Toyota Tacoma Roof Rack is Worthless

[@SALGUCO]

Just for the looks then.....! Now reconsidering!

[@RobMotive]

If you want to carry any real weight, I’d go aftermarket.

[@canxlr8]

Thank you for the info!

[@williamlewis6415]

Worthless? Totally agree.

[@devinstetler3612]

My canoe weighs 60 lbs. Canoes made from spectra can weigh as little as 30lbs.

[@derekward2266]

Thanks for the valuable information on this install!

[@BC_Hunter]

I was actually looking at installing them just because I like the look

[@RobMotive]

That was part of the allure for me too👍

[@diegogonzalez-mn5qh]

Dont understan but thule cargo box pacific 200 doesnt fits this bars. The distance between bars is longer than they would be

[@002-i7u]

Mine on the 2020 is fine but it came on it. No fin issues Use it alot

[@RobMotive]

Nice👍

[@3737ace]

Should have returned the roof rack if they were defective

[@Hansaman58]

My 2023 TRD Sport is coming with the rack. No idea if ill use it. But im sure every roof rack ive ever had was limited to 100-150 pounds.

[@mikeoutdoors8724]

Works good for canoe and kayaks that are too long for the bed

[@RobMotive]

Absolutely! Perfect place for them👍

[@SteveB88]

If you look up on Toyotas website, that’s basically what the picture shows. just a single kayak up there. The Low weight capacity is probably meant to carry nothing more than a kayak or a light canoe

[@andrewcostanzo3066]

I️ was thinking this exactly, my main reason for getting them even just long pieces of wood. I️ was confused by the title of the video.

[@samuelwalls6702]

Uptop overland does offer a flat sharkfin, if it's a big deal to you.

[@RobMotive]

Nope, not something I’ll be doing😬

[@uflip06]

Weird. Mine fits just fine on my 2020? Maybe it's a revised model?

[@shadowwing55]

I went with that rack But because of the fin issue, I took it to the dealer and had them install. Got a rack designed for the new fin placement and It works great! Like you, love this look compared to the other brands.

[@RobMotive]

Smart idea👍👍

[@ChiefOmp20]

Could you get an additional cross bar for the middle? Make it 3 bars instead of 2. Universal fit I’d imagine?

[@markhudgins9502]

How do you remove it so that it can be re installed?

[@RobMotive]

It can easily be reinstalled 👍

[@markhudgins9502]

@@RobMotive but how do you remove it ?

[@RobMotive]

Have a look on the channel. 👍

[@rudymarmaro]

What year is your truck? I have a blue, 2021 Tacoma. Do you think that the shark fin antenna is moved back??? I was considering putting one on, but now, I'm dubious.

[@RobMotive]

Mine is a 2021. It is in the right place.

[@rudymarmaro]

@@RobMotive so, would you recommend getting one, and if so, which one, and would you recommend having the dealer install it?

[@RobMotive]

That’s all relevant to your needs. There are many variants to choose from. Whether you install it or take it to a shop depends on your capabilities 👍

[@rudymarmaro]

@@RobMotive I get it. I think I am somewhat like you are, I like having the OPTION of putting something up there. And did you ever find out about how much weight the roof is rated for?

[@RobMotive]

The stock rack is pretty low. I don’t recall offhand but I did go over the weight limit in a couple of videos.

[@oregonsmalljaw3732]

Use the rack to haul fishing poles , snowboards all kinds of stuff.

[@dominica2765]

The prinsu And front runner racks are made to carry tons of gear

[@RobMotive]

Yup. I’ve heard they have a lot of options👍

[@jongregory886]

Not in the back hole the front hole. That’s where your supposed to stick it.

[@RobMotive]

Seems to fit in both. 👍

[@richardshoat8711]

Man Rob after watching you install it, I never thought about weight on it. I'm glad I didn't order 1.

