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Author:  mapco [ Sun Mar 14, 2010 9:56 pm ]
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I want a rack/basket that is fairly deep and strong. Right now I'm looking at the Surco Safari Rack 5.0. I like the accessories such as the hilift mount, spare tire mount, bike mount, and the fact that I can attach lights to it. Is there anything else similar that I should check out? I kind of would prefer something with a wind deflector. If I bought the Surco what else would I need to purchase? I have an 02 Sport with the stock rails. Which is the best size for the Liberty?
Author:  CRD Joe [ Sun Mar 14, 2010 11:23 pm ]
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Hannibal makes a full length rack for the KJ.
http://www.hannibalsafari.com/product.php?productid=38&cat=11&page=1

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Author:  Boiler [ Sun Mar 14, 2010 11:38 pm ]
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CRD Joe wrote:
Hannibal makes a full length rack for the KJ.
http://www.hannibalsafari.com/product.php?productid=38&cat=11&page=1

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I've never seen that rack before. Looks nice, they say a 2 ton capacity. :!:

I'm sure it could hold 2 tons, mine could and rock lizards could I bet. Kind of pointless though since it would exceed the payload capacity of the jeep, and basically make it very scary to drive (top heavy).

Unfortunately it says they are $1500 and not available. :wink: They'd also have to ship frieght (too big for standard oversized shipping.) and would run about $300 shipping probably, to many places.
Author:  CRD Joe [ Sun Mar 14, 2010 11:59 pm ]
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Its available. Ive spoken to the Hannibal USA people. Shipping is 135.00 to me in Seattle.

Im getting one along with the awning.
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Author:  501 [ Mon Mar 15, 2010 12:58 am ]
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The Black widow is a nice, inexpensive, roof basket. http://www.discountramps.com/roof-rack-basket.htm
Author:  riptricket [ Mon Mar 15, 2010 1:24 am ]
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I have a black widow for sale and locking cross bars for it too... pm me if you are interested!
Author:  Boiler [ Mon Mar 15, 2010 2:13 am ]
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CRD Joe wrote:
Shipping is 135.00 to me in Seattle.


Wow thats cheap. Must have some shipping deals or something.

Awning will be sweet!
Author:  MtnLuvr [ Mon Mar 15, 2010 9:40 pm ]
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CRD Joe wrote:
Hannibal makes a full length rack for the KJ.
http://www.hannibalsafari.com/product.php?productid=38&cat=11&page=1

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Interesting rack....I'm surprised I haven't heard of them before.

CRD Joe, who's KJ is in the photo? Any other close-up photos of the rack available?
Author:  CRD Joe [ Wed Mar 17, 2010 8:09 am ]
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The KJ is from Australia. I dont have any other pics. The rack IS available. You have to order it from Hannibal. Ill be getting one and posting a report here after I do.
Author:  liquidxit2 [ Wed Mar 17, 2010 8:27 am ]
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I have a 45x50 surco roof rack on sport rails that works perfect. I got it for $230ish to my door with about $10-15 in supplies to mount it to the rails from my local hardware store.

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CRD Joe wrote:
Its available. Ive spoken to the Hannibal USA people. Shipping is 135.00 to me in Seattle.

Im getting one along with the awning.
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Wow that is one cool roof rack setup! I bet its awesome for camping!
Author:  LibertyFever [ Wed Mar 17, 2010 11:06 am ]
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That Hannibal roof basket is sweet 8) but that price isn't, $1700 :shock:

I especially like the accessories, I just may put my Surco basket back on my Libby and fabricate some of those accessories. I like the idea of an awning. Now where can I get a custom piece of canvas?
Author:  501 [ Sat Mar 20, 2010 2:53 pm ]
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LibertyFever wrote:
That Hannibal roof basket is sweet 8) but that price isn't, $1700 :shock:

I especially like the accessories, I just may put my Surco basket back on my Libby and fabricate some of those accessories. I like the idea of an awning. Now where can I get a custom piece of canvas?


Here's an idea I've been throwing around to make an awning.

Take some PVC pipe (3/4") and fab it up to match the shape of the roof basket.
- On the front corners, add in a threaded tee so that you can have legs to support it when opened.

Mount it to the top of the basket on one side with maybe pipe straps to act as hinges.

Cut a tarp to fit the frame

When opened, use PVC or EMT supports to hold it up (that's what the tee's are for) and ropes to the corners to hold it to the ground.
- You can make the supports in 2 sections and use couplings to make them longer again.

Use rope or small bungee cords to hold the tarp to the frame.

Should give you a small cover area, especially if you use your KJ to camp in.

Like I said, just an idea I've been tossing around, haven't tried it yet though.
Author:  nightdrv [ Sat Mar 20, 2010 4:28 pm ]
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Yakima Mega Warrior or Load Warrior. Recommend the extension to go with both.

http://www.yakima.com/racks/cargo/gear-baskets.aspx
Author:  Sport [ Mon Mar 22, 2010 9:50 am ]
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I have a rola roof basket. Cheap, strong and low profile.

I got mine at etrailer with free shipping at the time.
Author:  VoodooMann [ Tue Mar 23, 2010 1:25 am ]
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I love my Boiler rack, occasionally I wish it was full length, but It has been more than big enough for all of my camping gear for me and the girl, and my 3 dogs, leaving almost the entire interior of the KJ empty so the dogs have room to lay down on long trips.
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