1. Welcome to 4Runners.com!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all 4Runner discussion topics
    • Transfer over your build thread from a different forum to this one
    • Communicate privately with other 4Runner owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

Roof rack questions.....Gobi or something else

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by Fishbum, Nov 18, 2023.

  1. Nov 18, 2023 at 2:23 PM
    #1
    Fishbum

    Fishbum [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Jun 13, 2021
    Member:
    #21933
    Messages:
    367
    Gender:
    Male
    So maybe a dumb question.....But with things like Gobi or other brands can they hold luggage or dry bags like a Yakima basket does?

    If so let's talk brand recommendations
     
  2. Nov 18, 2023 at 3:17 PM
    #2
    Borracho Loco

    Borracho Loco My 4Runner identifies as a Prius!

    Joined:
    Sep 23, 2023
    Member:
    #35824
    Messages:
    2,633
    Gender:
    Male
    Dallas/Ft Worth
    Vehicle:
    2023 40th Anniversary Special Edition
    Oooh look, another mod.....

    With the proper amount of straps/bungee cords/tie-downs, you can hold ANYTHING in the Gobi. Now, please note I didn't say you could do it safely or successfully. Just that it could be done.
     
  3. Nov 18, 2023 at 3:35 PM
    #3
    Latrans

    Latrans New Member

    Joined:
    Sep 22, 2023
    Member:
    #35808
    Messages:
    160
    Gender:
    Male
    Wichita, Kansas
    Vehicle:
    2023 4Runner SR5
    OP, I share your sentiments. I’m selling my Thule basket and moving on to a flat rack — Sherpa, but I don’t know how I’ll do it. With my Thule I have a nice luggage bag, net, and straps to tighten it all down. I suppose I can do the same thing but there’s not any support like there is with a basket model.
     
  4. Nov 18, 2023 at 4:14 PM
    #4
    Fishbum

    Fishbum [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Jun 13, 2021
    Member:
    #21933
    Messages:
    367
    Gender:
    Male

    Yeah I have the old Moab and it's pretty deep even compared to a yak
     
  5. Nov 18, 2023 at 4:50 PM
    #5
    wax poetic

    wax poetic Raking like a mofo

    Joined:
    Mar 28, 2023
    Member:
    #32027
    Messages:
    634
    Gender:
    Male
    Arizona
    Vehicle:
    21 Super White TRD OR
    OEM+ Trail Edition rims w/ Toyo AT3 in stock size / OEM Black Lug nuts OEM Heritage Grill OEM Black Valences (f + r) Westcott Sliders/Modular Roof Rack Roam 95L case DIY sleeping platform
    RLTW likes this.
  6. Nov 18, 2023 at 7:29 PM
    #6
    Yotaholic

    Yotaholic New Member

    Joined:
    Mar 8, 2023
    Member:
    #31655
    Messages:
    3,458
    Olympia, WA
    Don't buy cheap.
     
    RLTW likes this.
  7. Nov 18, 2023 at 7:33 PM
    #7
    Fishbum

    Fishbum [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Jun 13, 2021
    Member:
    #21933
    Messages:
    367
    Gender:
    Male
    Explain
     
  8. Nov 18, 2023 at 7:40 PM
    #8
    Yotaholic

    Yotaholic New Member

    Joined:
    Mar 8, 2023
    Member:
    #31655
    Messages:
    3,458
    Olympia, WA
    I bought a $350 one and is already rusted. And bent(My fault, not rack's fault).

    20231118_134856.jpg
     
  9. Nov 19, 2023 at 12:14 AM
    #9
    McSpazatron

    McSpazatron New Member

    Joined:
    Feb 16, 2021
    Member:
    #19810
    Messages:
    5,533
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2021 4runner OR
    Dobinson IMS Warn Bumper CaliRaised Sliders 285/70 K02s
    Whoah! How did it bend?
     
