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    Selecting a Roof Rack

    Found this helpful while choosing my Rhino Rack ..

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    Was that because that is the opposite to what he chose?

    I'm sorry but I have some huge issues with Andrew. I have very little respect for someone that goes out of his way to cause trouble and arguments within the community. Over the years I have seen him recommending unsafe practices that I just can't tolerate.

    On the topic of roof racks, I think I have also chosen Rhino Rack after my research over the last few weeks since we picked up the D4. We will be going a Backbone system with the Pioneer platform on top. My reasoning being:
    • I like modular racks
    • It is rated to hold 250kg static (so a rooftop tent is viable) on the D4
    • They have a good catalogue of accessories
    • Making accessories for it only requires their nuts to be used for the mounting
    • It is priced well compared to some of the other options I liked such as the Prospeed (I'd love one, but ouch)
    • It looks pretty good, I quite like the look of the Backbone system itself


    Now to find room in the budget for it amongst the 7 Thousand other things that are on the list!
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    Quote Originally Posted by cjc_td5 View Post
    Tracklander....
    WA company and a great product.
    Definitely not saying it isn't.
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    Quote Originally Posted by libertyts View Post
    Was that because that is the opposite to what he chose?

    I'm sorry but I have some huge issues with Andrew. I have very little respect for someone that goes out of his way to cause trouble and arguments within the community. Over the years I have seen him recommending unsafe practices that I just can't tolerate.

    On the topic of roof racks, I think I have also chosen Rhino Rack after my research over the last few weeks since we picked up the D4. We will be going a Backbone system with the Pioneer platform on top. My reasoning being:
    • I like modular racks
    • It is rated to hold 250kg static (so a rooftop tent is viable) on the D4
    • They have a good catalogue of accessories
    • Making accessories for it only requires their nuts to be used for the mounting
    • It is priced well compared to some of the other options I liked such as the Prospeed (I'd love one, but ouch)
    • It looks pretty good, I quite like the look of the Backbone system itself


    Now to find room in the budget for it amongst the 7 Thousand other things that are on the list!
    +1 for the rhino pioneer platform, very versatile. I picked up brand new at the annusl 4wd show for <1200bucks with a shovel and mounts included, backbone system and delivered to my front door.

    Tip: despite the instructions telling you to, no need to cut the black infill strips. Just lift them out, clean the channel and mark where the mount bolts go then drill through and refit. Makes for a much better fit up and final look. I also siliconed the mounting socket head cap bolts after fitting to limit water ingress into the mounting holes.

    Eric

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    Quote Originally Posted by Eric SDV6SE View Post
    +1 for the rhino pioneer platform, very versatile. I picked up brand new at the annusl 4wd show for <1200bucks with a shovel and mounts included, backbone system and delivered to my front door.

    Tip: despite the instructions telling you to, no need to cut the black infill strips. Just lift them out, clean the channel and mark where the mount bolts go then drill through and refit. Makes for a much better fit up and final look. I also siliconed the mounting socket head cap bolts after fitting to limit water ingress into the mounting holes.

    Eric
    Wish I read this before I cut mine!

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    Quote Originally Posted by libertyts View Post
    Was that because that is the opposite to what he chose?

    I'm sorry but I have some huge issues with Andrew. I have very little respect for someone that goes out of his way to cause trouble and arguments within the community. Over the years I have seen him recommending unsafe practices that I just can't tolerate.

    On the topic of roof racks, I think I have also chosen Rhino Rack after my research over the last few weeks since we picked up the D4. We will be going a Backbone system with the Pioneer platform on top. My reasoning being:
    • I like modular racks
    • It is rated to hold 250kg static (so a rooftop tent is viable) on the D4
    • They have a good catalogue of accessories
    • Making accessories for it only requires their nuts to be used for the mounting
    • It is priced well compared to some of the other options I liked such as the Prospeed (I'd love one, but ouch)
    • It looks pretty good, I quite like the look of the Backbone system itself


    Now to find room in the budget for it amongst the 7 Thousand other things that are on the list!
    Nuts for the rails are cheaper on eBay you can even get 316 stainless versions

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    Can't he talk without throwing his hands and arms about?

    The reduction on roof load can be considerable. For the L322 it's:

    Roof rack load (including the mass of roof rack) On-road 100 kg (220 lb), Off-Road 30 kg (66 lb)
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    I'm very happy with my Pioneer rack too. Only issue with it (and the same would go for all the modular types) is getting under it to properly clean the roof.

    Once we get settled in a new place I'll take the rack off and properly clean, polish and wax the roof then put the rack back on.

    Perhaps a white vinyl wrap on the roof would be a good idea??

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    I also have a Pioneer Platform on my L322. Rhino don't make a kit for the L322 but I was able to cobble together a system. See L322 roof tray

    Rhino's accessories are a bit pricey so I fabricated my own tie downs. I bought eyebolts from Bunnings:

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    I also some 20mm wide steel bar which I cut into about 75mm lengths. I drilled these in the centre and tapped them to suit the eye bolts.

    So I ended up with my own version of Rhino's eyebolt kit (below) which cost $48/set of 4, Bunnings between $2-4 each:

    43178-4-Pioneer-Eye-Bolt-Kit-00_lrg.jpg

    #43178 - Pioneer Eye Bolt Kit (4) | Rhino-Rack

    Instead of spending $139 for a Rhino gas bottle holder, I bought one of these and bolted it to the rack, again with 75 x 25mm slip in plates like those shown in the Rhino eye bolt kit above. I got this for about $30. If I was doing severe off-roading or travelling a lot of corrugated roads, this probably wouldn't be suitable as it could move slightly and cause damage to the platflorm.

    BCF_567470_hi-res.jpg

    Yes, I'm a cheapskate.
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