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Finally a roof rack that follows the body lines. To many racks dip in which looks weird with the squared up hard top.
Just need to make a half rack option and I’ll be completely sold.
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Day 2 was a huge success. Received numerous compliments on the racks.

Here is a shot of our front end setup. Featuring:
* MAXIMUS-3 JT: Classic Hoop, Winch Plate, Tow Loops, Winch Hook Anchor, & Light Brackets.
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Liking the Classic Hoop, Winch Plate, Winch Hook Anchor, & Light Brackets - looking forward to more info on them

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@Maximus-3 I checked out all the bed racks showcased at SEMA this year and like yours the best, but:
  • Will it work with a Gladiator with a soft-top (as opposed to a hard-top)?
  • Will it support a rolling soft tonneau cover of some sort (that keeps things dry inside)?
  • Will it support provisions on the roof of the rack to hold kayaks, bikes, basket racks, etc?
What I like about the rack:
  • Sides go straight up, not slanted inward (so odd). Better visibility out the back window.
  • No nonsense on sides for gadgets blocking reach inside and no holes all over the tubes
  • Vertical legs being at far ends of bed
  • Simple, classic but modern, thick tubes
Wish list in order of importance:
  1. Support soft-top Gladiators
  2. Offer/support soft tonneau cover
  3. Support kayaks and bikes on top
  4. Support basket rack on top
  5. Make bed rack a bit higher than roof line (definitly not lower, at roofline OK)
  6. Support enclosing bed rack with soft-top material all around
 

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I definitely think this is the best looking rack, by far, especially with the curved lines, but, the point of a rack, at least in part, is to mount things, at a minimum some gas cans, some maxtrax, etc. As much as I love it, it just doesn't offer enough utility in its current configuration. Should you release some side pieces that are predrilled for common mounting items (rotopax, maxtrax, a shovel, etc) I think it would be a winner.
 
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I definitely think this is the best looking rack, by far, especially with the curved lines, but, the point of a rack, at least in part, is to mount things, at a minimum some gas cans, some maxtrax, etc. As much as I love it, it just doesn't offer enough utility in its current configuration. Should you release some side pieces that are predrilled for common mounting items (rotopax, maxtrax, a shovel, etc) I think it would be a winner.
We agree, our production version of the OVERLAND rack will have many more mounting points for accessories. We are planning on offering exactly what you are describing.
 
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@Maximus-3 I checked out all the bed racks showcased at SEMA this year and like yours the best, but:
  • Will it work with a Gladiator with a soft-top (as opposed to a hard-top)? We are testing compatibility
  • Will it support a rolling soft tonneau cover of some sort (that keeps things dry inside)? Our rack's mounting style will not work with the factory tonneau, but we are looking into creating our own waterproof cover solutions. Note: there are only 1-2 racks on the market that work with factory tonneau, and those racks do not have the same structural integrity that ours provide.
  • Will it support provisions on the roof of the rack to hold kayaks, bikes, basket racks, etc? Yes
Wish list in order of importance:
  1. Support soft-top Gladiators - working on it
  2. Offer/support soft tonneau cover - working on it
  3. Support kayaks and bikes on top - yes, these mounts are available now
  4. Support basket rack on top - already fully compatible.
  5. Make bed rack a bit higher than roof line (definitly not lower, at roofline OK) * Higher = probably not. * Same height = what we offer * Lower = we plan on offering a half rack.
  6. Support enclosing bed rack with soft-top material all around - we are working on a canvas full-cover solution
 

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May I suggest adding some steps. Between the back door and front of fender. Maybe one on top of flair like the WayOut concept. something like this.
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where did you find that? looks nice, want to buy.
 

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We will be revealing more about the install this week. It does work with the factory trail rail system. UPDATE: Just stopped by and spoke with the great people at Decked. I can now confirm that our bed racks will work with the Decked system.
Thanks for stopping by the booth!
 

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Looking good! Excited to see the pricing on the rack and what other things will be able to connect. Please keep us posted. My 1 year old's name is Maximus and we just got the Gladiator... seems fitting to get this rack!!!
 

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Hope we get something that works with the tonneau cover. I need something for my paddleboard racks. Would be nice to have something similar to what i have now.

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