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The Drill vs No-Drill Guide

The Drill vs No-Drill Guide

Drilling is intimidating. Taking a drill bit to the roof of your rig is a bit of mental hurdle. We get it. Here at Sherpa we use factory mounting points whenever possible, and we only require drill...

Why our load rating looks different.

Why our load rating looks different.

And Why We Put a Miata on a Roof Rack  If you’re shopping for a roof rack, you’ve seen the marketing claims: "1,000 lb load capacity!" When customers see those numbers, they ask us if Sherpa racks...

Vehicle driving with rooftop tent and awning

Mounting Your Rooftop Tent With an Awning: What to Consider

Learn how to mount your rooftop tent in conjunction with an awning!

awning mount attached to roof rack

Using Sherpa Mounts to Attach An Awning to Your Roof Rack

Why do I need an awning? Whether escaping the heat, sheltering from the rain, or just catching a bit of shade, awnings provide you with the coverage n...

Built By You: Lauren Visits HQ

Built By You: Lauren Visits HQ

We just wrapped up an incredible few days hosting our Built by You winner, Lauren, here at Sherpa HQ. She jumped straight into the shop with our team to design, fabricate, and trail-test her Quick ...

Big Sky 200 | 200 Miles of Dust

Big Sky 200 | 200 Miles of Dust

The YORR Big Sky 200 in Broadview, MT is known for being a grueling, high-speed test of endurance, and this years race absolutely lived up to the hype. Serving as a double-points "Joker Race" for t...