Oh wow... Appreciate the video dude, glad you love our product!
@CoolGuyClub10 ай бұрын
You guys make the best roof rack in the business. Thank you for such a great product.
@chrisnowak27769 ай бұрын
Just ordered mine!
@farmertoby297110 ай бұрын
I commented on one of your older videos about that rack, and you warned me then to stay away. I'm so glad you did. I just ordered my Gobi Stealth last week. I can't wait for it to get here.
@CoolGuyClub10 ай бұрын
Gobi is a great product, I'm sure it will be 100x better than Victory 4x4
@chrisnowak27769 ай бұрын
I was just about to pull the trigger on a V4x4 rack, but I was worried about mounting my OVS 270 to it since the crossbars dont mount flush with the side rails. I stumbled on to this video and Im glad I did. What I appreciate the most, is that you spent time discussing and comparing the difference between the two racks. Most people would just talk about it and not compare side to side. The discussion about load transfers is particularly important. You are completely correct in that having such a load bearing completly on 2 ~6m bolts is frightening. My awning uses a 3/8" thick steel bracket and 3/8" bolts just for ~40-50 lbs, a rooftop tent should require at least that.
@CoolGuyClub9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for watching! I learned the hard way and it cost me $1200 to make that mistake. I don’t want anyone else making the same mistake I did.
@2-old-Forthischet10 ай бұрын
A bought two knock off racks so far. One for my van and one for my 4Runner. They have lasted numerous trips and cost much less than the "popular" racks. Neither of these racks needed to use any holes on the roofs. Another plus is that if I ever want to sell the vehicles without the racks, no problems. Nothing will ever show that there was ever a rack on the vehicles.
@tyler71469 ай бұрын
Great informative comment
@MrLarrybyrne2 ай бұрын
The Sherpa for my Tacoma is due to arrive any day...can't wait. I really like how you installed the supports first, then assembled the rack on the roof. Makes so much more sense than other assembly videos I've seen where the OP assembles the rack separately, then mounts it.
@AlannaJunee9 ай бұрын
Thanks for the honesty and the heads up on low quality products. Sherpa here I come.
@CoolGuyClub8 ай бұрын
You won't be disappointed I promise. Sherpa is extremely impressive with how high quality it is.
@stedvet10 ай бұрын
Good timing. I was just reading a comment last night on Victory’s YT channel for that exact rack. Someone asked them about the load rating and their answer was condescending and political. I appreciate you pointing out the bad engineering on this rack. I had their bed rack on my Tundra a few years ago for my Tepui Autana RTT and it was okay. I almost bought the Sequoia rack until I saw this video and your other one about it. What’s your thoughts on the AL Offroad rack? Tandem Offroad runs that one. It uses the same approach to the roof attachments, although I’m not sure about the AL Offroad rack’s split sidepieces. Maybe they do that for shipping costs.
@CoolGuyClub10 ай бұрын
I actually reached out to AL off-road for the product to include in this video and they didn’t respond. I wish they did because I haven’t seen any information on their mount design or assembly. I’ve just seen photos of the racks on their rigs
@blessedohanaoverland10 ай бұрын
I think that was the response they sent to me!! Haha This is concerning for sure
@drumrboy80Ай бұрын
The only video I needed to see. Sherpa crestone sport ordered.
@CoolGuyClubАй бұрын
Thank you for watching! Sherpa is the best!
@matthewj473927 күн бұрын
The hate is strong, love it! Just ordered the Harvard mounting brackets to make my own rack. Wanted to at least get the mounts correct!
@CoolGuyClub27 күн бұрын
They are extremely strong mounts you’re off to a good start
@worldofru72514 күн бұрын
Ooof. I'm glad i saw this video.... And juat like that! 1 single video almost bankrupts a company 😂😂
@CoolGuyClub14 күн бұрын
Thank you for watching! I’m just trying to make sure no one else makes the mistake I did.
@CorsoandMastiffadventures10 ай бұрын
Thanks for update my dude. Been waiting for this!
@CoolGuyClub10 ай бұрын
My pleasure
@SwellRunner3 ай бұрын
Sherpa makes great stuff. This is what I'll put on our '21 platinum.
