I want to give a shout-out to Wynnston,Grant, and Brian for a great job on my drop slide, cfx75 dual zone fridge/freezer installation on my truck vault in my Toyota Tundra! Perfect fit and very skillful instal. Thank you guys.I also am very pleased with the rhino rack mounted on my ARE HD camper shell crossbars for my Bundatop rooftop tent to be mounted on...turned out to be a perfect fit for the required dimensions of the Bundatop. Above my expectations. Thanks!!!!For the most concerning stage...drilling into my roof to install the rhino rack backbone system for the pioneer platform...I was worried...but I’ve already been on a road trip to Cheyenne, Wyoming through some serious rainstorms and all is well. I’m really surprised that there is no hardcore wind whistle or noise either. Thanks for a good job Brian. Grant and Wynnston, thanks for your patience and mid-install changes I requested when installing my Yakima road shower water tanks and the custom job you guys did in mounting my roam adventure box. It all came out way better than I expected. You guys know your stuff and can think on the fly. Awesome job! Thank you all!I definitely will be back if I need anything else and recommend you guys.
Brian at Rack Attack was so helpful! I had lost the key to my Yakima roof rack. Brian successfully identified the key, but he didnt have a replacement key in stock to sell to me. So he helped me unlock the towers to take the rack down. From there, I was able to dismantle it on my own. Once I figure out what I want to do next with my roof setup, I will be back at Rack Attack.
I needed a tow package to pull a U-Haul Cargo Trailer 1,200 miles. Brian was fantastic! He made every effort to try and figure out what I needed, but his co workers were unable to help or confirm with any assurance that I was getting the right parts for my vehicle.iI was flat out told that they could not provide me with any assurance. After I paid over $360 for parts that Rack Attack could not and would not confirm as correct for my vehicle, I read that the store has a no return policy on tow packages and after I paid for what I was told may be correct, I read the non return policy. Why would I risk so much money without assurance from Rack Attack that what we ordered was correct?. The $360 paid did not include the $200 fee to attach the tow kit to my car. Besides Brians valiant effort to get it right. The rest of the staff was content not to know the answers. If you go to Rack Attack, seek out Brian. Nobody else seems to care for the customer or thier employer.
Helpful staff and really easy to determine the best fit for our car.
Needed a very small crucial part. Got that and great information. Very friendly, would definitely recommend. Thanks!
Wynnston and the crew took care of my Tacoma with top notch knowledge and service at the last minute.Definitely coming back.
These guys are the best! Its tempting to try and piece all this rack stuff together on online retailers that rhyme with ... Blamazon ..., but its worth it to go in and see stuff in person and talk to a knowledgeable sales person. Dont fall prey to the big box stores that only carry 1 brand.Also you might read a couple of negative reviews below. Take a look at the dates... theres been a little thing called the COVID pandemic! A bunch of people who didnt want to wear a mask amazed that it was hard to get things and their showroom might not be open... SHOCKER people were dying out here guys, nobody wants to die so you can put a ladder on your Land Rover.They also have a really cute shop dog! ADOPT DONT SHOP!!! Thanks yall.
Awesome shop for all of your vehicle road trip cargo and overlanding needs at reasonable prices. Staff eager to help and installation services offered. Military discount was a bonus.
These guys know their stuff, my kayak rack fits perfect! When the rack I originally ordered was taking a long time with all the Covid delays, John went the extra mile and found me something comparable that I could get sooner. They are very responsive to messages/emails. I live in NY, a long way from Texas, we installed this ourselves with the detailed instructions they provided in a little over an hour. I would definitely recommend them to family and friends!
Drove up there from SA since they’re the closest iKamper retailer. I was in and out quick with their installation. Their showroom is also really nice.
I ordered roof racks for my car about 2 months ago. The hardware for them came stored inside of the rack and is stuck inside so I contacted the company about replacing the hardware needed for installation. They told me on June 8, “we will get those out to you right away.” I contacted them again on June 16th asking if they had any tracking information for the replacements and they told me that there was a delay and that I wouldn’t be receiving the replacement parts until “early July.” I contacted them again on July 16th and have yet to hear back. It’s July 26th and I still am not able to use a product I spent almost $500 on and it is past the point where I can return the product to the company.Edit- I have since gotten in contact with the company and received a replacement part for my roof racks. The manager of their Austin store was very helpful in getting this situation resolved.