[@RobMotive]

Doesn’t hold much. I was a bit surprised too😬

[@RobMotive]

Yeah, there are several aftermarket options that hood more. Not thrilled about the install though😬

[@RobMotive]

Lol! No basket for me😬

[@tomdavis5894]

Thanks for the 'Customer Review' of the Tacoma Roof Rack, Rob. I have been considering putting these on my '20 TRD Pro, but I'm having second thoughts now. I suppose it could also serve as a supplemental grab bar to help back seat passengers get into the truck...kinda expensive for that though. BTW: I do like how they look on yours!

[@RobMotive]

Purely aesthetic if your truck has the forward fin😬

[@RobMotive]

Yes, they did move it back somewhere in the 2020 year. If you’re less than an inch you’re good. Have a look here (description) for the silicone I used: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zmqci2x-bK-ZY8k

[@RobMotive]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@FishermanATX]

You saw my truck! I have that exact same rack. Now, the wholes are not aligned for sure, but on the second gen, I do not have an issue with the shark fin antenna. It still has a very tiny gap so it doesn't really touches the bar. I do use my rack for kayak (about 56 pounds), the fishing rod and the front light bar. I didn't have to drill on my truck for the light bar as it can be mounted on that roof rack.

[@RobMotive]

When you put weight on that bar does it touch?

[@mikeschoolcraft21]

Try heating with a heat gun where it hits

[@RobMotive]

No way! That would deform the piece😐

[@koshnaranek8836]

Got up, went to my garage, and checked. And guess what ... you are absolutely right! I have a canopy with a roof rack system, so I never needed this particular crossbar before. Should I complain to someone, hahaha?

[@RobMotive]

lol! As long as you don’t need it you’re golden👍

[@paulmcdermitt6743]

Thanks for this. These types of racks come stock on Subaru Outback. I had a 2019 and that rack was great for kayaks or a cargo box. I just got a '22 Taco and wanted to put this on (kayaks on roof - bikes in bed) but I never considered that antenae. I guess I'm back tothe drawing board.

[@RobMotive]

I think you’re ok with the ‘22. It was only a problem for a very short time.

[@6ny8]

They make some safari style baskets that will attach to it. And yes, the 21 or the 22 has the fin moved. I want one just for the occasional camp trip ( put the light stuff up there, sleeping bags and such) and not deal with the daily wind noise.

[@seanmacedo4876]

I had it on my 15 Toyota Tacoma with my 17 it looks like the fin is higher then the 15 was and the one on my 15 held 250lbs they switched bybthe sounds of it

[@RobMotive]

They actually moved the fin forward for a short time (since corrected). Not sure about the height🤔

[@seanmacedo4876]

@@RobMotive mine looks higher but been thinking of a roof rack so will have to do more thinking about before I do it

[@RobMotive]

It is the 2020 that is a problem 🤔

[@seanmacedo4876]

@@RobMotive hopefully it won't be with 2017

[@RobMotive]

I don’t believe so.

[@brianmay3604]

Thanks Rob i wanted the after market smaller shark fin antenna

[@RobMotive]

Stay tuned. I may have a video coming on that👍

[@nickdanger1110]

I have to Hooke Road roof rack from Amazon. Carry Two 10ft kayaks all the time. Love it! And it has the cutout in the back for the sharkfin. $300 and came with 4 led cubes. Says it's rated for 325lbs.

[@RobMotive]

Wow! That sounds like a great rack👍

[@LensCaptureOnline]

Do you have the sunroof and does the Hooke-Road rack allow its operation (vent/open)?

[@RobMotive]

Stay tuned…..

[@mikeashely8198]

Who and where roof rack designed and manufactured it looks like American standard measurement roof rack metric measurement on to Tacoma

[@johnnyredsand]

Thanks for this video Rob! Just used it to install the OEM rack on my 22 Sport. Thankfully everything bolt wise lined up beautifully. Used a lot of silicone to make sure I don’t have issues down the road. All the people knocking this rack because you can’t use it for over landing are funny - because over landing is what everybody does… 🙄😆 Up here in Canada I use our roof racks for skis, snowboards, kayaks, and occasionally our Thule box. Don’t need a prinsu for any of those, and I like the looks of this better anyway. Not bashing the prinsu, it’s a great rack for what it’s designed for. Thanks again for the great content!

