Who Makes The Best 4Runner Roof Rack | Sherpa VS Prinsu

[@westcottdesigns]

As the owner of a rack company. Doing a comparison on these 2 racks the Sherpa is better rack. We have taken off so many Prinsu roof racks at our shop and never have had a customer ask us to take off their Sherpa. Sherpa only make roof racks so when you make one product you do it the best you can and that they do. 👌

[@TrevorStamm-z2h]

I installed my Westcott Designs roof rack and ladder about 3 weeks ago and can honestly say I believe its as good if not better then the Sherpa and its certainly better than the Prinsu. Not only is the price comparable with the Prinsu you get the build more similar to the Sherpa for way less. I've not had any reduction in MPG's with my WD rack and there is no notable wind noise to speak of. I have heard plenty of complaints about the Prinsu's wind noise because of the allowed airflow underneath the rack and I have heard the same for improperly installed Sherpas. All in all I love my WD roof rack and have already enjoyed multiple nights sleeping in my RTT without any issues.

[@yotaxpedition]

Appreciate your opinion on this!

[@sherpaec]

Appreciate the kind words!

[@stevenpeterson8444]

integrity move here. much appreciated in a world where craftsmanship and integrity are nearly extinct. just ordered Wescott sliders and Sherpa rack for our 4runner last night. can’t wait to put them through their paces.

[@westcottdesigns]

@@stevenpeterson8444 thank you for believing in us! You can’t go wrong with Sherpa👌

[@tccycling]

Just ordered the Sherpa Crestone over the Prinsu. No silicon and no cutting were no brainer features. Also, the Sherpa front fairing sits off the paint, where the Prinsu rests against the paint. No chance of rubbing damage with the Sherpa. Can't wait to install it. Thanks for the video.

[@yotaxpedition]

Awesome! We hope you enjoy your new roof rack. If you need an install video, we got it!

[@sherpaec]

Thank you guys for the great comparison!

[@yotaxpedition]

No problem! Thanks for the great racks. I tried to be fair on both sides with this video.

[@TheThephreako]

Which one is quieter on the road?

[@MrSpiderfire]

How does the wind noise compare between the two?

[@nimgul86ed]

Exactly what I wondred! Big miss on this comparoson video.

[@nattykanari5771]

I love my Sherpa grand Teton rack on my Tacoma. Have installed both prinsu and Sherpa racks and Sherpa takes the cake. The panels are thicker, beefier, and hardware for mounting with the rubberized hardware and rubber footing on their rack mounts is genius. No need for silicone and no leaks here. Overall build quality is superb. On top of that, sherpas customer service is top notch. They sent me free awning brackets after I purchased a used pair of sherpa awning brackets from a third party that I was having issues with and were always quick to respond. My rack hasn't aged a day in the years I've had it, meanwhile the prinsu hardware all rusts within a year.

[@yotaxpedition]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@drewthacker3921]

I have a prinsu rack and snagged ss hardware and mounting spacers from southern style offroad before install…few years in 0 complaints but would probably go victory 4x4 if doing it again. Those upgrades are a necessity with the prinsu imo but got mine Black Friday so couldn’t pass it up

[@mikerice1783]

What about a westcott designs roof rack vs Sherpa rack?

[@Jack-vn1nl]

I’ve had the Prinsu rack for the cab of my Tacoma and added the canopy rack a couple months ago. The racks themselves are great, however the company is not great compared to all other overland product companies that have really popped up in the past few years that I’ve bought from. Prinsu hardware rusts, and I don’t live in a place with salt, their customer service is non-existent, and if you want to buy a rack accessory they are super expensive for seemingly no reason. Wish I purchased another system but it’s too late now. Hope this helps!

[@Raver_S_Thompson]

I just ordered the crestone. I was going to go with the prinsu but after reading some forums it seems that the quality has been slipping, rising in less than 2 years, side walls folding, so I just paid the extra price. But it is to say prinsu is still the OG and probably knows a thing or two.

[@mrcellmvc]

is the prinsu bar profile and 80-20 extrusion? if so that’s extremely flexible so many attachment possibilities

[@enbvisitacion7740]

Looks like the Sherpa rails can be adjusted forward and back while the Prinsu is fixed. Is that right?

[@deVrieco]

I have the Sherpa crestone sport. It was a hard decision between that and the Westcott designs low profile rack. So far it’s amazing and looks amazing.

[@ksouth88]

great video. these are the two roof racks i'm considering so thank you for breaking it down

[@yotaxpedition]

No problem! We could've went deeper into it but just covered the basics

[@Harpdog440]

Very fair, objective comparison. Thank you.

[@yotaxpedition]

Thanks! Both are great options to go with.

[@SlottedDiamond]

What's the difference in wind noise between the two?

[@IronPandaGaming]

Thoughts on Sherpa vs Cali Raised? Sherpa seemed to be the overall choice here, but I admit I’ve been eyeing the Cali Raised Premium rack

[@yotaxpedition]

I don't personally have experience installing a Cali Rasied rack but it is definitely on the list of things to do.

[@bonifaciomagdiwang1697]

I loved Westcott Design roof rack and their ladder Design

[@chrisemata18]

Just finished installing my sherpa crestone sport and pretty amazing product. I’m almost certain that it can handle heavier loads like a rtt.

[@jimf.625]

Sherpa on my Tacoma. It’s solid. I considered Prinsu but it seemed flimsier. The weight limits are surprising. I would say based on build quality the Sherpa will handle more weight than the Prinsu.

[@TundraBreaks]

I’ll be Saving up for The Sherpa 💪🏽

[@pun1shment]

Crestone or the prinsu pro?

