Thread: Roof tracks and bars for a D3

I have a D4 and have decided on your option 3 - Rhino vortex with tracks. Going to go with 3 bars for extra versatility. 2 rails on the rear tracks, 1 on the front tracks. Mostly leave front bar off.
Lower profile than LR rails.
Less than half the price of LR long rails with 2 bars.
Booked in Friday.
There will be a need to drill a hole at the rear end of each track. Ouch, but they assure me will be well prepped and sealed.
Couldn't bring myself to drill the holes myself. Best if I drop it off and go away for a little while.

Thanks for that Drilling a whole is a little freaky!

The racks on ebay look like you don't need any drilling? Did you weigh those up at all?

Hi, if you got plans on installing an awning in the future, would recommend you to go with 3 bars . The awning will be a constraint for the adjustment capability of 2 bars. The awning will need to be taken off to make adjustments of the bars.

Hi I have just fitted the long track and bars to glass roof with no problems and you only drill two holes through the trim not the roof

Thanks Phenne,

That certainly alleviates some of my concerns. Is there anyway a poor installation would cause water to leak through the whole already in the roof?

Hi and no you are not changing what is already there it was always a water channel

Have a look at the Frontrunner Windcheetah slimline. No tracks required. Fits straight into the roof nuts. Search on the forum. Plenty of pics posted.

Originally Posted by ADMIRAL

Have a look at the Frontrunner Windcheetah slimline. No tracks required. Fits straight into the roof nuts. Search on the forum. Plenty of pics posted.

The OP said he was going to carry canoes and bikes. Not sure if there are Windcheetah attachments for those. Even if they were, it would be a very expensive option.