Thread: Who makes this roof rack ?

Originally Posted by smcshack

I have a Tradesman Oval Alloy rack I'm just about to put on Ebay. Bought it a couple of months ago for a trip that never happened and it has never been on the vehicle. I bought it second hand through Ebay but it is excellent condition and needs a new home as I'm moving to Peru for work and everything has to go.

Am in Peru right now - looked at Discoveries but no diesel options here as the fuel quality is not up to scratch for high tech diesel engines. You get a Pajero diesel tho' ..... say no more!!. Don't really want to get a V8 Discovery but we'll see.

See the link for details of the rack. It's full length and just the ticket for trips. PM me if interested. I'm back in Oz a couple of weeks.

Tradesman Roof Racks - Gallery
Cheers
SMcShack

Nice rack. I still prefer the flat style tough.
Wow...Peru. That should be interesting. Would be a great place to travel from and hopefully see some of the Dakar.

Originally Posted by discotwinturbo

I found the rhino flat one. The sides can be put on or off. I prefer t have them off and only place on when needed.

I think I may go with the rhino.....nice a low too, just not quite as low as this uk made one.

Thanks.

Are any of the rhino racks compatibile with the LR crossbars? I have both the LR crossbars & the LR Luggage Rack. I want to carry a 2nd spare on the roof but the Luggage Rack is too narrow for my Cooper AT3s. I am loathed to have to buy new crossbars as well. I like the look of the Rhino Racks as after-market racks if they can be fitted onto the LR crossbars.

According to Rhino their Pioneer platform can fit the D3 and D4. Both cars need long factory rails for the long platform. Because I don't have the tracks/rails Roof Racks Galore at Kedron, Qld advised adding short Rhino tracks at the front may allow me to use the long platform. They are giving me a price and measuring for the long platform later this month and I will report back.

Link below to the Rhino site with the long platform.

Rhino Rack - Roof Racks for LAND ROVER Discovery 3 and 4 4WD (with factory tracks long) 04/05 On

Cheers

Dom

Rhino's Long Pioneer Platform can be fitted to D3 with Rhino tracks, short at front and long at rear. Am waiting for the dollars to get the platform and 6 legs, tracks already fitted.

Cheers

Dom

Originally Posted by dominicbeirne

Rhino's Long Pioneer Platform can be fitted to D3 with Rhino tracks, short at front and long at rear. Am waiting for the dollars to get the platform and 6 legs, tracks already fitted.

Cheers

Dom

I ended up today purchasing the long pioneer platform rack, 6 legs, moveable retainers on top for front mounted gear, shovel holder, awning holder, tracks for front and rear (did not have factory tracks as rep did not sell them to me.....rhino ones are hugely cheaper and look just as good). Rhino racks make a super product which looks great on the D4. Super sleek when compared to other offerings.

Just need to work out exactly how to secure the roof topper. They don't make a specific bracket, but i should be able to make something work.

Originally Posted by discotwinturbo

I ended up today purchasing the long pioneer platform rack, 6 legs, moveable retainers on top for front mounted gear, shovel holder, awning holder, tracks for front and rear (did not have factory tracks as rep did not sell them to me.....rhino ones are hugely cheaper and look just as good). Rhino racks make a super product which looks great on the D4. Super sleek when compared to other offerings.

Just need to work out exactly how to secure the roof topper. They don't make a specific bracket, but i should be able to make something work.

When you say long platform is that the 2.7m or 2.13m platform that you fitted.

Thanks Ken

Originally Posted by roamer

When you say long platform is that the 2.7m or 2.13m platform that you fitted.

Thanks Ken

Ken,

It was the 1928. The longer ones are wider and don't look quite right.

The disco comes in two sizes, 1528 and 1928.

Enough room for my roof topper, extra spare, and two Jerry's (or other combinations)

Guys I have factory short rails - does anyone know if the long platform rack will fit if you add rhino short rails to front - or would I need to remove LR rails and put on all rhino rails?