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Martin offroad rack!

Discussion in 'Product Reviews' started by Gallywick1977, Apr 30, 2019.

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  1. Apr 23, 2020 at 10:48 AM
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  2. May 1, 2020 at 8:27 PM
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    Anyone successfully attach a surfboard to one of these racks?
     
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  3. May 11, 2020 at 11:39 AM
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    Any advice how to remove SOAP STAINS off this Martin Rack? Kinda shocked this is happening from cleaning the truck?

    85206269-2735-406D-A73D-5990BF3BAC13.jpg
     
    Jeffzila, May 11, 2020
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  4. May 11, 2020 at 11:49 AM
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    This is a common sentiment among consumers. Companies know it. That’s why so many have outsourced to other countries. It’s a race to the bottom price point. Most customers just want inexpensive products. They don’t really care about anything else.
     
    jowybyo, May 11, 2020
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  5. Jun 11, 2020 at 1:51 AM
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    People don't want to hear that. Never mind the fact it has an extra tie down holes and sits lower. I tried to get them to give me how many differences it needed to not be a direct copy. They never did. Now granted, I have no doubt the Prinsu was used as a huge inspiration and it's damn near identical. They just whined until the thread was shut down. I found it funny that the one bitching the most had a chinese knock off pro grill on his truck. I guess that's ok. I've had my Martin rack for over a year with absolutely no complaints. I will eventually get the camper rack too.

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    gixxerphil, Jun 11, 2020
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  6. Jun 11, 2020 at 7:34 PM
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    I'm interested in the rack i just want to see what happens with this. Any idea how much weight the stock 5 bar rack can hold?
     
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  7. Jun 13, 2020 at 3:18 AM
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    Yeah I don't understand why people get so bent out of shape about other companies making a similar roof rack. Caliraised has one a company called hooks and something has one. It should be encourage that we have more people willing to take time out to provide us with great products. Its not like people aren't ordering prinsu anymore.
     
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  8. Jun 16, 2020 at 11:20 AM
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    I have not tested the rack to the point of shearing bolts, but if you're planning to mount a RTT, or anything of that weight and size, I recommend adding an additional (2) crossbars for a total of (6) up top. At that point, the rack can easily support the additional weight. The standard (5) crossbar rack is more designed for those looking to mount the basic traction pads, rotopax, and/or storage case without completely breaking the bank.
     
    gmartin284, Jun 16, 2020
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  9. Jun 16, 2020 at 11:21 AM
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    What are you using to clean the truck? Are you scrubbing the rack at all? I haven't experience this on my truck.
     
    gmartin284, Jun 16, 2020
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  10. Jun 19, 2020 at 4:49 PM
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    Simple green or better yet, chemical bro citrus clean
     
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  11. Jun 19, 2020 at 5:23 PM
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    Funny enough, I use their citrus clean on my rig also. It's decent for bugs too :cheers:
     
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  12. Jun 19, 2020 at 5:30 PM
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  13. Jun 22, 2020 at 7:27 PM
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  14. Jun 23, 2020 at 6:30 PM
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    Just ordered my rack. @gmartin284
    ;)

    looking forward to sharing pics!
     
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  15. Jun 24, 2020 at 12:02 PM
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    I do now... Felt like a kook putting a board on my truck just for a picture though. :anonymous: At least my fins are forward...

    ! surfboard 1.jpg Surfboard 2.jpg
     
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  16. Jun 24, 2020 at 5:19 PM
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    Nice. Thanks. Enjoy your surf
     
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  17. Jun 25, 2020 at 2:25 PM
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    anyone have suggestions for what size bolt or nut is needed for the cross bars? I cannot find a size that will slide in. Ordered a mount meant for Prinsu and that hardware is too large.
     
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  18. Jun 25, 2020 at 3:10 PM
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    I use drop in t-nuts. Works great. Ordered a bunch from here.
    https://sherpaequipmentco.com/components

     
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  19. Jun 25, 2020 at 3:15 PM
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    Awesome, thank you! They hold stuff pretty solid up there? Seem like the bolt wouldn't be able to go in too far
     
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  20. Jun 25, 2020 at 3:18 PM
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    Depends on the length of the bolt. I grabbed a few different sizes because you have to factor in bottoming out into the crossbar. I'm using the same t-nuts holding my 6.5 foot awning brackets with no issue. Added a few eye bolts for strapping down various gear.

     
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