Rhino racks

[CSBrisie]

All, any issues with fitting aftermarket racks (eg rhino aeros I have from my old D4, although on that vehicle they bolted to LR roof rails), bolting the legs into the factory roof mount points? I havent worked out how the little flaps come off yet (couldnt see that in the hand book) but assume its easy. Anything else to be aware of?

cheers

[Homestar]

Easy to do. I've got some cheap versions on my roof, but they bolt on strongly and are very sturdy. I think the factory strips have clip off covers over the screws, then unscew them and the whole strip comes off. I can't quite remember now, but it wasn't hard.

When I screwed the roof rack mount points on, I used a bit of Sikaflex underneath them to stop water collecting unde them - you will see what I mean when you fit them.

Even the cheap set I bought had stainless fasteners and it went together very well. I was going to take the cross bars off when I wasn't using them, but I never have, and I haven't noticed any difference in fuel economy either.

[33chinacars]

Hi

I've got a set of Rhino roof racks on my L322. No problems . Like Gav I was going to take mine off went not in use But there still there.

The flaps over the factory mount just swing up. Do not remove. Screw out studs & replace with Rhino rack mounts

This is what I have Vortex RLCP Roof Rack | Rhino-Rack (http://www.rhinorack.com.au/products/roof-racks/vortex/vortex-rlcp-silver-3-bar-roof-rack_ja2708)

Fitting instructions http://vpm.cdn.rhinorack.com.au/Instructions/Parts/Legs/RLCP05.pdf

There are 3 bars & are level when fitted. A little noisy with the sun roof open.

As you will see there are a couple of other designs too. All depends on what your going be using them for .

Gary

[CSBrisie]

Thanks Guys, much appreciated!!

[CBH25]

Also confirm my rack goes straight onto the Rhino feet, without RR Cross.bars.

[CSBrisie]

CBH25 - that looks perfect for what I had in mind for extended trips - is that a Rhino rack or Tradesman roof rack?

[CBH25]

Its a standard alloy Rhino rack.
If you need other photos, feel free to pm me and ill email them to you.

[CBH25]

CSBrisie, my car will be in Brisbane Domestic long term car Park over Wed & Thurs this week.

If you want to swing to see the rack for yourself, let me know I'll let you know the level. I believe first 15 mins are free, you can just drive straight out again?

[harlie]

There is no instructions so you have to work out the spacing which is not hard, but the “Pioneer” platforms fit.

[CSBrisie]

Ah I wondered if a Platform rack would fit - good - will consider both options! Thanks guys; I've just got in from the airport and will be back out there next week so my timing is just out! Damn.

[harlie]

If you look at the fit guide for the pioneer there is no mention of L322 and Rhino will say they don't fit. BUT, the cross member that attach to the legs are not attached to the platform when you get it. There are predrilled holes in the positions required for the vehicles that are listed. It is a case that no one has documented the exact position to fit the cross members, so you have to fit it up and drill new holes to secure the cross member to the platform frame.

[fraser130]

I just had a pair of "whisbar" bars fitted today for $359 from Roof Rack Superstore Yarraville.
see here (http://www.whispbar.com.au/roofracks)

They actually look less obtrusive than on the website, and I fitted mine on the rear and front, not rear and centre as in the photos.

Cheers,

Fraser

[fraser130]

All, any issues with fitting aftermarket racks (eg rhino aeros I have from my old D4, although on that vehicle they bolted to LR roof rails), bolting the legs into the factory roof mount points? I havent worked out how the little flaps come off yet (couldnt see that in the hand book) but assume its easy. Anything else to be aware of?

cheers

The one's I had fitted fit with the flaps still installed, with some other bars, you have to break off the flaps.

Cheers,

Fraser

[CSBrisie]

Well fitted new Rhino base parts today and there sure is a big gap between feet base and roof ...looks very untidy. Can't help but think the flaps (now sitting vertical) need to come off.

[fraser130]

Well fitted new Rhino base parts today and there sure is a big gap between feet base and roof ...looks very untidy. Can't help but think the flaps (now sitting vertical) need to come off.

Pics?

[CSBrisie]

Here we go

[CSBrisie]

Plus one more

[fraser130]

Plus one more

You are right, doesn't look right at all.
Is there definitely no groove in the base for the flap?

[33chinacars]

Looks all wrong to me too.

[fraser130]

Is there a rubber "spacer" supposed to go on underneath that part?
-just a thought.

Fraser

[harlie]

Well fitted new Rhino base parts today and there sure is a big gap between feet base and roof ...looks very untidy. Can't help but think the flaps (now sitting vertical) need to come off.

That is not right! I had the exact same problem

The little flap does not come off, but there is a big glob of silicon (or similar) sitting in the bottom of the mounting bay - have a look inside, the surface that the rhino part sits on should be flat and level both sides of the threaded hole, the instructions from rhino talk about removing it but to me it looked like part of the casting as it is painted (i couldn't figure it out at first). The glob must be removed (scraped out), then the foot sits in flat, with about a 1-2mm gap between the roof and molded foot.

CS, if you would like to go for a drive to the bayside, I'll show you.

[CSBrisie]

Thanks so much mate - we might find an excuse to come over your way (we are in Ashgrove) if I can't solve the problem (remove the silicon etc) but once this rain stops I will have a look!!

[GregMilner]

Thanks so much mate - we might find an excuse to come over your way (we are in Ashgrove) if I can't solve the problem (remove the silicon etc) but once this rain stops I will have a look!!

Chris I've been figuring out racks for our trip to the Kimberley next year, damned if I'm happy the bars arrangement with the rack or basket on top. Couple of years ago I had a similar arrangement on my Sport, and on the corrugations on the Gibb the high-tensile bolts simply sheared off, leaving one side of the bars flapping in the breeze.

Worries me a lot.

[CSBrisie]

Yes, I'm hoping I can resolve the problem as now I have 6 legs/ feet I can save for a Pioneer platform rack which attaches to the same legs I believe; then I can add spare wheel, jerry cans etc when needed.

[time2]

Hi Chris


I have a platform rack you can try it on to see if it suits you.

[harlie]

Hi Matthew, can I ask what size you have.

Dont know if I want the 1376mm or 1236mm wide platform

[time2]

I have the 41102 Pioneer Tray which is 1800mm x 1140mm internal dimensions. It sits a little wide on the top of the Disco4, not that it overhangs, but it covers the whole roof top.

[harlie]

So that would be roughly the same width as the 1236 pioneer platform? I think the platform is an external dimension; your pioneer tray is an internal dimension.

Any pics from behind?

[time2]

I'll measure the external dimensions tonight. I have some photo's in my album but nothing square-on from the back. It's not fitted to the car at the moment so I won't be able to get one until I fit it for when we go away next month.

[CBH25]

Mine is 142 wide by 210 long, it's definitely as big as you can fit on the L322.

There is a slight overhang on each side.

69055

[time2]

I just measured mine. The inside width is actually 1280mm; the outside width is 1375mm.

[p38arover]

Is there a rubber "spacer" supposed to go on underneath that part?
-just a thought.

Fraser

I saw the same feet on a neighbour's Colorado and it has a rubber boot around the feet. I will be checking the Rhino site for them.

I just had a look and Rhino call them a skirt. They are made of rubber.. M620 Left Skirt, M621 Right Skirt.

I'll check out prices at ARB.