Purchased my bed cover for my truck. Will get it installed tomorrow, which is earlier than they originally said it would arrive.
The guys are very helpful, the prices the same as on line, check them out
Huge Inventory, Excellent Service, Great ExperienceNot close to home (far North Austin) but totally worth the trip. Large, clean shop. Very well stocked. Educated staff that will do whats necessary to ensure a good fit (of a roof top enclosed carrier). Got the Thule Motion XT L. Expensive but worth it.
This place has really poor customer service. Showrooms closed and they will not answer your phone calls. They make you email them and communicate only by email. I drove up there just check on something cause Im in a hurry to go on a trip and the employee would not help me. He told me to email him and he would answer my question by email.. I was standing right there...If you looking for good customer service in someone who will take care of you you need to not go to this store.
I wanted a roof rack on my 2019 Outback before my move out of state. I am a member of REI and actually called them first but couldnt get them on the phone. After multiple attempts I called Rack Outfitters who picked up right away, confirmed their inventory had what I wanted and provided directions. After arriving they installed for me within 15 minutes and were even kind enough to recommend good straps for my rack. I even asked them to teach me how to use said straps and after installation was complete they took the extra 5 minutes to show me how to secure my own fuel can on the rack.Kind, competent professionals who deserve your business.
What exceptional service I received today!! I sent an email inquiry and received a response within minutes. John was incredibly helpful, informative, and patient with all of my questions. He made my first rack purchase so easy and I feel confident that I ordered the correct rack for my car. He even gave me helpful tips for installing! I highly recommend rack outfitters and will definitely be using them again.
I needed a couple spare parts for a Thule rack installation and these guys helped me out a LOT! Thanks RA Austin!
Paul and his crew are amazing! Great products, fantastic service
Guys were friendly, helpful and knowledgeable
I needed a part for a kayak rack and searched everywhere for it. Rack Outfitters had one in stock, but I needed to verify that it wasnt on back order, I also needed to know how long it would take them to ship. I emailed them and received an answer almost immediately. I had several follow-up questions and they responded just as quickly. They shipped the item within minutes of receiving the order, since they knew I was anxious to get it. I was very impressed with the personal customer service I received. I will continue purchasing from them.
Not only was my roof rack/kayak attachment order over a month late, but when the shipment finally came it was missing one of the vertical bars. Because of this, I missed out on a family kayaking trip.Company refused to pay for return shipping despite this complete lack of communication and failure to deliver the full product that was ordered in a reasonable timeframe.Do yourselves a favor and dont do business with this company.To the owners of this company: I will consider taking down the review if I get reimbursed the $100 in return shipping costs I had to pay out of my own pocket.
I purchased a Thule Aeroblade kit but Thule packaged the wrong part. I contacted Rack Outfitters and told them the problem. They took it from there and worked with Thule to get me the correct part. It took some time to get the replacement part thanks Covid, but the rep I worked with was really responsive, honest and upfront about the status. I would absolutely buy from them again.
These guys are incredibly knowledgeable and have amazing service! I had a problem with a third party roof rack that I bought from them and was doing the installation on. They provided full support to help me get the job done when I ran into problems.
Very unimpressed with this company. We wanted a rooftop tent but we wanted some information before buying about which one would fit our vehicle and what we needed for it. It was impossible to get a hold of anyone. I understand the store is closed due to Covid-19 but they didn’t even have people answering the phones and no one ever got back to an email I sent trying to get information. We were ready to spend the money but they definitely lost our business.
Because of covid, they are not open to do roof rack installation. However, they were very prompt in responding to my message, suggested a product that fits my car, and shipped it right away. I was also able to find their YouTube channel for an installation instruction. Thank you!
The crew at Rack Outfitters were responsive in answering my questions, and their website and videos make sense of an overly complicated process: getting a roof rack for your vehicle. The shipment was correct and fast. I’ll be going back for future additions to my new vehicle rack.
Great customer service and exited to help the customer! Great informative videos as well!
Beware the bait and switch. They will sell you an item to get the sale then tell you it is back-ordered afterwards. Just happened. Not nice.
