Review of Front Runner Roof Rack - Side Mount Ratcheting Shovel Mount - FR79ZV Video

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Front Runner Roof Rack - Side Mount Ratcheting Shovel Mount - FR79ZV Review

Hello, everybody. This is Jeff at etrailer.com. Today we're gonna take a look at the Side Mount Ratcheting Shovel or Paddle Mount for the Front Runner Slimline II Platform Racks. Now, this is a mounting system that'll let you transport a shovel, a paddle, or other round or oval handle gear on your Front Runner Slimline II Platform Rack. This part will include everything shown here on the… see more >

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