Thread: front runner slimline II

Originally Posted by Mungus

I do recall reading something on their website about the under slung table needing the High version. Maybe if you don't want this option you can get a lower one? Most likely the same table. From the website they say add 50mm to the rail height of 72.5mm. Measurements to the roof are below.

I'm happy with the height of mine. Enough room to get my hands in under the rack to wash / polish the roof when it needs it without removing the rack, and I have the table mounted under mine as well, and very happy with it. Just have to slide the table out if washing / polishing the roof.

I looked at a number of roof racks available at the time, and couldn't find anything that meets my needs better than the FrontRunner. After slipping off the spare tyre once in wet weather while climbing up onto the rack to tie down some luggage, I have since bought and fitted the FrontRunner rear ladder as well.

With 2nd spare, 2 antenna mounts and awning there's still 1360mm behind! Just enough for the tent and small water tank.

Surprisingly easy to get the second spare up top. Just push it up or down the ladder.

Originally Posted by Mungus

The rack itself is about 1395, but I got a couple of extras! All up, still cheaper than my dream to get a Prospeed and as it turns out more appropriate.
Check out frontrunner outfitters website. It all on there.


I do recall reading something on their website about the under slung table needing the High version. Maybe if you don't want this option you can get a lower one? Most likely the same table. From the website they say add 50mm to the rail height of 72.5mm. Measurements to the roof are below.



I'll get those measurements tomorrow, but for now I can tell you the heights from the roof to the top edge are as follows;
Front foot (about mid door) = 185mm
B Pillar = 130mm
Rear foot - 135mm
Front Centre = 170mm
Rear Centre = 120mm

The tray bed is about 23mm down from the top edge.

That would be great thanks Mungus, as I have the same wheels and tyre size as your vehicle. So it should be accurate for my vehicle. cheers Garfield

Originally Posted by Russrobe

With 2nd spare, 2 antenna mounts and awning there's still 1360mm behind! Just enough for the tent and small water tank.

I'm going to struggle Russ, as the RTT is a large Gordigear one at 1200mm x 1690mm, so with it opening out the drivers side where I want it (Rapid wing on the left), the 1690mm is front to back. Add 800mm dia. tyre and the RTT hangs over the back about 300mm. Might have to look at a bit of overhang front and back or rear wheel carrier as a last option, leaving space for other stuff up top.

Originally Posted by Mungus

I'm going to struggle Russ, as the RTT is a large Gordigear one at 1200mm x 1690mm, so with it opening out the drivers side where I want it (Rapid wing on the left), the 1690mm is front to back. Add 800mm dia. tyre and the RTT hangs over the back about 300mm. Might have to look at a bit of overhang front and back or rear wheel carrier as a last option, leaving space for other stuff up top.

Hmm yes i use the rwc due to lr tank and 2nd spare up top.

Guessing you've already bought the rtt? As there are several thst would fit...

Originally Posted by Garfield

That would be great thanks Mungus, as I have the same wheels and tyre size as your vehicle. So it should be accurate for my vehicle. cheers Garfield

At normal height from floor to top is 1990mm at front corner and 2005 at rear corner. Keep in mind the rack floor is 23mm below the side rail top.

Originally Posted by Mungus

Fitted my Slimline II yesterday. No drilling holes, simply remove plastic caps in gutter and bolt straight to OEM mounting points. Instructions do say to trim the gutter strip where the rail feet mount, but I think this is related to earlier models where the strip is actually a piece of rubber section. Mine is thin metal with a thin rubber coating and almost clears the mounting stud anyway.
For something that comes flat packed and bolts together, these are very good quality and very strong once fixed in place. Under rack table is very good quality as well.
I really would have liked the Prospeed one as IMO it is the best looking rack available, but unfortunately the load length is not as long as the Front Runner. Wouldn't have fitted my RTT and spare on the Prospeed the way I want.

Really happy with it.

Couple of picks

Thought it looked new when I was tailing you home down the highway tonight...

And folks it does look as good as it does in the photos.

Originally Posted by Russrobe

Guessing you've already bought the rtt? As there are several thst would fit...

Yes... and after looking at many, the Gordigear was my preference and everything else was considered around that. Fits the three of us quite well. I actually have it mounted on our trailer (still not complete) and at the very least will make the FRSII rack work with it and the Rapid Wing; another preference. If I can't fit the tyre, then so be it.