Thread: Roof Rack Recommendations

Thought I'd ressurect this topic as I'm after a rack. I'm looking at the Windcheetah/ Opposite lock rack or the Hannibal which I like but it is over $2000 by the time you fit the factory rails to mount it.
Anyone had experiences with either brand?

Regards,
Tote

The OEM LR roof rails are $700 plus the bars.
Rhino is a much better deal.
Rhino rails use the LR points but they recommend that they put rivet through the rail base into the rearmost frame member if you are going to put a roof bar right at the rear. The steel tends to work harden so needs to be done slowly and some silicone onto the rivet before it goes in.

After working out what I really needed the racks for, finally went for just a set of Rhino racks. Quiet and they do what I need.

Discomaniac

Its bound to be pricey but this low profile rail system is used on European models Part no. LR006442

I ended up ordering the short Windcheetah/Opposite lock rack with a tyre mount and a rear step to mount on the back door, about $1500.00. Should be here next week, I'll post pictures once it's fitted.
Regards,
Tote

Some photos of my Opposite lock rack. The rails come as part of the rack and they mount by drilling approx 15 mm holes in the cover strip that is there and dropping a piece of aluminum tube in the hole, the rail then screws down using the factory screw points.
Noise is increased but I's not unbearable, I'll be pulling it off after Christmas though.





Regards,
Tote

Hi Folks, The LR D3 hand book says the maximum load for a roof rack is 75kg . Can anyone tell me why that is. I am sure the roof is not that weak, other wise a big wind on a bad day would bend it, and it would just collapse totally on a roll over and I am sure that would not be the case. I want to carry spare fuel in 2 x 40 litre jerry cans, and one may be 2 spare wheels up on a roof rack. I have looked at lots of roof rack out there that could carry that load, Hannibal, Rhino, Rola , plus others so I am confused as to why LR say 75kg. That weight limit also rules out a roof tent which was also an option I like for the future. Thanks

LR are covering their butts. It is not whether the roof can take the load but high loads on the roof lifting the centre of gravity and increasing the risk of a rollover. Folks often put a lot on their roof racks and adust their driving accordingly. But f something enexpected happens then a rollover is likely.