Originally Posted by Mark Doiron

Then you need a real rack that transfers weight off of the roof to a stronger part of the vehicle. And you want your top removable: That leaves out AEV, which may be why you haven't mentioned it. And it leaves out any that just bolt through the top: The top is not very strong by itself--certainly not weight bearing at all except for the very lightest things. I have the MBRP rack, with basket, front extension and with mods to accommodate an AEV snorkel and a second spare tire. This is on a 2007. If you just have the basic rack--no extension or basket--then your swapping of the top will be fairly easy. But, it's a heavy rack. When I swap mine (with the basket, without the extension which is removed separately), then it takes four people to handle the top. It's not really any extra time than removal without the rack, just extra people. Removing the extension and mods is a half hour, but you may not need any of them. If you have a winch to remove the top in your garage, then it will be easy. Probably even easier, since the MBRP rack can be used to pull the top off. I have a rack to store the top in the garage standing up (takes up less space), but with the rack it tends to want to roll over backwards--not good. I crushed one of the wheels on that rack, so I've ended up using blocks of wood to keep it upright. My biggest complaint about the rack is the quality of the powdercoat. It's horrible. It is so thin that it has started flaking off in places. Yes, I've had it for a few years, but I've had my Shrockworks bumpers and rock rails for even longer, and they show no hints of rust through the powdercoat. But, they are black semigloss powdercoat, not krinkle finish. I was told the krinkle finish is typically thinner and not as durable, and I'm here to attest that has been my experience. With the MBRP rack, however, you get no choice for finish. Other than that, I really like the rack. It's practical and can carry a huge load. As for wind noise, I really didn't notice any until I added the extension and moved the overhead lights up above the windshield. With that, I notice wind noise only when it's windy, I'm driving into it, at highway speeds. Other times I really don't notice it. But I don't expect Cadillac-quiet in my Jeep, either. With mod for AEV snorkel, and mod to carry second spare partly complete (now I don't need to use a cargo strap to secure the tire--I have a screw plate that centers the tire and holds it down). <img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=642319"/> Just the basic rack and basket ... <img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=642320"/>

Originally Posted by Ghostjku0910

That is my worry is the weight in the middle of the top. I am going to be lifting it by the rack to store it too. It looks like I'm still leaning towards the Rhino rack. I like that it utilizes the rail section where the hard top sits on. So the weight is spread across the hard top and supported by the strongest part of the top. Not happy to hear that MBRP makes you pay all that money for the powder coat to flake off. That you for the heads up on that btw.

Originally Posted by spicoli

I really like the rhinorack rack... I like the style and like how it is attached to the roof (for hardtop removal) and not to the body. They are also a good company that has been making roofracks for a long time, just haven't been sold here in the states for that long. I don't remember the specs on it, but the rhinorack can hold a pretty good amount of weight, enough that you probably wouldn't want more up there for vehicle handling. For RTT and 2 people you would be fine... I would be cautious with any rack and having 4 adults on a roof w/RTT.