[@RobMotive]

Awesome! Glad to help 👍

[@rudysilva3]

About to install on my 22 Sport - what type or brand silicone do you recommend-thanks

[@mikeashely8198]

My O3 Honda Odyssey cane with a roof rack it was rated at a hundred pounds

[@RobMotive]

Sounds about right.

[@joepomilla9874]

I have a 2016. My roof rack Interferes with my satellite reception when the bars are across. So needless to say I don’t usually use the rack.

[@RobMotive]

Hmmm…Never considered that🤔

[@robbsolid]

It's not. I use it for kayaks constantly. It has never failed.

[@jefferylorance7988]

Before buying…drive one with roof racks open ..you may NOT like the wind NOISE…? Especially at higher speeds Aloha

[@RobMotive]

I didn’t have that experience 🤔

[@jefferylorance7988]

NOISEY for sure when in use! I added a ski rack with wind defector…VERY NOISEY…BAD DESIGN… Ski rack holds my fishing rods..works fantastic for this..but the wind NOISE…LOUD! Very annoying… Aloha

[@RobMotive]

Bummer x2😑

[@bangabruhh8291]

If you would have gotten a prinsu or Better option it would be a functional roof rack.

[@RobMotive]

Perhaps, but this serves my purpose 👍

[@randallupton3622]

My pet theory is the 100 lb limit has less to do with what it can support than what the weight up high does to the center of gravity. Had an FJ Cruiser it had a big roof rack they said 150 lbs. that metal would support more but corners get weird at highway speed with that weight up high. Just my theory. YMMV😉

[@RobMotive]

Sounds reasonable to me👍👍

[@nickforest7816]

Tell toyota that if they make the part it should line up with there truck because they made that to obviously some guy was half asleep maybe when he put the holes to attach accessories or maybe there machine was off

[@RobMotive]

For sure!!👍

[@dominica2765]

My opinion is function first then looks money is never an option that’s just me though

[@RobMotive]

That is the smart approach👍

[@Brian-mg5jz]

Prinsu Design! One of the few companies that make highly functional roof racks. Yeah, they cost a shit ton, but I got mine and Im extremely satisfied with it

[@gagehassan8885]

Why didn't you get a prinsu or a front runner? My front runner low profile rack fits with the sharkfin antenna and fit perfectly in the predrilled holes and your talking about the wind deflector on the prinsu rack. 2021 Tacoma trd offroad. Also learn how to portage its pretty easy. If you have issues lifting 100 lbs over your head and weigh less than 200 lbs don't even consider yourself a male.

[@RobMotive]

Short answer...because I like the look of the OEM product better👍

[@gagehassan8885]

@@RobMotive Fair enough. I wonder if you got a super thin layer that equated the same length of the oem rails and put it under just to raise it slightly in the rear with a bit of an angle if it would change the appearance of that look. And I was just talking smack about the lifting 100 lbs over your head and just wanted to bait you in. Much love from Canada and if it wasn't for you I wouldn't have gotten a 6 speed tacoma so thanks for the content, others and myself appreciate it.

[@gagehassan8885]

Just to piggyback off that. The piece would start at the front of the rail and build an incline all the way to the back just giving it enough clearance to make it over the antenna and acting like a wedge underneath the existing piece. If you know someone with a 3D printer handy this would be super easy or it could be a diy.

[@RobMotive]

That’s not a bad idea. If I planned to actually haul anything up there I’d pursue that👍👍

[@nickforest7816]

To tell you the truth rob if I was to get a 2022 tundra I'd get the platinum the automotive press guy came out with a render of what it may look like and the grill looks a lot better than the plastic one that goes all the way to the bottom in his render it had a chrome grill and the bottom part was color matched to the body of the truck I also like the picture of the army green lifted 2022 that gear runner had my dad hates the look of the new tundra but I'm going to make him drive one when our dealer gets them in just for the fun of it to see how they handle and if I like it better or not

[@brianmay3604]

Can you send me the link please and thanks Rob

[@RobMotive]

Have a look: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zmqci2x-bK-ZY8k

[@ampalxsportlb2061]

Functionally worthless, but gosh darn, I think it looks great. If I had one I wouldn't take it off.. Even if it didn't work!