Hours said open till 6pm, they were closed. Drive an hour because they dont answer their phone or respond to the emails you send at their request on their voicemail. Too bad really, I was planning to spend a boat load of money and really needed what they have.
What a disappointment. on June 1, we checked rack outfitters website in advance of making the 40 mile trip to downtown Austin to buy a new e bike rack.After confirming at their website online they would open at 10 oclock we went there only to find a note on the door saying they were only doing online business.We found another prospective customer looking in the window at the staff who refused to acknowledge us outside, and who did not answer their telephone.This guy explained he had traveled from San Antonio after unsuccessfully trying to call them for a week. He explained he had intended to by a several thousand dollar rack for his truck.We had thought it would be better to buy our rack locally.We have now learned you Will do better buying at Amazon, which has a good return policy.
Really great people, I needed a roof rack and didn’t know much and they helped me install it on my car in their parking lot. Robert was really helpful, would definitely go here again if I needed something!
Customer service is seriously lacking. Have been calling since last week and today to only have my call go strait to nothing. Not even able to leave a message. (I looked through the window and three people where just sitting there keeping a seat warm). Also sent two emails with no response.The website says nothing about being closed so I drove up from San Antonio to spend about seven thousand dollars. Door is locked, guys just sitting there pretending not to see you with a note on the window that they are closed and you must call to place an order. Older couple pulls up next to me and went through the same. Unfortunately they drove up from Three Rivers to get nothing.Ended up having to go to four wheel parts which has always had the worst service but even worst service is some type of service
Let me start by saying that I rarely complain online. This would have been my third rack from Rack Outfitters. My first experience with them was awesome. They do things other places cant or wont. Well, I guess they know it now because customer service keeps going downhill. They dont have to treat you well. The last time was an overall positive experience but I still kind of felt like they were annoyed by me having them build out several quotes. I just needed to compare and they are the experts and carry a bunch of different brands. I dont think that is a lot to ask. This time I called them and then was told to send an email with some info they needed. The email they returned didnt have the quotes I was asking about. They just sent links to the manufacturers websites and never answered all of the questions I had. I replied to that email and there was no response so I called at the end of the day and got a different person on the phone that acted annoyed. He built out some basic quotes for me and then I had to add the additional equipment I was going to buy by going to their website and looking it up. He was acting like I was bothering him so I just did it myself. Really? I ending up calling this morning twice and there was no answer so I left a message. Guess what? They never called me back so now I am done. I was going to have them drill my roof and permanently install a rack but now I am buying a clamp on style online and just putting it together myself. Thanks so much for your prompt service Rack Outfitters.
Quick, professional, friendly
Great customer service and knowledgeable staff. Very fair and reasonable prices. Very fast service!! I would highly recommend. I called around several places and even the dealership. The staff even went out of their way to teach me how to strap my surfboard to the roof! Next level customer service !
Needed an rack attachment for a bike. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. They have a great selection and the expertise to help you make the right choice. They can also quickly install anything you buy. Great experience!
We had a great experience with the Rack Outfitters team today. Everyone was super knowledgeable, answering every question I threw at them. Shopping for roof boxes is tough. Most stores only have a handful of boxes available, and very rarely do they let you take them out of the store to test fit it on your car. These guys were the opposite - large selection and let you try them all on your car right there and then! Its much easier to make an informed decisions when its right there on your car. Would highly recommend going here!
These guys gave me great service on a purchase made last fall. A purchase I left in the box until recently and figured out there were a few manufacturer defects. They worked with me and the manufacturer and both parties did right by me. Would absolutely give them my business again.
These guys are awesome! I ordered a snowboard mount, but they had just ran out of them so they offered me a bike mount instead for almost the same price as the snowboard mount and then price matched it to Amazon. The communication over email was great and their customer service is just excellent! I really think their service in person can only get better. Thank you!
The friendliest employees with such a willingness to help. I purchased gift roof racks for someone and they were kind enough to include free locks for my order. Even after finding that the racks wont fit through the garage, they were kind about providing return details so that I can get the unused merchandise back to them. I would definitely shop here again.