  10. Nov 19, 2023 at 7:48 AM
    #10
    Fishbum

    Fishbum [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Jun 13, 2021
    Member:
    #21933
    Messages:
    367
    Gender:
    Male
    Yeah maybe I'd be better off with like a longer basket
     
  11. Nov 19, 2023 at 8:38 AM
    #11
    Henry J

    Henry J Crap…crap crap crap crap…crap

    Joined:
    Aug 8, 2020
    Member:
    #15986
    Messages:
    849
    Gender:
    Male
    Sacramento Ca
    Vehicle:
    2008 Brick Red FJ & 2011 Silver T4R Trail
    I love my gobi. I used the excuse of needing it to move my kid’s stuff to college (and beyond). I had moving boxes, luggage, small furniture, etc.

    The only thing I won’t put up there is a RTT. If you are gonna do that just get a flat rack and call it a day.
     
  12. Dec 26, 2023 at 4:30 PM
    #12
    kojak

    kojak New Member

    Joined:
    Sep 19, 2023
    Member:
    #35749
    Messages:
    280
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    21 SR5P 4x4
  13. Dec 26, 2023 at 5:25 PM
    #13
    PVT Pablo

    PVT Pablo

    Joined:
    Mar 10, 2016
    Member:
    #1694
    Messages:
    2,372
    First Name:
    Paul
    Kitsap County, WA
    Vehicle:
    2016 4Runner TRD Pro
    I traveled with a dry bag and multiple pieces of luggage on my Gobi, from east to west coast in a few days, unloading and loading daily at hotels.

    Rack worked great. Will other racks do the same thing? Maybe? I don't have those. But my Gobi worked well to keep from losing my stuff.

    20220526_191312.jpg
     
    ParaRunner likes this.
  14. Dec 26, 2023 at 5:27 PM
    #14
    Shanky

    Shanky New Member

    Joined:
    Mar 19, 2023
    Member:
    #31847
    Messages:
    127
    Happy with the product.IMG_2049.jpg IMG_2050.jpg
     
  15. Dec 28, 2023 at 4:55 PM
    #15
    kjfswkr

    kjfswkr New Member

    Joined:
    Oct 26, 2023
    Member:
    #36377
    Messages:
    77
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Kevin
    New Hampshire
    Vehicle:
    2023 4 Runner
    What is an RFT?

    kevin
     
  16. Dec 28, 2023 at 5:01 PM
    #16
    2021venture

    2021venture New Member

    Joined:
    Jan 15, 2023
    Member:
    #30658
    Messages:
    855
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Todd
    Vehicle:
    2021 Venture
    Elka 2.5, Apache Offroad UCA, durobumps, RCI full skids, RSG sliders, 10 lb Powertank, Maxtrax, Hi lift jack, Westscott Designs modular roof rack and ladder, ARB rear diff breather relocate, ECGS bushing upgrade, c4 low profile bumper, Baja designs S8 lightbar, warn evo winch, factor 55 ultrahook, 80% off-road rear bumper, 4.56 regear
    RTT

    Roof top tent
     
  17. Dec 28, 2023 at 5:34 PM
    #17
    kjfswkr

    kjfswkr New Member

    Joined:
    Oct 26, 2023
    Member:
    #36377
    Messages:
    77
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Kevin
    New Hampshire
    Vehicle:
    2023 4 Runner
    Thank you.

    Kevin
     
  18. Dec 29, 2023 at 1:27 AM
    #18
    Gripster

    Gripster New Member

    Joined:
    Mar 3, 2023
    Member:
    #31544
    Messages:
    102
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2016 Trail Premium
    The flat racks have T slots to slide all kinds of mounts to. The simplest is an eye bolt that locks in T slot. Then you just use straps to hold your junk. They work great for holding things down.
     
