# Roof rack **URL:** \ **Category:** Misc. Discussion\ **Created:** [March 21, 2013, 3:09am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/roof-rack/76457 "2013-03-21T03:09:52Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![jjimenez](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a87d85/32.png) [@jjimenez](https://forum.nachi.org/u/jjimenez)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2013, 3:09am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/roof-rack/76457/1 "2013-03-21T03:09:52Z")
Anyone know a good roof rack for a ford explorer? ---
**Author:** ![rjude](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/rjude/32/168350_2.png) [@rjude](https://forum.nachi.org/u/rjude)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2013, 11:44am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/roof-rack/76457/2 "2013-03-21T11:44:19Z")
[www.racksforall.com](http://www.racksforall.com) ---
**Author:** ![jwicklander](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/jwicklander/32/57038_2.png) [@jwicklander](https://forum.nachi.org/u/jwicklander)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2013, 2:40pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/roof-rack/76457/3 "2013-03-21T14:40:31Z")
Last good one I remember was Tawny Kitaen in the video for Whitesnake… Jeff ---
**Author:** ![drange](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/drange/32/58247_2.png) [@drange](https://forum.nachi.org/u/drange)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2013, 4:08pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/roof-rack/76457/4 "2013-03-21T16:08:39Z")
> [@jwicklander](#): > > Last good one I remember was Tawny Kitaen in the video for Whitesnake… > > Jeff Nice!🙂 ---
**Author:** ![jjimenez](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a87d85/32.png) [@jjimenez](https://forum.nachi.org/u/jjimenez)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2013, 4:56pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/roof-rack/76457/5 "2013-03-21T16:56:07Z")
> [@jwicklander](#): > > Last good one I remember was Tawny Kitaen in the video for Whitesnake… > > Jeff Is that an old man reference or something? Thanks Rob. I wasn’t clear. I need a ladder rack ---
**Author:** ![bboerner](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/bboerner/32/354840_2.png) [@bboerner](https://forum.nachi.org/u/bboerner)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2013, 5:16pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/roof-rack/76457/6 "2013-03-21T17:16:09Z")
> [@jjimenez](#): > > Is that an old man reference or something? > > Thanks Rob. I wasn’t clear. I need a ladder rack lol Juan. Yes it was a old man reference. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![bboerner](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/bboerner/32/354840_2.png) [@bboerner](https://forum.nachi.org/u/bboerner)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2013, 5:24pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/roof-rack/76457/7 "2013-03-21T17:24:39Z")
[http://www.racksforall.com/proracworkracksystem72inchcrossbar.aspx](http://www.racksforall.com/proracworkracksystem72inchcrossbar.aspx) I’m thinking about this one. I have toyota 4 runner. ---
**Author:** ![jspencer](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/jspencer/32/172267_2.png) [@jspencer](https://forum.nachi.org/u/jspencer)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2013, 5:42pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/roof-rack/76457/8 "2013-03-21T17:42:50Z")
That was a great video. Does that mean that I am old too? ---
**Author:** ![ctasker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/d6d6ee/32.png) [@ctasker](https://forum.nachi.org/u/ctasker)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2013, 5:46pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/roof-rack/76457/9 "2013-03-21T17:46:21Z")
I only use weatherguard quick release, an expensive rack but putiing the ladder on and taking back off is a snap, plus no tying down to mess with, pull the handle down and away you go, I beleive they make them for vans and pick ups, about $1400.00 installed in Canada, probably a lot cheaper in the US, as it is a US product, PS, you don’t even know you have ladders on the roof when cruising along, very well designed, rubber mounted, lots of SS parts. Sorry I meant quick clamp. ---
**Author:** ![rjude](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/rjude/32/168350_2.png) [@rjude](https://forum.nachi.org/u/rjude)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2013, 7:01pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/roof-rack/76457/10 "2013-03-21T19:01:33Z")
the one I retrofitted on my topper 3 yrs ago was only about 200 bucks and still looks and works great. of course I may have had second thoughts about drilling through the roof of my Explorer ---
**Author:** ![prussell](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/prussell/32/309158_2.png) [@prussell](https://forum.nachi.org/u/prussell)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2013, 9:11pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/roof-rack/76457/11 "2013-03-21T21:11:55Z")
Juan, Check this out. [http://yakima.com/shop/rack-systems/factory-tracks-or-rails](http://yakima.com/shop/rack-systems/factory-tracks-or-rails) I have a set on my suburban, work great and only took 15 minutes to install. The rail grab works good if you have the factory rails already on the roof. ---
