Anyone fitted a 4WD Supacentre steel roof rack?

[shayne86]

I've got an old Xmas gift voucher burning a whole in my pocket and I'm eyeing off the cheap 4wd supacentre steel flat rack.

My only concern is the width. Their product info states that it is only 124cm wide.

That seems like it may be a little on the slim side. Has anyone mounted one of these? If so did you use the supplied gutter mounts or something else like a rhino or rola product.

[Bluetoes]

Have one on mine I used the 9” gutter mounts to keep it low. It is heavy being steel so just be careful when loading it that you don’t over load the roof which I think is rated at 100kgs. Someone here might confirm that. I’ll throw so pics up later if I get chance.

[shayne86]

Have one on mine I used the 9” gutter mounts to keep it low. It is heavy being steel so just be careful when loading it that you don’t over load the roof which I think is rated at 100kgs. Someone here might confirm that. I’ll throw so pics up later if I get chance.Cheers mate, that would be awesome [emoji106]

I should also mention that i do have the factory roof rails, do you have them also with the 9" legs? Im not to fussed if i have to buy different legs and bin the supacentre stuff.

And yeah its really only going to be a platform for lighting, 4 maxtrax and maybe solar later down the line. I can't justify the price of a front runner or rhino to do what i want.

[Ronski]

I recently bought a half rack from supercenter, you have the option of 3 different length legs, ones included are too short for D1 & D2
They only had the longest in stock, too high, but easy as to cut down to good height. Now it fits in my garage.

I was previously given a basket type and just needed some Rola type bars to mount it, but these cost more than the complete rack from supercenter. Very solid steel, yes, heavy duty and includes mounting holes for lights at front etc.

Very happy with mine.

[admiralranga]

It is heavy being steel so just be careful when loading it that you don’t over load the roof which I think is rated at 100kgs

Roof max load is 50kg per the manual, not gonna shame anyone for ignoring that but you do notice it when there's a rtt etc up there.

[shayne86]

Roof max load is 50kg per the manual, not gonna shame anyone for ignoring that but you do notice it when there's a rtt etc up there.Yeah rtt's have never been my cup of tea.

Literally just want something to mount a few LED lights, the maxtrax and sometime in the future a solar panel. Cant justify $1000+ for big name brands.

All that alone will probably be nudging the 50kg limit anyways

[Bohica]

isn't the 50kg just for the front built in roof bars?

I bought an OCAM aluminium roof rack, much lighter. I go up there to load up and tie down, I'm 100 kgs [wink11] or maybe 15 more!!

[shayne86]

With their 10% off sale and voucher, i think im just going to take a gamble for $210.84 delivered to my door.

Ps.
The irony in needing roof racks in order to go and purchase roof racks [emoji1787][emoji106]

[admiralranga]

isn't the 50kg just for the front built in roof bars?


From the manual>Always observe the following precautions: • The MAXIMUM load for approved roof rack systems is 110 lb (50 kg) for normal road use and 66 lb (30 kg) off-road.

I read that as referring to any roof rack (there was some factory options for non roof bar racks as well). Again I've probably got close to a 100kg up there to. I assume it's less about what the roof can hold and more about the car tipping. (Probably why most people never have issues is cos the roof is only loaded up when the rest of the car is)

[Bluetoes]

Have one on mine I used the 9” gutter mounts to keep it low. It is heavy being steel so just be careful when loading it that you don’t over load the roof which I think is rated at 100kgs. Someone here might confirm that. I’ll throw so pics up later if I get chance.

Just a few pics as promised. I did have to adjust two of the mounts to make it fit over the roof bars but nothing too much. I am still able to get it into a standard garage even with a 2"lift and 32"tyres the height is 1998mm to the highest point so can still get into most underground carparks which suits me as its my daily drive and kids taxi.


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[beaumont]

Guys,
Keeping the flame ignited with this one!
I just want to confirm that the 9” legs will fit over the standard roof bars? Ideally want to keep both on the car and only using rack in summer

[Tins]

I assume it's less about what the roof can hold and more about the car tipping.

Moose test?

[shayne86]

Guys,
Keeping the flame ignited with this one!
I just want to confirm that the 9” legs will fit over the standard roof bars? Ideally want to keep both on the car and only using rack in summerThey definately fit. Have long since put a cheap rack on 9 inch legs. Just had to slot the front one ever so slightly to clear the roof rail

[beaumont]

They definately fit. Have long since put a cheap rack on 9 inch legs. Just had to slot the front one ever so slightly to clear the roof rail

Thanks for the update. I will pause and wait for these to come on sale.

Recently bought my d2, as my 40th Birthday Present for myself. Keen to slowly upgrade

[ramblingboy42]

email them or use their personal chat thingy and ask for latest prices....surprise....you will probably be offered a discount....their delivery is excellent , better than the hassle drive to browns plains.
cheers Den