I am looking at getting a rack for the jeep, would love to hear some feedback on the Garvin set-ups and some pictures. How is the pivoting setup? Easy to flip to get the soft top down? I am not sure if it is quadratec exclusive, but they have just the frame and no basket. Really just looking at one for the canoe.

 

I think the garvin has to have the basket. The front section doesn't have a mounted cross beam?

 

That is what I thought but quadratec has just the frame. It is called the adventure rack, not a bad price either. I think that it was 549 for the unlimited.

 

My apologies, you are right. I bought a scratch n dent warrior safari rack at the end of summer for my longboard but I haven't installed it yet. I may think twice about it now.

 

Bump...anyone riding with the Garvin Adventure Rack?

 

I've ordered one. I'll post pics up when I get it installed. I got it to and two yakima cross bars carry kayaks on top of the jeep.

 

I got my rack yesterday and installed it after work. I was going to take pics as I installed it, but I ran out of daylight. It goes together very easy. It would've been easier with a helper, but it's not too bad. I like it. No rattles, I'll post up pics of the Yakima stuff when I get to it.



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Please show some more pictures.

Thanks!

 

Before



After



Ladder mount tabs for optional ladder.




Rear



It slides together or bolts together at various locations as shown.



Rubber isolators to keep it from bumping the body (the rack does sway a little, probably common on other racks that mount at this location below the tailight)



Front



Garvin Adventure Rack Yakima Cross Bar Adapters, Yakima Mako Saddles, and Hully Rollers.




Drove about 65 and the Kayaks didn't move. A little loud with the Kayaks, but I figured it would be. There is a whistle when the yaks are unloaded but that is between 30-40 mph.

I like this rack, I'm taking my kayaks on a 6 hour drive to the beach in August. I'll let everyone know on my thoughts on my setup after the trip.

 

Well my pictures got out of order somehow. I should also add that you will need to buy a tube of permetex black silicone for the joints that slide together.