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This is why I went with the basic setup I have. Originally I was going for the Uneek rack but would have to modify my garage entrance as I just fit in as it is. Mine's so tight, I can't secure my maxtrax with ratchet straps as that little bit of height stops me. I use flat luggage straps instead

I looked at roof top tents but I liked my vehicle garaged at night and you have to pack up every time you want to go for a drive so I opted for a camper trailer. I'm guessing that's no good to you in a unit though.
I like your setup, it is so similar to mine, i just don't have the tray/rack. I'm also tight for space in that I can't fit in the garage with the bars on, so a rack would never fit.

To be honest, it's all another "I hate living in Sydney" thing! My problems here come from a deeper, darker place!
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I like your setup, it is so similar to mine, i just don't have the tray/rack. I'm also tight for space in that I can't fit in the garage with the bars on, so a rack would never fit.

To be honest, it's all another "I hate living in Sydney" thing! My problems here come from a deeper, darker place!
I lived in Sydney for nearly 30 years due to my work so I know how you feel. Although to be honest I do miss Sydney, even though I was born here in Newcastle. I only moved because the missus had had enough so I changed jobs.

However, if I stayed in Sydney I wouldn't have bought the Wrangler. As much as I love driving it on weekends (I have a Hilux work truck), I don't think I could have handled spending every day driving it in Sydney traffic. I don't know how you guys do it.
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I lived in Sydney for nearly 30 years due to my work so I know how you feel. Although to be honest I do miss Sydney, even though I was born here in Newcastle. I only moved because the missus had had enough so I changed jobs.

However, if I stayed in Sydney I wouldn't have bought the Wrangler. As much as I love driving it on weekends (I have a Hilux work truck), I don't think I could have handled spending every day driving it in Sydney traffic. I don't know how you guys do it.
I cycle to and from work most days because a) it's cheaper and b) it's the same if not less time! So I wouldn't call it my daily driver. But it is our only vehicle. My Mrs works about 1 km from where we live so she walks the dog to work, so it really only gets used 3-4 times a week.

I would definitely move out of Sydney to get away from the rat-race, it does my head in. But I know I'd inevitably miss heaps of shit here. It's the double edged sword isn't it!
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AEV mounted through the hard top because it's pretty much going to be the strongest roof rack
(maybe only beaten by the slightly ugly frontrunner)

I have a James Baroud XXL up on top, the gaps in the roof rack tray line up perfectly with the rails under the tent, the usual pioneer trays don't line up the same apparently.

it's an expensive set up but it's rock solid and I don't regret spending an extra 25% compared to what another rack/tent combo would have cost me
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AEV mounted through the hard top because it's pretty much going to be the strongest roof rack
(maybe only beaten by the slightly ugly frontrunner)

I have a James Baroud XXL up on top, the gaps in the roof rack tray line up perfectly with the rails under the tent, the usual pioneer trays don't line up the same apparently.

it's an expensive set up but it's rock solid and I don't regret spending an extra 25% compared to what another rack/tent combo would have cost me
I think this is the way to go for sure. Those James Baroud set-ups are mega, would love one!
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I got a Uneek roof rack.
I Hate it. Wish i got the Gobi

Reasons I dislike it
- The main frame came bent. (been almost 2 months, waiting for replacement still.)
- Bolts they give are s**t.
- They forgot to send me my Extra roof rack. which is $300.....
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Rhino backbone with pioneer platform. Wait for a sale, mine cost 1200 for JKU.

PROS:

They actually rate it. 120 kgs driving, 300 something static like when you are all in your rooftop tent. Try finding a rating for an AEV.

You can use it as a lifting point to remove your hard top. No extra bolts to remove.

Low profile, fit under stuff.

Can be easily fitted with basic tools, good instructions supplied.

Platform is pre assembled.

Freedom panels come off easily.

Do not need to remove roof to fit, just needs to be slid back 300 mm .

CONS:

Have not found any.

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