Really love their store and their service. I started going to them when they had their smaller store on South Lamar, and now I love their larger store on Ben White. Both had drive in bays where you could drive your car in to have roof racks and other racks installed on your car. They have awesome products. And best, they provide warranty service (at least for Thule products, in my experience) and have repaired two small issues Ive had with Thule products over the years. I have bought cross bars, bike racks, a car-top cargo box and even a backpack / messenger bag. Great place with dedicated service.
Rack Outfitters has terrible customer service. They do not respond to email and their phones are effectively disconnected. I tried ordering a Tempui tent but ultimately had to cancel. I had to take my business to amazon unfortunately.
They have taken care of all racks, with accessories, for my vehicles. The staff is helpful and the owner is great. His videos on YouTube are really helpful when trying to make a decision.
Very helpful and knowledgeable staff. I was looking for a wheel on bike rack to mount on my roof rails, they showed me the available options from 4 manufacturers and I was able to make the right decision for me. There were no high pressure sales tactics, just a pleasant experience with great customer service.
Need something rack related? Better call Paul. I did, and it was ten minutes before closing on a Friday evening and he totally saved my a$$. I was in a sticky situation with my Thule racks in WAY north Austin, and Paul saved the day from down south. These guys know what theyre doing.
Waiting for the iKamper mini. Lots of unique equipment available. Helpful staff.
Same experience as others. Can’t get anyone on the phone and no one returns emails even though their website says they’ll get back to you same or next business day.Bumped up my rating as they did get back to me via email.
My first visit I talked with a dark-haired medium build guy. He was super helpful and very professional. He recommended that I bring my bike in before buying a rack just to make sure I got a good fit. Two weeks later I came in. The first guy was not there. I talked with a reddish haired thinner guy. This guy tried to sell me a test fit and he told me there is a $30 installation fee because of our time and we have to unpack the box. Really? $30 for a simple install? No thanks. I wish the first guy had been there today. Im picking up my new rack tomorrow from another store.
Got a bike rack for my Subaru here. The customer service was excellent and the installation was quick. Id come back here if I was adding another rack to my Subie. The pricing is a bit more than online, but if we dont buy from these little shops that cost 10 bucks more than online, we wont have little shops like these left.
This place rules! We bought a cargo box and roof rack for our vehicle. The staff was knowledgable, friendly, professional and prompt. Inventory is excellent and installation was perfect. I almost want to buy another box.
I bought a bike rack here today and the experience was fantastic. Great consultative sales. Terrific service post-sale. Highly recommended.
Fast delivery and great customer service. I purchased and shipped a rack to Baltimore MD and one of the parts was faulty. Customer service took care of the issues and sent out a replacement part that arrived in less than a week. Highly recommend.
I just went in to look, and ask questions. Looks like a huge selection, and several brands. I didnt buy anything, but they were helpful, answered all my questions, showed me around, and made recommendations for other accessories that will work with their systems. Definitely looking forward to going back
Great experience. Very professional and helped me with my ignorant questions. Ended up ordering a Rhino rack and Rack Outfitters installed on a Friday afternoon in under 45 minutes. Amazing. Couldnt ask for a better experience.
These guys are the best!!! Paul and his crew are very knowledgeable about any type of rack or rack accessory for any vehicle!! This was my second time going to Rack Outfitters and I will most certainly be going back again! Thanks again Paul!
After sale service is no existent. Purchased a faulty product and all they offered to do was sell me another one. You would be better off shopping at REI or purchasing online.Update - I told you the purchase was made by my husband. Maybe check your system for a purchase by Andrew Thomson.Contacted the manufacturer direct and they were very prompt in replacing the item.I reiterate again - I would never go back here. No after sales service - better off buying direct!!
Paul is a highly knowledgeable and great guy. Have brought multiple cars to him. Even after I have sadly moved away I still continue to come back. Thanks for such a superior level of quality and service.
Ordered a Rhino Rack and that was delivered quickly, but there was a broken part. I contacted Rack Outfitters for help replacing the part and they never responded or acknowledged the support request. I ended up going directly to Rhino Rack and got excellent support. Would never purchase from Rack Outfitters again.
Wow. These folks are very knowledgable and very helpful and do an excellent installation. Couldnt be happier with hour new Thule cargo carrier. Rober was excellent.
