Finally got my Rola Roof Rack installed and couldn't be happier with it, my Patriot is officially taller than me & really looking the part.
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Rola Roof Rack Install.
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Looks good. I thought of getting one but it just didn't make sense since I find it useless compare to a roof cargo box. My point was to carry some stuff (and have it protected). but it definitively looks good. It would look better with a lift though. That way, the Pat doesn't look squashed.
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Looks great. I was torn between a rack and a box. Ended up going fox the box but still love the "look" the rack provides.
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Ordered the rack from etrailer.com for $179 with free shipping. Researched a lot of racks before deciding on the Rola, many looked a bit tame compared to the Rola which has a more beefy appearance and nice solid set of brackets to attach with. The Rola has one of the best length to width ratio's - basically takes up the entire length of the roof rails and sits just inside the rails width-wise. It comes in 2 pieces and goes together in about 5 mins - seal the joints with RTV black silicone and it should be worry free. The air deflector is included and a must to keep the noise down at highway speeds, all in all a very solid rack for the money.
The Rola requires cross bars so after a quick ebay search I purchased the OEM cross bars from a dealership surplus - cost $120, attached to the jeep in about 5 mins.
Here's a recent pic with my Warn fogs attached which are about to be swapped out for 2 PIAA 540's.
The Rola requires cross bars so after a quick ebay search I purchased the OEM cross bars from a dealership surplus - cost $120, attached to the jeep in about 5 mins.
Here's a recent pic with my Warn fogs attached which are about to be swapped out for 2 PIAA 540's.
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For anyone in Ontario looking to get one, I surprisingly got it for $175 right here in Mississauga around June. www.cobra1.com
It is a solid rack and have had a chance to test it thoroughly a few times. Picked up my Cragar rims and Grabber tires in the States and loaded them on no problems. Had quite a bit of deck lumber loaded another time, so very versatile. I carry a thule quest cargo bag which fits within the carrier for those wet occasions.
It is a solid rack and have had a chance to test it thoroughly a few times. Picked up my Cragar rims and Grabber tires in the States and loaded them on no problems. Had quite a bit of deck lumber loaded another time, so very versatile. I carry a thule quest cargo bag which fits within the carrier for those wet occasions.
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Dixiedawg,
I got it on sale for $40 and as I said fits great. Waterproof, spacious, good quality and folds in a bag for easy travel.
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Check this thread for how I installed them:
http://www.jeeppatriot.com/forum/showthread.php?t=60042
No leaks with this method as there is no drilling.
http://www.jeeppatriot.com/forum/showthread.php?t=60042
No leaks with this method as there is no drilling.
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This thread may have helped me decide which cargo basket to buy. Looks great!!
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Looks good.
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Here's a link for the Rola at etrailer.com
http://www.etrailer.com/Roof-Cargo-Carrier/Rola/59504.html
http://www.etrailer.com/Roof-Cargo-Carrier/Rola/59504.html
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Swift, the basket looks great, but I'm worried about the back end interfering with my two antennas clamped to the rails. If you get a chance, would you mind taking a picture from the back end of your Pat, showing how much overhang you have with the Rola, over the rails?
Thanks!
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