Thread: Platform vs Tray vs Basket

I'm presuming as well as working ok with the platform, the RLTP legs also work with just cross bars for the Disco, despite the catalogue recommending different legs? I like the idea of the shorter legs, keeping the rack/cross bars closer to the roof.

Has anyone fitted one of these with long rails AND a sunroof? What might be best option in this case?
Couldn't find previous discussions on possible stresses to the glass panels, although I can see how it could be something to be wary of, especially if the legs are under some 'tension' with certain leg / platform combos, or riveting is required...

Originally Posted by Jimlr

Has anyone fitted one of these with long rails AND a sunroof? What might be best option in this case?
Couldn't find previous discussions on possible stresses to the glass panels, although I can see how it could be something to be wary of, especially if the legs are under some 'tension' with certain leg / platform combos, or riveting is required...

I have the Alpine Roof option and have the RLTP legs with cross bars and tray (only fit the tray when travellng and keep the crossbars on around town) but I did file down the outer edge of the leg where it mounts onto the factory long track so that the cossbar / platform / tray mounting surface is in-line across the vehicle.

I installed the narrower Rhino platform 42100B to the D3 last weekend. It's a nice neat look. (Thanks Jon) I used the Rhino recommended RLT legs. I think they're fine.

A couple of observations:

When attaching the cross bar peices to the underside of the platform, you need to use the holes marked as F1 and R2 in the fitting instructions.

The spacers are not required, however the narrower fitting causes the hex socket bolt heads of the cross bar and the legs to almost line up directly one over the other. This causes a little bit of interference when tightening with the supplied Allen key. But nothing that can't be dealt with.

Reviving an old thread, I'm looking to get a Pioneer Platform and wondered how the RLTP legs had held up over time? Any thoughts on noise? I like the look of the shorter legs but thought the restriction on air passing under the platform might cause more wind noise that the longer RLT500 legs.

Appreciate the advice team.

Mine are still going strong. Never come loose, whereas I had a lot of problems with the longer legs. This down to it being a 2 bolt connection instead of a single and also being under a bit of tension due to the slight twisting.

Its been a while since I ran the longer legs but I don't recall a difference in wind noise. I did muck about a bit at the time with them to see if there was a difference and decided then it was not significant enough to worry about. That may be different on a full length rack and of course someone else's perception may be different.

Cheers,
Jon

I've only ever had the short RLTP legs on the short platform. Never had an issue with wind noise being intrusive until I installed the front and side rail kit. I also remove the whole thing when not planning to use it for a while so this means that it is usually carrying stuff when it's installed. Most of the wind noise comes from the stuff on the platform but even then it hasn't bothered us.

Not as old as Jon's but no issues so far with strength etc, although I did change the bolts to good quality stainless socket head bolts like this:


I found the Rhino supplied cap heads to be quite soft and never liked the "security head":


And I agree with Jon regarding preference for the two bolt design.

Cheers,
Scott

Thanks Guys, can I ask where you bought yours from Scott? I went to a big roof rack retailer at Kedron and got the, "this is the only option for the Discovery" song and dance.

I might be sensitive, but it felt like one of those interactions where I should have known better than having anything other than a Toyosan and deserve the limited options that come for the Disco