Saved our Vacation !!A brand new Saris Freedom 4 rack broke 3 hours into our trip to Colorado. The failure was in the rack lowering mechanism, rendering our hatch-back non usable for the trip.We searched the bike shops in the area and Mellow Johnnys referred us to Rack Outfitters.We pulled in and explained our dilemma, within 40 minutes we were back on the road with a KuAt Transfer rack.Not only did the owner recommend a less expensive rack than we came in with...He removed the broken rack, packaged it and shipped it to our home in the Houston area for what I consider a reasonable price !!Im in the customer service industry, people that do business like this are getting harder to find every day.If and when I need a rack or accessory going forward this will be my Go-To shop.
Had what I needed. But roof rack straps for my two paddle boards. The staff was extremely friendly and I did a little research on roof rack travel shells. Will definitely buy from them again.
This place is a hit and missed, i spend some serious money here before for my truck, sometime I feel like they dont wanna spend time to educated you or just wanna take your money, I know this Covid is one thing but have someone to answer the phone or email, customer services is going down the drain IMO.
Excellent service and high attention to detail. These guys took care of me and made the process very educational and informative. Also--fast! Install took less than an hour.
Huge supply of car racks. Got my Subaru set up with a roof rack and box for our summer road trip. Installation was fast, lounge chairs in waiting area very comfy.
I bought a kayak rack here. Used it the same weekend and it wasnt a good fit. I went to back to upgrade to a better rack. The owner refused to exchange it based on the limited use. He then proceeded to accuse me of purposely buying to use for the weekend... After I told him I was there to upgrade. What an A $$ hole! Ive spent $1200 here before. These guys dont appreciate good business I guess. Rude ownership. Shop somewhere else.
Had an urgent need for bungee cords, they had a good selection at a good price, friendly, fast service.
Helped us out in a tight spot before our move to Mexico with a roof top carrier for our car...great service and great bunch of guys!
Purchased the Wilco SL Bed Rack, just arrived and I had to check it out. Well I bought one and I can say from the moment I walked in to the final install the staff of Rack Outfitters overwhelmed me with their high level of professionalism and simple courtesy. They have my business for my Taco. Thank you Rack Outfitters!
Great experience today buying a bike rack, would recommend and will return in the future.
Paul was soooo incredibly helpful in my rooftop cargo system its not even funny. He even let me pull my vehicle into his garage and mount multiple options to check them out, all with a smile on his face. I cant give this guy enough credit. His expertise of the Thule line is second to none. There is no way I would be able to choose a carrier without being able to see them in person, and Pauls in house selection is by far the best in Austin. I did all my research online ahead of time, and his pricing was directly on par with his competitors so there was no worries there.Parking was kind of a snaggle, hit or miss but then again its downtown so what do you expect... I hope he is able to open a north location soon...
Huge selection of roof racks, cargo carriers, and accessories. Knowledgable staff and great prices.
Bought a Dr. Tray (Yakima) from Rack about a month and a half ago. Finally got to install it and the box, sealed from factory, was missing two critical parts. Reached out to Rack and they got Yakima to overnight me the parts so we would be ready for our trip. No poking or prodding, they just did what solved the issue. Thanks RO~!
I went in looking for a bike rack for my car. The salesman was super. He explained my options, took in that I didnt want to spend a fortune, but needed something I can manage alone. I walked out knowing exactly what I wanted. I have since traded cars and have not yet bought the bike rack, but will ONLY buy it at Rack Outfitters.
Great service and products. These guys know their business and help me each time I have been in to the store.
Stop by today to look at some Saris racks but they didnt have any but did look at Thule as well as Kuat gentleman was friendly they had lots of stuff unfortunately he wasnt as knowledgeable as I pointed out to racks that he didnt even know was there.Will go back since they have so much stuff.
Ive had two cars now outfitted with full Thule roof-mounted double bike racks from Rack Outfitters and couldnt be happier with the service and quality of assembly. I would highly recommend them.
Had a great experience the customer service is awesome and they are very helpful.
The place is awesome! Great staff!
Quality products, great associates!
Surprise outfitting! Its on my list.
No branch in Canada
Smart staff
Multiple options for multiple needs
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