Thread: Rhino Pioneer Tray Noise

Originally Posted by p38arover

I have a full length platform on my L322 (thanks irondoc) and noise isn't an issue if I keep the sunroof closed.

After a week without the platform so that the Rangie could be detailed, and then putting it back on before a trip away, yes, it is noisy even with the sunroof closed. I'm now considering removing it altogether.

Originally Posted by p38arover

One would expect it to complement the rack quite nicely.

Or weren't the reviewers being complimentary?

the reviews I read stated they were noisy and rattled, I must admit they were all US reviews. they do look good under the frame of the rack so I really don't know, I guess I was put off by the price and the uncertainty. I don't mind paying the dollars for a product that works but perhaps I was unfairly put off by the reviews.

Guess I will just have to refit my rack and report back. The deflector I made has about a 10mm gap to the roof line.

I just Goolged' Rhino Rack wind deflector reviews.

regards
Geoff

Originally Posted by p38arover

After a week without the platform so that the Rangie could be detailed, and then putting it back on before a trip away, yes, it is noisy even with the sunroof closed. I'm now considering removing it altogether.

Agree for sure, mine is only on for trips where I need it which is about 3 to 4 months of the year when we go away.

regards
Geoff

Originally Posted by Naps

Well the package arrived from Rhino Rack mob and I spent a couple of hours fitting the new Wind Fairing. The process would have been pretty straight forward if the Rhino Rack parts were made to fit correctly....

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The Rhino Rack supplier responded quickly to my concerns about the misfit fairing. Pointing out that I had missed the small print that outlined that the fairing is not compatible with the new Pioneer Platform model. Apparently Rhino don’t as yet have fairings for the 5nnnnn models. My bad for not checking the detail.. Oh well...I just made one that is compatible :-)

Naps

Originally Posted by Naps

The Rhino Rack supplier responded quickly to my concerns about the misfit fairing. Pointing out that I had missed the small print that outlined that the fairing is not compatible with the new Pioneer Platform model. Apparently Rhino don’t as yet have fairings for the 5nnnnn models. My bad for not checking the detail.. Oh well...I just made one that is compatible :-)

Naps

That modification seems well worth it if you noticed a 50% drop in noise. I think it won’t be long before rhino makes the correct mounting for the series 5 platform you have.

I’m tempted to do the same as you and bite the bullet.

Can't comment specifically on the Rhino Rack, but I have the Front Runner full length with cross rails, and it is very noisy without the small air deflector that comes with it. Admittedly, mine is probably a bit louder than normal because of the LED light bar between the front legs, but I have tried with and without the light bar, and with and without the air deflector fitted - and the deflector makes a significant reduction in wind noise - with or without the LED bar fitted.

I have been told that there is a version of this rack which has the rails running along the length of the rack rather then across it, and that this version is significantly quieter. Don't know how strong they'd be on a full length rack though without at least one cross member somewhere in the middle.
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Originally Posted by Hawc

I’ve got a three quarter length rhino platform. A bit of noise, but it doesn’t worry me. Noting the original comment about it being a PITA to put the rack on and off, I’ve got six of the rhino quick release feet, which makes this task pretty easy. Along similar lines, I’ve also got quick release brackets for the awning, which make it very easy and quick to take that on and off. I now happily change the roof configuration around easily, whereas before it used to be a RRPITA.

Gday Hawc- I have the same setup with the quick release feet. My awning is permanently mounted however and frankly I’d prefer another option. Doesn’t help when putting the platform on, with my son (I take the awning side as it’s prob about 15kg heavier and, as you’d know, a heavy and awkward overhead lift)

Any chance you could send some pics / part numbers for the awning quick release?

Originally Posted by imaz

That modification seems well worth it if you noticed a 50% drop in noise. I think it won’t be long before rhino makes the correct mounting for the series 5 platform you have.

I’m tempted to do the same as you and bite the bullet.

Hi Imaz,
I tried to apply some science to the process....doing a before and after run down the same section of ring road on the same day at the same speed to gauge the extent of noise reduction. ..and it certainly seemed to make a significant difference. Time will tell how it goes over different (rougher) road and wind conditions.
Naps