Thread: Roof Rack advice

Originally Posted by AnD3rew

They look good, but I really want a flat platform because it is hard enough to find a city carpark you can fit a D3 in even without a rack.

Do you see youself needing them fitted all the time?

I was in the same boat with Oval Alloy fitted to my D4...couldn't get into my office car park.

But I don't need or want them fitted all the time, so I rigged up a set of eye-bolts and ratchets in my garage ceiling. Very quick to fit and remove.

Cheers,

Kev.

Originally Posted by Celtoid

Do you see youself needing them fitted all the time?

I was in the same boat with Oval Alloy fitted to my D4...couldn't get into my office car park.

But I don't need or want them fitted all the time, so I rigged up a set of eye-bolts and ratchets in my garage ceiling. Very quick to fit and remove.

Cheers,

Kev.

Exactly Kev, fuel consumption goes up, wind noise, car park clearance.
Mine too is hoisted off the car and stored up high above my car only to be fitted when required.

They look good, but I really want a flat platform because it is hard enough to
find a city carpark you can fit a D3 in even without a rack.

I am checking whether they are in development , and will let you know. We do flat racks for most recent 4WD.

Regards Philip A

Originally Posted by ~Rich~

Exactly Kev, fuel consumption goes up, wind noise, car park clearance.
Mine too is hoisted off the car and stored up high above my car only to be fitted when required.

x3
it is fairly quick to remove and refit if you have roof space in the garage

Unfortunately I don't have a garage and limited storage space.

Andrew, I have a Tracklander rack on my D4, also fits D3. Check them out at 4wd & Car Roof Racks Perth & Brisbane - Tracklander - Red Dirt - Maxirack
Very well made, large list of accessories.
Also easy to take on and off if required.

Rgds, John

I looked around and bought a Front Runner as it had the lowest profile. About 2050mm at normal height.

Thanks for all of your suggestions and pictures. In the end I got a good deal at the 4wd show on a Rhino platform with no bars and short legs with a foxwing awning, spare wheel carrier and shovel holder brackets.

Getting fitted next week.