Roof Rack advice

[AnD3rew]

Ok, I want a durable rack which has options like a wheel carrier, and which can have an awning, pref batwing type mounted on it. Also want it to sit as low on the roof as possible. Just want the partial length rear rack.

What do yo guys recommend, any pitfalls?

Pictures wold be awesome if you have them handy.

[~Rich~]

Do you have any tracks/ roof rails fitted already to the roof?
Factory or other?

If you have the factory roof rails then this is the one I bought:

Bare rack:

Shovel holder:

Awning bolted to uprights:

Fully loaded:


More info in this topic:
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/d3-d4-rrs/...roof-rack.html

[NavyDiver]

Opersite lock http://www.oppositelock.com.au/index.php?action=prodcatalogue&form_name=view_prod uct&category_id=50&product_id=425&pageID=10062§io nID=0

Not a fan of the sides rails myself. I feel the leverage works against securing to the side rails on some brands.

This one covers my roof from front to back and could have a roof top tent, spare wheels and more depending mostly on the weight. I am sure a batwing would fit on it. There is a 1.4 metre version like Rich's nifty set up. I had to use the tracks http://www.oppositelock.com.au/index.php?action=prodcatalogue&form_name=view_prod uct&category_id=50&product_id=477&pageID=10062§io nID=0

I like that mine is secured a bit more than Rich's with 4 fixing points to each side. I am not sure how many the short one would have. With weight on top and the stress a long dirt road might put on these points I feel this is an advantage. I use the side to secure a tarp, toss a few tent pegs in for a short stay or poles and ropes on the off side rather than a awning. not sure if these might fit a Disco http://tigerz11.com.au/products/-TENT-RACK.html (might ask for a comission from them
Saw a awning for a resonable price at http://tigerz11.com.au/categories/Awnings/

[herrBlick]

I really like the landrover expedition roof rack. It seems just to fit.
I don't know how it goes in multi story car parks though?ImageUploadedByTapatalk1350210063.163783.jpg

[simoncs]

Hi Andrew,

I have just been through the same process. I wanted a rack like Stornaway's expedition rack which he cut the sides off to make it low profile.
after trawling the net, and speaking to all the rack makers here, the US, and UK, I am now having one made. I have factory full length rails, so wanted to keep these. The rack will be alloy, full length 2020mm, enough crossbars and covered in mesh to allow easy loading. Will have plenty of tie down points built in, and later if I want to add an awning, I can drill into the side.
Most importantly it will sit on pads on the rails to make it low profile, and look integrated like the LR expedition rack.

Should be ready in a couple of weeks

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[DiscoDavey]

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[~Rich~]

Oops

[~Rich~]

Whats with the body in the bag!!!



Photo taken in the Belangalo State Forest?

[NavyDiver]

Whats with the body in the bag!!!



Photo taken in the Belangalo State Forest?

check out "on target"- for two down one too far down 200kg + of prime venision. Not related to Ivan at all.

[PhilipA]

Seeing the poster asked the direct question, I know of a rack which I think is one of the best around.

Now I have to declare that I have just started working for the importer. A full range of acessories is also available

Baja Rack Australia - Roof Racks and baskets for 4WD Adventures - off road roof racks

They only fit with short LR roofrails.

Regards Philip A