[@RobMotive]

Looks was my primary goal so it’s an aesthetic win for me👍👍

[@terrancetatum7599]

My thoughts: I'm still not sure I like the way these OEM racks look. I'm not sure Toyota intended the OEM rack for Tacomas with a sunroof. The extra weight might cause it to leak. I think the Prinsu looks to intrusive for a daily driver. Personally, I will never carry cargo on my roof.

[@RobMotive]

Not for everyone for sure. I like the looks of it👍

[@thepokerpilotapp]

Just wondering, do you ever use that lift to perform maintenance on any of your vehicles?

[@RobMotive]

Nice my vehicles are out of the “free” period for maintenance I will👍

[@c19commander44]

I watch a Video where the OEM for a roof rack cost $300.00. the toyota roof rack cost $399.00. I would buy the toyota roof rack better.

[@RobMotive]

The OEM and Toyota are one in the same🤔

[@supdude5481]

Rob I told you to get an Uptop overlanding roof rack could have saved some cash man 😑

[@RobMotive]

Nah…I’m happy with this one👍

[@supdude5481]

Thought I was too Rob until I realized you can't really use it for anything and it's just a decoration piece that has led many Tacoma owners to having leaks such from the stock roof rack... just saying I had it and for what I do which is overlanding which includes having a roof top tent on that rack would not work but for minor things ya man it is fine. Not trying to dis it since it does look cool 😎

[@RobMotive]

Yup…I get it👍👍

[@kathy0698]

I like the looks of your roof rack. I guess if one really wants a functional rack, they should get the whole overlanding set-up. Have been thinking of how I can turn my 🌮 into a bug out vehicle. Nothing crazy, just functional. Have debated on getting a topper. I like the looks of the tonneau though! What's a girl to do?!?!

[@RobMotive]

Lol! Well…get both of course😬

[@mikeschoolcraft21]

The recovery hooks are worthless, the grab handle for the driver also.

[@RobMotive]

Two things that aren’t for you I suppose 👍

[@stargazer0102]

Mostly useless, but I like the look. Same with the sport bars, mostly useless but looks cool.

[@RobMotive]

Yup…that’s why I installed it. I love the look👍

[@mikeashely8198]

If you want to carry something a hundred pounds or more on top of your Tacoma put a Skyhook in the bed of your truck

[@RobMotive]

Now that’s just silly😬

[@jefferylorance7988]

This is the most noises roof rack I own ..the factory install when open… I add ski racks to hole my fishing rods..works fantastic for this ..add a wind defector..still very noisy! Toyota worst design roof racks! Very NOISY!!! Toyota engineering is unbelievable terrible in roof racking designs.. Aloha

[@RobMotive]

Bummer😐

[@MPGunther1]

That roof rack will hold a lot of bags of packing peanuts though!

[@RobMotive]

138 bags (give or take)..😁

[@samtheman7058]

Never did like the appearance of those roof rails, I'd return them. Your truck looks better without.

[@RobMotive]

Matter of preference I suppose. I like the look of them👍

[@JRWJ2K]

LOL, it is useless like the fake scoop on the hood. Just for the looks. But who cares I like it though. How is the wind noise on the highway? And just 100 lbs? Wow I thought my JKU Hard Top rated to 300 lbs was useless. Thanks for the video. Very informative.

[@RobMotive]

Can’t even tell it’s there! Of course that’s with the bars stowed👍

[@larrybailey1896]

That roof rack is for looks.Makes the wannabes truck look kinda overlandish.

[@RobMotive]

I suppose. I like it for just me👍