  19. Dec 29, 2023 at 9:39 AM
    #19
    mcat707

    mcat707 MURDERED TRD

    Joined:
    Dec 6, 2019
    Member:
    #12235
    Messages:
    354
    Gender:
    Male
    NOR*CAL - Solano County
    Vehicle:
    2015 TRDPro - Attitude Black Metallic 218
    I don’t have a picture of my luggage mounted on top, but my Gobi Stealth has served me well. The major downside is, It does bring the MPGs down.


    IMG_2945.jpg
     
    Steve Berman likes this.
  20. Dec 29, 2023 at 10:41 AM
    #20
    2021venture

    2021venture New Member

    Joined:
    Jan 15, 2023
    Member:
    #30658
    Messages:
    855
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Todd
    Vehicle:
    2021 Venture
    Elka 2.5, Apache Offroad UCA, durobumps, RCI full skids, RSG sliders, 10 lb Powertank, Maxtrax, Hi lift jack, Westscott Designs modular roof rack and ladder, ARB rear diff breather relocate, ECGS bushing upgrade, c4 low profile bumper, Baja designs S8 lightbar, warn evo winch, factor 55 ultrahook, 80% off-road rear bumper, 4.56 regear
    I have the Wescott Design modular coming this weekend. It advertises improving mpg which I hope is true. The design looks similar to Prinsu and Sherpa. All 3 brands look like great racks with solid feedback from other owners.

    I needed a basket and went with the floor plates. I have not seen anyone with the floor mini basket option on the forum real world experience. The downside with any rack is adding wind drag - decreased mpg/power loss. This is why I made decision to go low profile route already having had a steel basket.

    I do love the looks of the Gobi.
     
  21. Dec 29, 2023 at 11:59 AM
    #21
    Geojanitor

    Geojanitor New Member

    Joined:
    Oct 24, 2022
    Member:
    #29240
    Messages:
    36
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Dave
    Eastern WA
    Vehicle:
    2019 Red SR5 Premier
    Gobi Stealth Rack, Finn Fab Molle Panels, Greenlane sliders
    I have the Gobi Stealth with the sunroof opening. I love it! The mesh platform allows all sorts of connection options from bolts and eyebolts to just hooking bungies to the mesh or rails. I use cargo bags and Frontrunner wolf packs regularly. I also like the ability to stand on the roof rack to spot routes or just stargaze. As to the mileage drop, I still get 18mpg average loaded or not. I will probably go for the sunroof insert at some point but like the option to open the sunroof and have no obstructions to my view. All in all I am very pleased with the purchase.
     
    Steve Berman likes this.
  22. Dec 29, 2023 at 3:04 PM
    #22
    wax poetic

    wax poetic Raking like a mofo

    Joined:
    Mar 28, 2023
    Member:
    #32027
    Messages:
    634
    Gender:
    Male
    Arizona
    Vehicle:
    21 Super White TRD OR
    OEM+ Trail Edition rims w/ Toyo AT3 in stock size / OEM Black Lug nuts OEM Heritage Grill OEM Black Valences (f + r) Westcott Sliders/Modular Roof Rack Roam 95L case DIY sleeping platform

    You will have the slightest of baskets with the floor plates in. Here is someone selling them near me and their images show how the setup will look. I also swapped out the Westcott mounting sleeves for the Sherpa rubber mounts and with that set up I can say MPG's do not seem to have been affected to numbers prior to install. But mine sits a bit lower than it would with the Westcott metal sleeves.
     
    2021venture[QUOTED] likes this.
  23. Dec 29, 2023 at 3:12 PM
    #23
    2021venture

    2021venture New Member

    Joined:
    Jan 15, 2023
    Member:
    #30658
    Messages:
    855
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Todd
    Vehicle:
    2021 Venture
    Elka 2.5, Apache Offroad UCA, durobumps, RCI full skids, RSG sliders, 10 lb Powertank, Maxtrax, Hi lift jack, Westscott Designs modular roof rack and ladder, ARB rear diff breather relocate, ECGS bushing upgrade, c4 low profile bumper, Baja designs S8 lightbar, warn evo winch, factor 55 ultrahook, 80% off-road rear bumper, 4.56 regear
    The solid floor is really the requirement for me more so than basket. Dry bag secured with cargo net and straps is typically what I put up there. The cross braces like most of the low profile racks have didn't seem to meet my needs.

