Roof Rack? Sherpa vs Gobi?

[GC3]

So many roof rack choices, I'm in decision paralysis. Boiling it down to Sherpa Atlas or Gobi Low Profile (not sure how they can call 6.5 inches of height "stealth"). Bonus that I live in Colorado within an hour of either place so factory install is an option.

The Sherpa seems like best of breed for that design, but the Gobi basket design speaks to me, looks functional, and feels land cruiser retro.

 

[alkioth]

FWIW, my own advice is to wait until you’re absolutely certain unless you’ve got deep pockets.

I bought a 3/4 FE-style rack and now I kind of regret it (I love the look, but don’t love the load capacity). My wife’s approaching her limit of patience when it comes to my LC purchases

(We’ll see how she feels after the Overland Expo lol)

 

[DoMoCruiser24]

FWIW, my own advice is to wait until you’re absolutely certain unless you’ve got deep pockets.

I bought a 3/4 FE-style rack and now I kind of regret it (I love the look, but don’t love the load capacity). My wife’s approaching her limit of patience when it comes to my LC purchases

(We’ll see how she feels after the Overland Expo lol)

I was just about to say I’m waiting for Sherpa to come out with a 3/4 rack. Any other regrets with the 3/4 besides load capacity? Honestly I would have thought a 3/4 would have similar load capacity and more structurally stable since there’s no front overhang.

 

[alkioth]

I was just about to say I’m waiting for Sherpa to come out with a 3/4 rack. Any other regrets with the 3/4 besides load capacity? Honestly I would have thought a 3/4 would have similar load capacity and more structurally stable since there’s no front overhang.

Nope, that’s my only gripe! Not like I’m going to drop $1k-$4k next week on a RTT but still a little disappointed with myself

 

[GC3]

Victory 4x4 also makes a short rack

 

[stec06]

If Sherpa made a 3/4 rack, I'd buy it in a heartbeat. Not a fan of the Victory branding for some reason.

 

[RideWithYanu]

So many roof rack choices, I'm in decision paralysis. Boiling it down to Sherpa Atlas or Gobi Low Profile (not sure how they can call 6.5 inches of height "stealth"). Bonus that I live in Colorado within an hour of either place so factory install is an option.

The Sherpa seems like best of breed for that design, but the Gobi basket design speaks to me, looks functional, and feels land cruiser retro.

I did a pretty good amount of research before I bought my Sherpa rack. I really like the functionality of it, but I actually greatly prefer the aesthetics of the Gobi you shared - I think it much better matches the classic design cues that the 250 embraces. I will probably end up replacing my Sherpa eventually just to improve the visual appearance.

 

[solidbrix]

Front Runner, liked the look and you can't beat the practicality of it

 

[miko2485]

Or get the OEM

 

[GC3]

Ordered the Gobi. Installation appointment on July 9th, so lead time is apparently no longer an issue with the brand?

 

[RideWithYanu]

Ordered the Gobi. Installation appointment on July 9th, so lead time is apparently no longer an issue with the brand?

If you’re up for it after you get it installed, I’d love to hear what you think about it.

 

[stec06]

Or get the OEM View attachment 40149

Yeah, that looks great. Wouldn't mind scoring one of those.