ID95PATH Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Hi All. My 95 Pathfinder has the spare tire mounted in the cargo area and I plan to build a custom rear bumper with carrier sometime soon. My thought for a temporary solution was to throw it on a roof rack. It came with Thule cross-bars so I need a basket-type rack. I like the Thule MOAB, but not the $350 price tag. Has anybody found a "better value" rack that can go on my Thule square bars? Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csutke Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 you could always find another brand of rack and use U-bolts to mount it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mws Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 (edited) The really cheap among us weld up our own... Edited February 25, 2008 by mws Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimGreg Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 I found a Coleman basket for $99 on sale for half price at Target a few years ago. It has universal U mounts that fit any crosstube/bar. It kinda looks like a cheap version of the Yakima Load Warrior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammyb33 Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 they sell them new on costcos website for cheaper than 99 bucks i believe when i last checked.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerdave Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 did you ever figure anything out? I am looking for a good rack, can anyone make me one or give me a good idea of what to look for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzy Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 I found a Coleman basket for $99 on sale for half price at Target a few years ago. It has universal U mounts that fit any crosstube/bar. It kinda looks like a cheap version of the Yakima Load Warrior. The same rack was sold up here in Canada under the name SPORTRACK... I've had mine for 3.5 years... and it's great, especially for the price. Mine was a bit more than what GG paid... but still very much worth it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerdave Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 The same rack was sold up here in Canada under the name SPORTRACK... I've had mine for 3.5 years... and it's great, especially for the price. Mine was a bit more than what GG paid... but still very much worth it! does that go on a roof rack or is that its own assembly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LD50 Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 I also have the SPORTRACK, i Used u-bolts to attach it to my round yakima racks. Pic below Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimGreg Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 does that go on a roof rack or is that its own assembly? They are made to mount on a rack, but you could probably fab 4 feet to bolt to the roof and basket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzy Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 does that go on a roof rack or is that its own assembly? It's just the basket, it came with u bolts to affix... I now have them attached the the Thule bars... before that they were attached to the stock Nissan crosser bars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ID95PATH Posted March 1, 2008 Author Share Posted March 1, 2008 Actually I haven't decided yet. Like I said, my Pathy came with Thule square bar and mounts but they were not on. I didn't think it was a big deal until I saw that that alone is over $250. So I ordered locks and new handles (which were missing). Once I get the bars on, I'll get a basket. I'm glad I held off because I was leaning toward one at Cabelas for $160 here: Cabela's rack Now I see there is a dealer in my small town for SPORTRACK, so I'll check that out. It looks like it may be a better rack for less money....Thanks!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NismoSkyZ Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 I use a Rola rack, a little small but it does the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ID95PATH Posted March 5, 2008 Author Share Posted March 5, 2008 Anyone have a Surco rack? They look pretty good for the $, though so does the Sportrack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzy Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 My ex had a Surco rack on his X... wasnt too bad, no complaints. AFAIK, they're not that cheap to buy. (We got it used) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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