How long to wait for Gobi rack? coming up on 19 weeks
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Thank you! The hitch is one I had custom made by Detours Off Road Hardware. It still needs to go in for powder coat but it is awesome! Super high quality work and custom made to fit the WK2.
Awesome, they’re close to me - what’d that cost you? I love that it leaves the hitch receiver open, huge bonus considering I have the Factor55 setup back there. Too pretty to not use.
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Mine was $565 with shipping. I added the gas strut to it but everything else was theirs.
Already had a conversation with em. Awesome piece, thanks for the heads up and help.
I finally gave up on Gobi to get me the ladder I ordered in May. They kept giving me dishonest timelines and then blaming me for the delays: they tried to reach me (no record....), the credit card didn't work (has been working fine for everyone else...), I didn't return their calls for weeks (called them the next day...). They told me on 8/8 it was shipping that day, but a different person called on the 17th with the non-working credit card story again and told me that, as soon as they had the credit card payment, they would let the factory know to START the fabrication. I told them no thanks. I own my own business and if we provided this kind of service to our clients I would expect people to take their money elsewhere. So, that's what I'm doing.
What kind of ladder are you looking for?
*I found a small overlanding company in NorCal wih great deals on telescoping ladders for RTTs...
*I found a small overlanding company in NorCal wih great deals on telescoping ladders for RTTs...
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Wow , that's crazy! Has anyone seen their facilities? Is it two guys doing them in a backyard shed or what? I really like their racks but jeez that's ridiculous!
Try Google Maps Street View of their address... that may give you some indication of what is going on there...
Enthusiast I
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New here, hoping to get some advice.
I recently ordered a Gobi Stealth Rack, haven't heard from the salesman yet, today will make 72 hrs.
Does anyone know of an alternative?
I need:
1. No drilling on a 2016 JKU Hardtop, Stock bumper
2. Roof Top Tent capabilities. w/ capacity to hold up to 650 lb + static
3. (mostly bonus) Doesn't look like a monster cage on the rig.
any help would be greatly appreciated.
I recently ordered a Gobi Stealth Rack, haven't heard from the salesman yet, today will make 72 hrs.
Does anyone know of an alternative?
I need:
1. No drilling on a 2016 JKU Hardtop, Stock bumper
2. Roof Top Tent capabilities. w/ capacity to hold up to 650 lb + static
3. (mostly bonus) Doesn't look like a monster cage on the rig.
any help would be greatly appreciated.
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15-18 weeks was the timeline for me. I decided to move to another vendor. I just don't get when you leave multi messages at company and they never call you back.?
Enthusiast I
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Update,
I pulled the trigger on the Gobi Stealth Rack for my 16 JKU. just can't find anything that is rated better at 800 lbs static AND signature no-drill.
I agree that it is pricey, but in my experience you get what you pay for.
The sales person quoted "at least" 12-16 weeks. I am aware that will probably turn into more like 21 weeks. I have a F150 that I can rig up something a lot cheaper for now so I can wait.
Good luck to all that have the patience for the best.
I pulled the trigger on the Gobi Stealth Rack for my 16 JKU. just can't find anything that is rated better at 800 lbs static AND signature no-drill.
I agree that it is pricey, but in my experience you get what you pay for.
The sales person quoted "at least" 12-16 weeks. I am aware that will probably turn into more like 21 weeks. I have a F150 that I can rig up something a lot cheaper for now so I can wait.
Good luck to all that have the patience for the best.
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Hey, if anyone knows of another rack company that offers "containment" bars that isn't completely flat, holds up to 800lbs static, requires no drilling, has as many accessories and looks good in the rig. I'd be happy to purchase from them over continuing the cycle with Gobi. But as far as I have been able to find, there is no such company producing racks like that other than Gobi.
Aside from designing and building it myself (which I'm lacking the facilities and equipment to do so) it seems like Gobi has everyone between a rock and a hard place on this.
Aside from designing and building it myself (which I'm lacking the facilities and equipment to do so) it seems like Gobi has everyone between a rock and a hard place on this.
Ordered a Gobi rack for my 2010 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited on May 15, 2018. Received it on Oct. 19th. That was five months. Installed it next day. Installation went well. There was a defective bolt that holds the wind deflector in place. Called them on the 22nd about the issue. I'll post the final results to this issue. Otherwise the rack is solid and looks great on my Jeep. Installation time 4.5 hours.
Ordered my rack on Aug 5. Still waiting to hear back from them. Pretty disappointed in their customer service
Enthusiast I
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- Daniel
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- Davis
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I have had mine on since 2012 and i had to wait then (they build every one to order) No problems ,no rattles,no regrets. suck it up buttercup. you wont be disappointed
