Full-Sized Cargo Rack Shelf (Hooke Road) Review

[rblock50]

Took the Bronco with the rear cargo shelf camping this weekend up to the Sierras and it worked great. It gave me access to the cooler and storage container, while still keeping tent, clothes, etc up top. I was able to fit a folding table and my cooler under one side as well.

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[adamruiz2001]

I'm curious if it would be possible to space the shelf so it sat a bit closer to the top and give even more space for larger items, such as a dog lol

 

[EJP-OB]

One of my brackets came with precut foam already installed. It was on bottom of the bracket (between it and the hard top) and on the side where the shelf bolts to the bracket.
I reached out to H&R but they didnt know was I was talking about and resent the strips of foam IDK
I bolted it up to make sure it fit but have since removed. Ill probably reinstall this weekend.

The rubber strips go on the tray surface to keep stuff from sliding around

 

[FstFrd00]

True but it worked to reduce the rattling /squeaking. So I am happy

 

[rblock50]

I'm curious if it would be possible to space the shelf so it sat a bit closer to the top and give even more space for larger items, such as a dog lol

Hmmm, in order to do that, you'd need to shim the piece that connects where the bolts from the tops go. If you did that, I think it might add some "bounce" and instability to it. You can see what I am talking about in my first set of images that I posted (wth the roof top bolts).

I did wish it was quickly removable this weekend when I had to load up some larger boxes that wouldn't fit under the basket. Oh also, it is hard to find some storage containers that are strong and would still fit up on the shelf. You need to find one that is no more than 12.25" so that you can still fit it in the space. Once it's in there, you have extra space, but getting it through the gap you need to be no more than 12.25".

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