Oh wow... Appreciate the video dude, glad you love our product!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Thanks for the honesty and the heads up on low quality products. Sherpa here I come.

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.

The only video I needed to see. Sherpa crestone sport ordered.

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!

Ooof. I'm glad i saw this video.... And juat like that! 1 single video almost bankrupts a company 😂😂

Thanks for update my dude. Been waiting for this!

Sherpa makes great stuff. This is what I'll put on our '21 platinum.

I bought victory molle panel and shelf system....it was trash. I had to modify it and drill new holes to make it work.

I think I'll build my own. Everything is made cheaply these days.

Good video. Thanks for the info. Love the Sequoia build.

Thanks for sharing was about to pull this one since they got the pre taillights

this isnt shower project, hahahaha! well said

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.

Only brand I trust is Sherpa for roof racks. Victory has the finish and quality worse than Amazon lol

Do a tent video!

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!

Great video, from another Cool Guy.

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.

dude awesome video!

How difficult is it to get your doggos into the roof top tent? Any special method you use?

Good stuff. Do those crossbars flex nearly as much as the victory?

Can a rooftop tent be installed on the regular rack comes with the Sequoia

I almost went with this but those brakets are terrible design