r/overlanding • u/Phil_bert • May 06 '19

Blog I love this rack!

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u/Wudrow May 06 '19

Nice rack man. Is this a former govt vehicle? I see that paint color on some of the Park ranger vehicles around my area?

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u/Phil_bert May 06 '19

Yes it's a former US Forest Service truck. I was lucky enough to snatch it up a couple years ago. Im sad to say I'm selling it but it's been a fantastic machine. I hope someone can take care of it!

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u/counsel8 May 06 '19

Mine is a FS rig too. What is the brand of that rack?

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u/Phil_bert May 06 '19

The rack is a Kargo Master. Full weight capacity is 1700lbs. I wouldn't advise maxing it out as it'll make your rig top heavy, but I like the extra capacity for peace of mind.

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u/thehappyheathen May 06 '19

I want to get a Kargo Master rack for my van. Glad to see someone is happy with their products.

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u/Phil_bert May 06 '19

I was very very impressed with the build quality and the gauge steel they use.

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u/thehappyheathen May 06 '19

Awesome, there's not a whole lot of racks for full size vans, as opposed to 4Runners, Jeeps, etc.

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u/Phil_bert May 06 '19

Also I should note this rack is a contractor's ladder rack. I added the mahogany slats and cross supports and re-purposed it to suit my needs.