. Seals with silicone, and wind deflector needs to sit on roof (thus needing PPF underneath it). They told me that there will be noise and it depends on how it's mounted, forum posts and conversations here verify that most are experiencing wind noise and some level of MPG impact. Ships within 1-3 weeks (as of today).
  • Uptop, 3 1/4" above shark fin. Engineered deflector that directs wind above and below the rack, it looks unique but I personally like the look of it. Many forum/reddit posts saying there is no wind noise until accessories are mounted. Seals with silicone, and NO cutting of weatherstripping also had extremely responsive customer service, this is the least expensive rack with very little leadtime. Ships within 1-2 days (as of today).
  • Westcott, 3" tall just past shark fin dead center, uses silicone to seal. Not many with this rack yet, but some posts indicating it's quiet and built well. They answered the phone and spoke to me, but seemed somewhat busy and most answers were very short. Longest leadtime of 4-6 weeks (as of today).
Hopefully this information helps everyone make their decisions based upon what is important to them.

I would have ordered the Uptop as I like the design, it's affordable and there is near universal good feedback on their other racks. However it was too tall for my use, so I ordered the Sherpa on the black Friday deal (15% off). It's the lowest profile, also has near universal good feedback, great customer service, ships soon, and does not use silicone. I'll post feedback once I receive and mount it.
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THANK YOU for sharing all of this!!! I have been putting off the same research. 😆 On the Rhino Rack option, is this info for their new Recon Platform? I'm considering that and the Sherpa.
 
jmika003 said:
THANK YOU for sharing all of this!!! I have been putting off the same research. 😆 On the Rhino Rack option, is this info for their new Recon Platform? I'm considering that and the Sherpa.
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Oh, yes, thanks for pointing that out. It's the Recon which went on sale last Friday for preorders and to the public yesterday I believe. Just edited the original post.

If I have time I'll put all of this in a google spreadsheet.
 
Personally I would never take one of my vehicles through any automatic car wash that isn't touchless, and I would have no concern taking a roof rack through a touchless as long as there is vertical clearance. Brush car washes are so hard on paint, the scratches that they leave (from sand/grit) are often permanent.
 
UtahCruiser said:
Personally I would never take one of my vehicles through any automatic car wash that isn't touchless, and I would have no concern taking a roof rack through a touchless as long as there is vertical clearance. Brush car washes are so hard on paint, the scratches that they leave (from sand/grit) are often permanent.
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I know i hate them… but I’m new to PHX and i have yet to find a single touchless wash anywhere within 20-30 minutes of my house (or anywhere for that matter)
 
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