Bad Ass Low Mount Cross Bar vs Factory Expedition "Versatile" Rack
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Bad *** Low Mount Cross Bar vs Factory Expedition "Versatile" Rack
I've been looking at adding a rack system, for a while. I have a ton (20 years worth across many many cars) worth of Thule ski boxes, bike racks, ski racks, and such. Love their gear but been delaying moving off their square bar. Been coping just fine however impending SUP needs a decision.
We have no rails so I'm disinclined to add rails / gutter finishers then cross bars.. And just to complicate, want to keep as low a profile as possible for some parking buildings we use.
Hey does any one have any experience with this rack or this company?
https://badasstents.com/product/2017...r-system-copy/
Or any opinions on:
https://www.landroverpartsdirect.ca/...rack-vplrr0153
Thanks & happy summer!
We have no rails so I'm disinclined to add rails / gutter finishers then cross bars.. And just to complicate, want to keep as low a profile as possible for some parking buildings we use.
Hey does any one have any experience with this rack or this company?
https://badasstents.com/product/2017...r-system-copy/
Or any opinions on:
https://www.landroverpartsdirect.ca/...rack-vplrr0153
Thanks & happy summer!
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I have the low Thule mount bar. Not sure on the exact name, as they are the the latest one I think they have an „evolution“ in the name. They sit on the rails and they fit JUST PERFECT. I’ll post some picture later, when the panorama roof window is opened it’s like magic it doesn’t touch the roofbox or anything. IMHO they are the lowest possible. I also like the black colour, looks great.
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#3
Thank you! If you could measure height from roof to top of load bar that would be brilliant.
I have the low Thule mount bar. Not sure on the exact name, as they are the the latest one I think they have an „evolution“ in the name. They sit on the rails and they fit JUST PERFECT. I’ll post some picture later, when the panorama roof window is opened it’s like magic it doesn’t touch the roofbox or anything. IMHO they are the lowest possible. I also like the black colour, looks great.
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Special solution: on top I mounted a Thule sup carrier for my surfboard. That was a little work: take sup carrier, saw it down and remount everything to be more thin (not as wide) for the surfboard. In the roofbox I had to make an arch inside to carry the extra load out of aluminium. If you have any question there feel free to check in for more detailed information.
Last edited by Dostra; 07-08-2022 at 06:23 PM.
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I’ll take some kind of measure tomorrow!
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you mean an overhang like that? My previous car… bmw m550d 👍🏻😍