Help Choosing Crossbar or Rack for Bed

[ALT2870]

Like several others eagerly awaiting my RTT from CVT. Have been doing a lot of research and looking. The biggest requirement I arrived at was must be compatible with my bed cover. I think that is a super valuable storage area and it should be covered to stay out of the elements. That really narrowed down my options as I just have the pretty basic Bestop soft rollup with no t-slots as well as no trail rail system. While a full sized rack that would allow the RTT to be also over the cab would be nice it really goes beyond want I want to pay right now especially for the limited use I feel I'd give it. (Not to mention I often open the soft top.) With that in mind here are the following options I have arrived at:

$500/$620 KB Voodoo Pro-X Crossbars: https://www.kbvoodoo.com/all-prox-crossbars/prox-crossbars-jeep-gladiator

$630 JCR Adventure Bed Rack: https://www.jcroffroad.com/product/VABR.html

There is a catch with the KB bars in that for some reason for the Gladiator they are charging for shipping reaching that $620 price point. Not sure why that is as other trucks they don't and when it was introduced here on the forums it was free to ship. Maybe @KB Voodoo can clarify? If there is indeed shipping cost I'd lean to the JCR rack because for $10 more I can get a proper rack with better bed clearance.

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[Frank...]

Billie bars are worth a look.

 

[ALT2870]

I have, those would probably be my third option. They are 60-80 above the other options so not sure if the extra cost is worth it.

 

[NewGladdyOWNR]

Between those two you listed, I'd go JCR. Better bang for you back with more mounting options for accessories. I'd find out what their load rating is for the rack as that is important.

 

[ALT2870]

I could of sworn I saw it dynamic at 300 static 800 but can't seem to find that again.

 

[vicsvx]

I love my low Billie's... Bought them local from another rmemeber for 300.

 

[ALT2870]

I think I'm going to go with the JCR. After throwing the tent up I want a little more space and it's light enough to easily remove and put on. I'll email JCR and see if they can get me loading specs.

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