    Planning on not using front panels to leave sunroof exposed. Install looks easy if I ever want to add them for full roof panel.
     
    wax poetic[QUOTED] likes this.
  24. Dec 29, 2023 at 3:13 PM
    #24
    RLTW

    RLTW New Member

    Joined:
    Oct 8, 2022
    Member:
    #28989
    Messages:
    221
    Phoenix, Arizona
    Vehicle:
    '22 AG ORP
    You can never go wrong with Jeff and his company Westcott Designs. I have the low profile rack and several other mods from WD. If you have any questions don't hesitate to reach out to Jeff or his right hand man Brian.
     
    wax poetic likes this.
  25. Dec 29, 2023 at 3:15 PM
    #25
    wax poetic

    wax poetic Raking like a mofo

    Joined:
    Mar 28, 2023
    Member:
    #32027
    Messages:
    634
    Gender:
    Male
    Arizona
    Vehicle:
    21 Super White TRD OR
    OEM+ Trail Edition rims w/ Toyo AT3 in stock size / OEM Black Lug nuts OEM Heritage Grill OEM Black Valences (f + r) Westcott Sliders/Modular Roof Rack Roam 95L case DIY sleeping platform
    I originally was going to get it because I thought it created a flush top and
    I definitely second this! Great company and it starts with the great people. Everyone I've met there have been amazing
     
    RLTW[QUOTED] likes this.
  26. Dec 29, 2023 at 3:16 PM
    #26
    2021venture

    2021venture New Member

    Joined:
    Jan 15, 2023
    Member:
    #30658
    Messages:
    855
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Todd
    Vehicle:
    2021 Venture
    Elka 2.5, Apache Offroad UCA, durobumps, RCI full skids, RSG sliders, 10 lb Powertank, Maxtrax, Hi lift jack, Westscott Designs modular roof rack and ladder, ARB rear diff breather relocate, ECGS bushing upgrade, c4 low profile bumper, Baja designs S8 lightbar, warn evo winch, factor 55 ultrahook, 80% off-road rear bumper, 4.56 regear
    Yep all the positive reviews on WD and super high quality products gave me confidence going with them even if no reviews here on the roof panels.

    Here is my old setup hoping will work the same with the low profile rack. I try to keep the heavy gear in truck and lighter bulky stuff on roof.

    20230521_094539.jpg
     
    Last edited: Dec 29, 2023
    RLTW[QUOTED] likes this.
  27. Dec 29, 2023 at 3:32 PM
    #27
    Mr. Snuffleupagus

    Mr. Snuffleupagus Light Runner

    Joined:
    Dec 6, 2021
    Member:
    #24531
    Messages:
    198
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Brandt
    Colorado
    Vehicle:
    2022 TRD Pro
    Elka 2.5 DC, Sherpa Crestone, C4 Lo Pro, Baja Designs S8, Morimoto 4bangers, Switch Pro 9100, Westcott Designs sliders, Toyo Open Country RT Trail 285 75/R17, Morimoto XB Evo
    Top brands IMHO opinion are Westcott, Sherpa and Gobi. I've been running a Sherpa Crestone for 2+ years and have strapped everything and then some to it. Super solid in every way.
     
    wax poetic and RLTW like this.
  28. Dec 29, 2023 at 4:21 PM
    #28
    kojak

    kojak New Member

    Joined:
    Sep 19, 2023
    Member:
    #35749
    Messages:
    280
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    21 SR5P 4x4
    PXL_20231229_235455372.jpg

    Stainless fender and rubber washer sandwich for front runner mounts on a Gobi.
     
    Steve Berman likes this.

Products Discussed in

To Top