Roof Racks for a Puma 90

[Cracka]

G'day guys,

Would somebody who has a Hannibal and Patriot rack kindly measure from the top of their roof to the top of the rack platform (not the side rails though) as I need a rack but only have a 2100mm garage door opening, so I have 95mm max to play with.

I have the measurements for the Rhino pioneer platform and legs, 60mm above roof line.

Im a bit unsure of which way to go now reading this thread rigidity of a welded rack, Hannibal, compared to a bit of flexibility as discussed with the Patriot.

I guess there is at least $600 + difference in price from the Rhino to the Hannibal as well, not sure on Patriot prices.

The reason for the rack is to fit a Howling Moon roof top tent/extension and awning I purchased at the Sydney Caravan/Camping show. I'll be looking at the 2m long racks and it will be on a 90. These will only be mounted when needed for a trip, day to day the rack will be bare.

Thanks

[juddy]

Patriot sits at 280mm

Hannibal at 260mm

Theres a big difference in price between the 2 top end racks, and the Rhino bars, but you are getting a very different product.

Both hannibal and Patriot are very closely matched, Patriot are made of a higher quality material, and have a number of Ladder options, that Hannibal don't have. Patriot are UK made ( not alot is these days ) and are backed by a life time warranty, regardless of who owns the rack. And are always in stock.

But I would happily recommend either.

[KarlB]

Have a good look at Wind Cheetah racks made by Front Runner in South Africa. Available in Sydney from Opposite Lock outlets and Mulgo (see Roof Racks | Buy 4x4 Land Rover Toyota Nissan Accessories and Parts Online Store | Expedition Centre Australia by Mulgo). The rack on my D90 sits at 105 mm above the roof but I have extended legs to allow me to slide a table under the rack. Standard length legs would bring the height to under 95 mm. Quite a few on the forum use them. I think they are just as good as the Hannibal racks, but a cheaper.

Cheers
KarlB

[Loubrey]

Have a good look at Wind Cheetah racks made by Front Runner in South Africa. Available in Sydney from Opposite Lock outlets and Mulgo (see Roof Racks | Buy 4x4 Land Rover Toyota Nissan Accessories and Parts Online Store | Expedition Centre Australia by Mulgo). The rack on my D90 sits at 105 mm above the roof but I have extended legs to allow me to slide a table under the rack. Standard length legs would bring the height to under 95 mm. Quite a few on the forum use them. I think they are just as good as the Hannibal racks, but a cheaper.

Cheers
KarlB

Just measured mine (low profile Wind Cheetah) and its 85 mm from the roof to the highest point on the frame. I have 2 dual jerry can rack bases as well as 8 adjustable tie down eyes which adds 25 mm to the overall height, but they wouldn't be part of the OP's set up...

I've traveled many thousands of km with an Easy Awn roof top tent on the predecessor of the Wind Cheetah rack (Front Runner's previous model) and IMO its a perfect platform for a roof top tent.

Having said all that, the Patriot is still the Rolls Royce of Defender roof racks. It is however reflected in the price though...

Cheers,

Lou

[juddy]

Our patriot racks are very competativley priced with our Hannibal racks . And always in stock.

Front runner are a very good rack for the price.

[Cracka]

Whoa you blokes are all on the ball, I thank you all for your input.....

Well it looks like all will fit by the sound of those replies, now to whittle down to the best for me, bloody decisions.

Karlb and Loubrey did/do you have any problems with wind noise with the Front Runner/Wind Cheetah racks with the boards running across the vehicle against the Hannibal/Patriot running length wise. I was told and have read on another forum the Wind Cheatah are a bit noisy due to that.

Juddy, those measurements, are they taken from the underside of the gutter?
The patriot racks are bolt together I have seen, any dramas there or does that give the bit of 'flexibility'.

[Loubrey]

Cracka,

The reported noise from the Wind Cheetah racks are not from the lateral slats, but because people don't follow the assembly instructions.

On a 110 specifically the spacing of the legs is critical for its structural integrity, but people move them forward and back to suit door and pillar locations with the resultant flex and resonance (vibration noise).

90's on the other hand have no such issues. My low profile one is on the car all the time and I'm not even aware that its there. KarB seems happy with his as well.

All three brands have been making roof racks for many many years and are very much "fit for purpose", what ever your application.

I would personally think the bolt together arrangement is better for the significant flex in Defender bodies...

Cheers,

Lou

[weeds]

I have the wind cheetah as well......I probably didn't follow the instructions as I didn't fit the wind deflector that sits under the front of the rack and set the legs up to suit my awning.

When the awning is off and nothing on the roof rack it does vibrate when going 80km/hr +

As soon as anything is on the rack the vibration goes.......even a fishing rod will stop it

I tend to leave awning on so all good

[juddy]

The materials used in both the Hannibal and Patriot are of a different size to the Frontrunner racks too. ie the Box sections.

[Cracka]

Ok, thanks guys thats interesting about the noise. I think the Patriot is going to be too tall.

Still doing my research now I know the heights.

Juddy email sent.