roof racks

[greg smith]

looking at buying from Ebay---full length with mesh floor $850---new with lights etc from powerful 4x4 in Sydney. Anyone already got one? I've been sent photo's all look good :confused: what you think???? RRP $1780

[landcol]

Yeh u came really close to buying one of those actually all look good,but I'm pretty sure they don't have the step down it would sit quite high up front.ended up just scouring eBay for second hand arb.but that's just my preference...

[landcol]

I meant 'i' came really close sorry

[Tombie]

IMO these are too heavy...

Get a Windcheater or similar.. OL and Dolium are sources...

$1395.00 without the accessories...

You can add much more then! And roof is rated, so the rack weight removes carrying capacity.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/01/189.jpg

[Jason789]

Hello Greg,

Why would you want a roof rack that can weigh 50-60kg and then load it up with maybe up to 200kg. Yes you can carry a lot of weight on the roof but the centre of gravity is raised higher and higher with the more weight that goes on the roof thus making rollover easier with each kg added.
A trailer is a much better option and you can carry more weight in them, but then opinions are cheap.

Cheers,

Jason

[greg smith]

Hello Greg,

Why would you want a roof rack that can weigh 50-60kg and then load it up with maybe up to 200kg. Yes you can carry a lot of weight on the roof but the centre of gravity is raised higher and higher with the more weight that goes on the roof thus making rollover easier with each kg added.
A trailer is a much better option and you can carry more weight in them, but then opinions are cheap.

Cheers,

Jason

I have so much gear that I need the roof rack as well. I also tow a popup camper[fiberglass] with full awnings and fossicking gear,freezer,fishing gear, spares etc and I love being comfortable when out bush. Luckily I have a 4 bay shed [its' also full]........:D

[Disco EMU]

Sounds like you need a trailer for your trailer!


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[greg smith]

Sounds like you need a trailer for your trailer!


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Yea got one of them as well, I think the local constabulary would frown on a road train behind the disco:D:D

[Yorkie]

looking at buying from Ebay---full length with mesh floor $850---new with lights etc from powerful 4x4 in Sydney. Anyone already got one? I've been sent photo's all look good :confused: what you think???? RRP $1780

i think you need to remove factory rails to fit these, at least thats what they told me when i rang a few months back.
plus at 50kg you only get to add another 50kg before being at the roof limit.
cheers
:)

[greg smith]

i think you need to remove factory rails to fit these, at least thats what they told me when i rang a few months back.
plus at 50kg you only get to add another 50kg before being at the roof limit.
cheers
:)

Sure so I have had another look and they also have a aluminium rack 62.5in x46in designed for a toyota l/cruiser, asked if the legs would fit the disco,only $320 or so, I have a set of rhino racks so, if needs be, I willfit on top of these if neccessary!!!!!!!:D

[waz]

I have one.

Good rack. Fits over the roof rails. I only use it for light bulky stuff and take it off when not using it.

In hind sight.... HEAVY. ...solid, but heavy. Also, the powder coating is a bit thin when compared to a mate's ARB one. (but he paid double what I paid)

I would look for something lighter. perhaps a Black Widow alloy one or something similar.

Waz

[KarlB]

looking at buying from Ebay---full length with mesh floor $850---new with lights etc from powerful 4x4 in Sydney. Anyone already got one? I've been sent photo's all look good :confused: what you think???? RRP $1780

You need to consider the weight of the rack and the max roof load for your vehicle. Steel racks are heavy. If your max roof load is 100 kg and the rack is 60 kg, then 2 jerry cans of fuel is all you should carry. You can load more on, but you risk cracking A-pillars and the like, and you also compromse vehicle stability. If you are planning on using your rack for any remote area travel don't skimp on quality. They are a major source of problems. I would take the RRP with a grain of salt. Usually the racks itself are not a problem. It is fatigue in the legs that is the issue, especially with a significant load, and the rack is part of that load.

Cheers
KarlB
:)