Prado Roof Racks

[Gunna Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Gunna]

Looks like a need some for the 120 for the spare tyre when I head to the Cape. Just wondering what brand others have gone with and are they happy ??

[leachy_9 Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close leachy_9]

Gunna,

I've got a Jarram Trackllander. It's well made with plenty of special purposes attachments and brackets available. They're not cheap but when going remote you want somehing that isn't gong to let you down.

Leachy

[Grandeman Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close Grandeman]

I like my Rhino Racks - alloy tray is light and quite robust. Very happy with them, in fact.

Leachy's looks interesting - I'd probably also look at the ARB steel rack.

[joracha Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close joracha]

I have gone with the Rackmaster from opposite lock, it has plenty of all purposes attachments, different lengths 1.6 - 1.8 - 2m. I rate it but its a little $$$. its worth having a look at.

http://www.oppositelock.com.au/redesign ... MRTPR03-18

happy hunting

[GeoffM Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close GeoffM]

I have a Rhino rack with shovel holder and (fishing) rod tube holder. Been thru some pretty rough stuff (including the Cape) and am more that satisified.

Geoff

[embi Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close embi]

I have gone with the Rackmaster from opposite lock, it has plenty of all purposes attachments, different lengths 1.6 - 1.8 - 2m. I rate it but its a little $$$. its worth having a look at.

http://www.oppositelock.com.au/redesign ... MRTPR03-18

happy hunting

Did they have to drill holes in the roof?? I went into look at buying one but they said they would need to drill.

[matty Member Find all posts View Profile Close matty]

I have an ARB touring rack with roof top tent. its sturdy but no room for a tyre with the tent on. one thing i have noticed is the noise when going over 80 in the cab. i had an ARB tradesman rack on a hilux also and found that to be excellent, it was quiet, sturdy, and can fit long stuff up top as it has no front or back only the side rails.

[Byrnsie Member Find all posts View Profile Close Byrnsie]

I like my Rhino Racks - alloy tray is light and quite robust.

Grandeman. I have the HD Rhino Racks and was thinking of adding the alloy tray for an upcoming 2 week visit to Fraser Island.

How does everyone find the wind noise of roof trays at highway speeds? The Rhino Racks alloy tray have a kinda built in wind deflector. Do different tray types make a difference to noise?

Cheers - Byrnsie

[Grandeman Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close Grandeman]

Byrnsie,

I gotta say that the Rhino isn't the quietest of racks on the highway. However, it is not objectionably loud.

When I open the sunroof, there is plenty of wind roar - and it gives you an idea of how much it really upsets the airflow over the car and helps murder fuel consumption.

Having said that, I leave the racks on permanently, as I need the roof space, since all three rows of seating inside are occupied by the four rug rats.

As far as racks go, I'm really happy with them - only weigh about 14 kilos and strong as hell.

[McBAIN Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close McBAIN]

What range of $'s did the different setups cost?

[Grandeman Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close Grandeman]

Mine was just over a grand

[lc120_man Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close lc120_man]

You don't need a roof rack if are planning on just carrying the tyre carcas for second spare. Just srap it onto the spare on the rear door...

I got Rhino Bars and rhino tray... Rhino bars are enougth to carry second
spare... Alloy racks are lighter than steel, so you get more carrying capacity..

http://www.pradopoint.com/viewtopic.php ... o&start=15

[spara Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close spara]

I dont like the rear door thing on my last trip across the desert (8,500k) the back door has dropped a little and now needs adjusting and the only change is a new set of BFG tyres. I would carry your spare on the roof.
I have tradesman roof bars purchased from toyota (probably rino with a toyota sticker) and a aluminium rack purchased from ralleyspeed about 7 yrs ago. had to modify it for the 120 ( no gutters ) I just bolt it down to the tradesman bars, simple. the bars go on every time I go away and as you can see by the pic it is full.
I had a waterproof roof bag made to suit me, I carry a 30 second tent 2.1 mtrs long. a couple of milk crates with oil filters ect. camp oven, chairs air mattress sleeping bags, clothing bags was always for 4 ppl, so a lot of the bulk for a trip goes on the roof, i am very happy with this system.
I might be happier if I get permission from she who must be obeyed to buy a off road camper trailer ( and i have been trying)

[Gunna Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Gunna]

Thanks Guys. Seems no-body has problems with any of the brands. Might go with price.

LC 120 - its a full spare so has to go on top.

[orangepeel Member Find all posts View Profile Close orangepeel]

Hi There

I have a 07 D4D Prado with the now standard rails onthe roof.

I too am looking for a good rack for the roof (easily removable too) for a tent and other gear.

What are the recommendations out there for the rack?
It is recomended that i remove the existing rails for something more sturdy or can i keep them on to be used with the rack ??

Thanks !!