Thread: in the market for a roof rack

Gawd! Sometimes I hate this forum.... every time I nearly make a decision about something for the D4 someone comes up with an alternative bit of equipment throwing my tiny mind into turmoil!
Mutter mutter mutter... :-))
AlanH.

Here it is.










Andrew

Love that roof rack. Just wish I had a car to go under it.

Laurie

Originally Posted by LandyAndy

Here it is.






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Andrew

So where does that part shown in post 9 go?

Martin

+1 on Frontrunner my tires make more noise than the rack, only time I even notice rack is when it is howling and even then it's howling so you accept it. Looks great on the car and is massive and heaps of customisation / ongoing money to spend if you choose too (or the Mrs allows you too).

On your aircon compressor.If your aircon plays up he is the culprit,thats of my Bros D4,done over 200000km.
Andrew

Originally Posted by ATH

Gawd! Sometimes I hate this forum.... every time I nearly make a decision about something for the D4 someone comes up with an alternative bit of equipment throwing my tiny mind into turmoil!
Mutter mutter mutter... :-))
AlanH.

I know this is an old thread though all related to D4 roof racks seem to be the same age. I am looking at the long version platform. ARB released their 'base rack' and I am considering the 8-beam model (22.8kg; 212.5cm L x 128.5cm W). Specs indicate it will take more than enough capacity for us. The front runner 'slimline II' looks the part though ~17kg heavier, and I can't find carrying capacity though assume it would be enough. Now, the Rhino-rack 'pioneer platform' is 40kg and seems to only have a described capacity support of only 35kg over and above the rack weight (according to the website).

I carry a 6th spare tyre on rim (~35kg), a storage box (~15kg), a black wolf tent (10kg?), and a set of maxtraxs. Firewood will go on as required.

I have not priced the ARB setup yet. Any updates on current preferences?

Originally Posted by Sandy

I know this is an old thread though all related to D4 roof racks seem to be the same age. I am looking at the long version platform. ARB released their 'base rack' and I am considering the 8-beam model (22.8kg; 212.5cm L x 128.5cm W). Specs indicate it will take more than enough capacity for us. The front runner 'slimline II' looks the part though ~17kg heavier, and I can't find carrying capacity though assume it would be enough. Now, the Rhino-rack 'pioneer platform' is 40kg and seems to only have a described capacity support of only 35kg over and above the rack weight (according to the website).

I carry a 6th spare tyre on rim (~35kg), a storage box (~15kg), a black wolf tent (10kg?), and a set of maxtraxs. Firewood will go on as required.

I have not priced the ARB setup yet. Any updates on current preferences?

Go for the lightest rack that will suit your requirements. The factory roof load rating is only 75kg so very easy to load up above that. With my rhino rack fully loaded I'm at about 100kg (including the rack weight). Thats for a max touring weight, I generally try to minimise what I carry on the roof and move stuff to other areas when I can.