@CoolGuyClub2 ай бұрын
When you buy it, say you saw this video. They will really appreciate it.
@marky390410 ай бұрын
I bought victory molle panel and shelf system....it was trash. I had to modify it and drill new holes to make it work.
@CoolGuyClub10 ай бұрын
Ugh that’s such a bummer I’m sorry about that.
@ThatPsillyDude10 ай бұрын
I think I'll build my own. Everything is made cheaply these days.
@CoolGuyClub10 ай бұрын
Go for it!
@badlandsoverland311610 ай бұрын
Good video. Thanks for the info. Love the Sequoia build.
@CoolGuyClub10 ай бұрын
Thank you thank you
@nguyen13145 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing was about to pull this one since they got the pre taillights
@CoolGuyClub5 ай бұрын
I’m so glad you didn’t
@studiooff294610 ай бұрын
this isnt shower project, hahahaha! well said
@CoolGuyClub10 ай бұрын
Ahaha freaking victory man.
@ExploringWithTheBz10 ай бұрын
One word: Sherpa. I had a Prinsu on our 5th Gen 4runner and it was a POS- rusty hardware, crappy threads, no adjustability. Spent the money for a Sherpa and it was a million times better than the Prinsu- thicker material, more adjustable, no need for silicone. You get what you pay for. Sherpa may be a little bit more money, but it's worth every penny.
@CoolGuyClub10 ай бұрын
It really is worth every penny and honestly it’s not too expensive
@jonc737110 ай бұрын
Only brand I trust is Sherpa for roof racks. Victory has the finish and quality worse than Amazon lol
@CoolGuyClub10 ай бұрын
It’s horrible. Sherpa is the move
@slanina110 ай бұрын
Do a tent video!
@CoolGuyClub10 ай бұрын
Coming up
@JR-hj3mx2 ай бұрын
Alright Cool Guy, I need a major favor from you. I have recently purchased the Sherpa Harvard for my Sequoia. BUT, I think they sent me the wrong side rails. Can you measure the length or your rack for me? The side rails they have sent me are around 91" long and online it says product dimensions are 100.5" x 53.5". It looks stupid short when I hold it up to the truck. Can you confirm the length of your side rails for me? Also, a second random favor...Can you measure the distance from the rear lip between the roof and the lift gate to the rear edge to the mount that attaches the rack to the roof? Hopefully that makes sense. P.S. love all the Sequoia content on your channel!
@CoolGuyClub2 ай бұрын
I got you covered. The side rails on my rig are exactly 100 inches long tip to tail.
@jamesdavidsmith403310 ай бұрын
Great video, from another Cool Guy.
@CoolGuyClub10 ай бұрын
I appreciate those words! Thanks for watching.
@ralphgabb348710 ай бұрын
Love your videos and respect your opion. What are your thoughts on the frontrunner roof rack? Ive already got their frontrunner packs so i thought it would make sense to pair it with the roof rack but dont want trash quality like the victory.
@CoolGuyClub10 ай бұрын
I wish I knew more about the way front runner secures to the vehicle. I will say that they are all about making their accessories modular with their rack system and that’s a huge plus.
@jameszukowski67086 ай бұрын
dude awesome video!
@CoolGuyClub6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much
@FrancisEDecEsquire6 ай бұрын
How difficult is it to get your doggos into the roof top tent? Any special method you use?
@CoolGuyClub6 ай бұрын
I just pick them up and put them over my shoulder. They sit pretty still for it
@blessedohanaoverland10 ай бұрын
Good stuff. Do those crossbars flex nearly as much as the victory?
@blessedohanaoverland10 ай бұрын
Also - you think the victory rack would work better if it had better mounts? Like, would the Sherpa mounts work with the V4x4?
@richardmendez616210 ай бұрын
Can a rooftop tent be installed on the regular rack comes with the Sequoia
@CoolGuyClub10 ай бұрын
It can but it has to be very light the factory rack has a load limit of 150 lbs. there are some companies that make upgraded crossbars for the factory rack that could increase the load limit
@patriotsleepercell40606 ай бұрын
I almost went with this but those brakets are terrible design