[@lalok9912]

How much do you charge for the installation ? Where can I buy the block of rubber so I instead of using the RTV I'll use the block of rubber to the prinsu rack

[@gardenparty3288]

Both FAR exceed Toyotas maximum static or dynamic roof load rating. Which is a ball park 110 pounds - max. fwiw

[@alh5470]

Anyone with a sherpa rack have any issues with automatic car washes? I live in the desert so I'm not about to bust out my pressure washer to hand wash every week

[@yotaxpedition]

We take ours in the automatic car wash but it is a touchless car wash.

[@grantgomm5984]

Then there is Prinsu vs Prinsu Pro. I have the pro. From what I saw in this video, the P Pro is even beefier. But the install is similar to the regular Prinsu. I didn’t like having to cut the weather stripping for the front feet. And the rubber blocks of the sherpa seem like a great idea. IMO if Prinsu could just modify their install on the pro version to be more like the sherpa, it would be fantastic (or if the sherpa could do something to increase their load capacity).

[@yotaxpedition]

Exactly. Sherpa should change the cross bars and Prinsu should change their mounting feet.

[@Noneya570]

Just had my Sherpa delivered an hour ago so at this point I’m going to have to say Sherpa!

[@Jim-s6i3b]

Up Top overland roof rack is better. Stronger than both. Up Top has a three secure attachment point option which helps make it stronger. Misleading information! Prinsu does not have an official weight rating. False information On Prinsu website Disclaimer: we do not have our rack weight rated, but we have field tested them. Sherpa Roof rack attachment uses pressure with rubber. Good luck it will last and not leak over time.

[@hooekoo9307]

What size tires are on the white 4runner in the very beginning of the video, looks like the rims are the black rhino chambers? thanks

[@yotaxpedition]

Yes those were Black Rhino Chambers and the tires were a 285/70

[@hooekoo9307]

@@yotaxpedition thanks!

[@richardchilds7128]

I wouldn’t believe the dynamic weight rating of the Prinsu. I broke my Prinsu running a 200lb tent. Switched to the Sherpa last week. Hopefully it will last longer than the Prinsu.

[@yotaxpedition]

I hope the Sherpa works better for you!

[@boblarson5474]

Has anyone found Toyota's 5th Gen 4Runner actual roof capacity rating? It's great if your roof rack has 1,000# capacity, but NOT is the 4Runner's roof capacity is only 500# dynamic and 700#. static. We should know our vehicle's roof capacity rating!

[@gardenparty3288]

Per TOYOTA help when questioned. Max load is 110 pounds. They avoid all other questions (ie: static/dynamic) and stick to their 110 pound max capacity position. Hope this helps.

[@boblarson5474]

Well so much for a roof tent and my fat a$$, lol.

[@nickc3856]

@@boblarson5474 😂😂

[@coffeehunter8742]

​@@boblarson5474- that 110 is for when moving. Also to cover their butt. But, people put tents on them all the time. (Just don't sleep up there going down the road! 😳😅)

[@nenigma1]

RCI just Entered the Ring.... w Rubber Mounts as well

[@chrisridebike8]

Come back in 6-12 months. The Sherpa will look new and the prinsu will have hardware that is starting to corrode. Not sure how prinsu gets that 600 lbs dynamic rating but I wouldn’t trust that. 5052 aluminum that’s thinner vs 6061 that’s thicker…it just doesn’t add up. Plenty of people with prinsu racks report cracking or bending with just a RTT.

[@jorgemoreno9143]

Anyone knows how the CaliRaisedled premium roof rack compares to these?

[@nattykanari5771]

Horrible... just horrible.... their products corrode and rust like no other, and this is speaking from an area aka SoCal where there is little salt and hardly any rain. Their powdercoating is also very poor. Avoid at all costs

[@yotaxpedition]

We have not installed a roof rack from CaliRaised yet.

[@jorgemoreno9143]

@nattykanari5771 thanks for that, I'm here in LA and didn't think we'd have to worry too much about the corrosion but I guess it does depend how well they powdercoat things

[@pngid]

look at the stainless steel racks from LFD Off Road, absolutely love it on my 5th gen

[@jorgemoreno9143]

@@pngid thanks, will do 👍

[@fouleddiver]

Can anyone speak to Rago?

[@2theprelude]

Prinsu has a fint print somewhere, "not for race use". Sperpa, goes racing and toss a Miata on one for sh!t n giggles 😅.

[@j.taveras8447]

Umm that’d be Wescott Designs obviously.

[@Toxic4runner95]

Gobi makes a solid rack and looks better but that’s just my opinion

[@js6033]

Prinsu looks better, Sherpa is better quality and install. If only Prinsu had front feet to where you didn't have to cut the trim, yikes.

[@martinfuentes6215]

Lol a little difference in price: 40% 😂 if they don’t rethink their pricing approach they’re loosing a lot of customers to Prinsu

[@denise_hansen]

Neither… Westcott Designs

[@stevenpeterson8444]

maybe, but they look like pawpaw’s version of a roof rack.

[@yotaxpedition]

We do not offer or have any experience with the Westcott Designs roof rack.

[@denise_hansen]

@@yotaxpeditioncontact Jeff at Westcott… I am certain he would gladly host a tour for you of his fabrication facility in Phoenix. The quality and value of his builds are truly unsurpassed.

[@denise_hansen]

@@stevenpeterson8444 to each their own… love mine. That’s what makes the world great, we have so many choices

[@pngid]

And the winner is.... the stainless steel roof rack by LFD Off Road!!

[@lordniblickiii]

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