Thread: Platform vs Tray vs Basket

Originally Posted by jimc

I have the pioneer rack as well...was a run out model due to colour.

Not noisy at all.

Anyone found any method to attach a set of maxtracks to their racks yet?

I currently use some plywood blocks and maxtrack locking pins...but the solution is very ordinary to say the least.

I just used bungee straps when I put them up there. I have rear wheel carrier and I bought the maxtrax rear wheel straps, they are great, makes them much easier to get to when you need them and when you won't need them they come off the vehicle in 2 minutes and store in the garage and don't sit up on the racks perishing whistling and using fuel when you don't need them.

I also have a pioneer rack. For the maxtrax I bought the pin set that maxtrax sell and then drilled four holes in the platform with some barry nuts on the underside. The maxtrax bolts come with provision for a bad lock so making them relatively secure and accessible. The only issue with this is that it adds approx 100mm to your height meaning many carparks become inaccessible. I only use this setup now on extended trips.

Hey Paul,
Any Chance you can show me what "Barry's Nuts" look like?

Originally Posted by jimc

Anyone found any method to attach a set of maxtracks to their racks yet?

I put a couple of eyebolts in the slot on the edge of the rack and sit the maxtrax on them so that the eyebolts sit in the hand holds of the maxtrax. I then tie them down with a couple of straps through the eyebolts. This locates them positively and stops them moving around and working loose on rough roads.

I also mount an awning on there now and the maxtrax sit neatly between the mounting brackets for the awning.

You can just make out the eyebolts in the photo below:



Cheers,
Jon

Originally Posted by jimc

I have the pioneer rack as well...was a run out model due to colour.

Not noisy at all.

Anyone found any method to attach a set of maxtracks to their racks yet?

I also have a pioneer platform rack. I use a set of TraxRax to mount the Max Trax. They mount on the side of the rack which frees up the entire pioneer platform to carry other stuff. Made by a guy in Brisbane. I reckon they're the duck's guts!

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=370433883012318

I don't have a photo of mine, so grabbed this photo off his Facebook page which will give you an idea how they look when mounted.

ImageUploadedByTapatalk1398434485.974648.jpg

Originally Posted by Drizzle

I also have a pioneer platform rack. I use a set of TraxRax to mount the Max Trax. They mount on the side of the rack which frees up the entire pioneer platform to carry other stuff. Made by a guy in Brisbane. I reckon they're the duck's guts!

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=370433883012318

I don't have a photo of mine, so grabbed this photo off his Facebook page which will give you an idea how they look when mounted.

ImageUploadedByTapatalk1398434485.974648.jpg

Why is that Prado driver driving into a tree? :-)

Originally Posted by jon3950

Mine is the 1528 x 1236 - I went narrower than Rhino recommend and used the RLTP legs instead of the RLT legs.



The size is a good match for the roof:







I went narrower as I didn't want the overhang on the sides. To me this looks a lot neater but does comprise storage space a bit as you lose one slat. It doesn't bother me as I don't put a lot up there. It will fit a tyre, a jerry can and some Maxtrax, with some space for firewood. I also have an awning and shovel up there.



Wind noise is very subjective. There is some, but not as much as I seem to get from the RAI. I notice it because the Disco is so quiet, but it doesn't bother me.



There are more photos of it with various loads in my gallery.

http://www.aulro.com/app/showgallery.php/cat/1293





Cheers,

Jon

Hi Jon, do you have a part number for this tray? Can't seem to find the narrower width one on the Rhino website. Only the 1376mm width is listed.

Originally Posted by DiscoFan

Hi Jon, do you have a part number for this tray? Can't seem to find the narrower width one on the Rhino website. Only the 1376mm width is listed.

The Rhino catalogue quotes two part numbers for the 1528mm x 1236mm Rhino platform. 42100B and 44100B.

Not sure why there are two part numbers - but they go as a pair. If you go to the online PDF catalogue. You'll see the various platform options, including the recommended Disco dimensions listed in page 23.

I like Jon's suggestion as well. I've just measured it up on the car, and the reduced overhang will I agree be much neater.