Gutter mount roof rack

DMF

DMF

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I should have done more research before buying the Thule gutter mount foot packs\roof rack system., but do you guys foresee any issues carrying a 4 gallon rotopax on these gutter mount roof racks? I haven't bought the basket yet but I was going to also get the Thule Moab basket. I only bought it to go do the Mojave trail. Not even sure I need to carry extra gas but I remember reading a thread where some fellow Wayalifers ran out of gas.
 
I have gutter mounts and haven't had any issues. That said, haven't taken it to Moab but wouldn't anticipate any major issues. ImageUploadedByWAYALIFE1455407081.157489.jpg
 
DMF said:
I should have done more research before buying the Thule gutter mount foot packs\roof rack system., but do you guys foresee any issues carrying a 4 gallon rotopax on these gutter mount roof racks? I haven't bought the basket yet but I was going to also get the Thule Moab basket. I only bought it to go do the Mojave trail. Not even sure I need to carry extra gas but I remember reading a thread where some fellow Wayalifers ran out of gas.
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Have you mounted the feet yet? I'd love to see a closeup of how well they attach. I've been looking into these as well

Dcdawg said:
I have gutter mounts and haven't had any issues. That said, haven't taken it to Moab but wouldn't anticipate any major issues. View attachment 187722
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Is yours the Thule? If not which one is it? Ditto on the install photo - I'd love to see yours esp if its another brand...
 
Dcdawg said:
I have gutter mounts and haven't had any issues. That said, haven't taken it to Moab but wouldn't anticipate any major issues. View attachment 187722
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Thx DCDawg. I'm not planning on mounting anymore than 50 pounds. Also I'm guessing it's not safe to use the foot pegs with the soft top.

Ddays said:
Have you mounted the feet yet? I'd love to see a closeup of how well they attach. I've been looking into these as..
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I can get pics for you tomorrow.
 
So a few things on mine. When I researched this originally no one seemed to know if you could use the gutters. You would hear people argue both ways. I had a big trail trip coming up in the fall and decided to just try. I don't have a Thule, mine is just a cheap Surco. That said, I think the Thule's will work even better bc of how they latch. On the Surco it's just a bolt clamp with two terrible pieces of rubber that kept coming off. I ended up taking the feet off and rubber dipping them. Took a few coats but it appears to be holding up. As for the weight, I put all my camping gear up there and the Jerry can with no issue. I now have the ARB duel can holder and feel pretty confident it'll hold even on the trail.

I think the biggest reason most don't use the gutters is bc if you do obviously you can't take off your freedom panels. For me this isn't a big deal bc I only have this set up in the fall and winter. Soft top goes on in the spring and I just have to pack lighter for a camping trip. Hope this helps! I'm far from an authority and we surely don't have the trails here in VA like you guys out west but I can tell you what has worked for me.
 
Thx DCDawg. Thats the same research I got. A lot of bad reviews from people that never used it. But everyone that had one said it worked great. 'm going to look for a used Thule Moab basket. Hopefully they're easy to find.
 
Thanks DCDawg - those pics are great. Those help a lot! I'm driving the Jeep to Moab in July with my wife & 2 daughters. Needless to say, space will be at a premium!
 
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