**Author:** ![badair](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/badair/32/166699_2.png) [@badair](https://forum.nachi.org/u/badair)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2013, 9:55pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/roof-rack/76457/12 "2013-03-21T21:55:26Z")
> [@jjimenez](#): > > Anyone know a good roof rack for a ford explorer? Juan, from prior posts you’re handy with wood do i need to call your wife and have her crack the whip again ;~)) > **[Idea For... Roof Rack/Homemade Roof Basket](https://www.explorerforum.com/forums/threads/idea-for-roof-rack-homemade-roof-basket.317723/page-3)** > > Looks Good. > > Looks good Brian. I cant wait to see what it looks like when you get it on the truck. Post some pictures. Good job.:thumbsup: ---
**Author:** ![jjimenez](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a87d85/32.png) [@jjimenez](https://forum.nachi.org/u/jjimenez)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2013, 9:57pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/roof-rack/76457/13 "2013-03-21T21:57:42Z")
> [@badair](#): > > Juan, > from prior posts > you’re handy with wood > do i need to call your wife and have her crack the whip again ;~)) > [http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=317723&page=3](http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=317723&page=3) HAHA. Do you think that will hold a ladder well? ---
**Author:** ![badair](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/badair/32/166699_2.png) [@badair](https://forum.nachi.org/u/badair)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2013, 10:00pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/roof-rack/76457/14 "2013-03-21T22:00:30Z")
> [@jjimenez](#): > > HAHA. Do you think that will hold a ladder well? build it right and it’ll do many things $30 new material for my temporary rig to carry 28’ and some ingenuity ![DSCF0005.jpg](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/original/3X/5/a/5afee255153e767acbcf125f8806e8f51f538a39.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![tpappas](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/tpappas/32/1126_2.png) [@tpappas](https://forum.nachi.org/u/tpappas)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2013, 10:07pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/roof-rack/76457/15 "2013-03-21T22:07:27Z")
> [@jspencer](#): > > That was a great video. Does that mean that I am old too? No! At least it better not 😉 ---
**Author:** ![jspencer](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/jspencer/32/172267_2.png) [@jspencer](https://forum.nachi.org/u/jspencer)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2013, 11:11pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/roof-rack/76457/16 "2013-03-21T23:11:02Z")
> [@tpappas](#): > > No! > > At least it better not 😉 Thanks, I do not plan on being old until next year. ---
**Author:** ![cevans](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/cevans/32/244194_2.png) [@cevans](https://forum.nachi.org/u/cevans)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2013, 1:20am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/roof-rack/76457/17 "2013-03-22T01:20:11Z")
Juan, If you’re looking at going with a Yakima round bar system and your SUV has side rails, I have these: [http://www.ebay.com/itm/310634560447?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&\_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649](http://www.ebay.com/itm/310634560447?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649). You’re welcome to them if you need them. ---
**Author:** ![jjimenez](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a87d85/32.png) [@jjimenez](https://forum.nachi.org/u/jjimenez)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2013, 2:37am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/roof-rack/76457/18 "2013-03-22T02:37:14Z")
> [@cevans](#): > > Juan, > > If you’re looking at going with a Yakima round bar system and your SUV has side rails, I have these: [http://www.ebay.com/itm/310634560447?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&\_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649](http://www.ebay.com/itm/310634560447?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649). > > You’re welcome to them if you need them. Wow. I appreciate that but I don’t have the SUV yet. I thought I was going to buy an explorer today but just as I signed the last piece of paper they said oh wait its broken. I am not sure what I am going to get yet. Will those hold a ladder? ---
**Author:** ![bboerner](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/bboerner/32/354840_2.png) [@bboerner](https://forum.nachi.org/u/bboerner)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2013, 2:40am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/roof-rack/76457/19 "2013-03-22T02:40:36Z")
> [@jjimenez](#): > > Wow. I appreciate that but I don’t have the SUV yet. I thought I was going to buy an explorer today but just as I signed the last piece of paper they said oh wait its broken. I am not sure what I am going to get yet. Will those hold a ladder? Juan get a 4 runner. Very reliable. Mine is 1 owner and runs like a dream still and is comfortable. It’s a 99 and I only paid 6K. Clients have already commented on it. I like much more professional now. ---
**Author:** ![bboerner](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/bboerner/32/354840_2.png) [@bboerner](https://forum.nachi.org/u/bboerner)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2013, 2:41am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/roof-rack/76457/20 "2013-03-22T02:41:10Z")
> [@cevans](#): > > Juan, > > If you’re looking at going with a Yakima round bar system and your SUV has side rails, I have these: [http://www.ebay.com/itm/310634560447?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&\_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649](http://www.ebay.com/itm/310634560447?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649). > > You’re welcome to them if you need them. That is very nice of you Chuck, indeed. [Next page](https://forum.nachi.org/t/roof-rack/76457.md?page=2)