ROOFRACKS - What are 150 owners using???

[mjrandom Out of control poster! Find all posts View Profile Close mjrandom]

I can't see why the Whispbars and the Pioneer platform can't go together, just need appropriate fasteners.

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

The Platform definetly comes away from the bars, the two narrower cross bars are definetly pop riveted in and a pain in the arse to shift! So by undoing the four Allen key bolts into the bars ( attached to your factory rails) and removing the black plastic clips between the planks the platform will come off, leaving you with two cross bars.

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Are the Whispbars slightly curve? I wouldn't use it if they were.

[Spblake Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Spblake]

Well, I've put the flash looking black Rhino Pioneer rack on my silver 150 VX. It was a pain in the arse at the end but looks good.

As soon as I get some friends round I'll get the Foxwing on. (Need some man strength to hold it in place to secure it)

Quick question, does anyone actually bother drilling all the holes for the cross-bars and pop-rivetting them in place? I can't see the point. I didn't realise until I'd already pulled the factory rails off there was going to be pop-rivetting involved. Thoughts?

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Yes you need to drill and rivet every single hole as this is where the rack gets its strength in the criss cross shear pattern of the planks and cross beams.

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

Yes, absolutely. It gives the platform strength, and also can you imagine the rattles and vibration when driving if you didnt rivet them all!

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Well, I've put the flash looking black Rhino Pioneer rack on my silver 150 VX. It was a pain in the arse at the end but looks good.

As soon as I get some friends round I'll get the Foxwing on. (Need some man strength to hold it in place to secure it)

Quick question, does anyone actually bother drilling all the holes for the cross-bars and pop-rivetting them in place? I can't see the point. I didn't realise until I'd already pulled the factory rails off there was going to be pop-rivetting involved. Thoughts?

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

I am in the same position, looking for a way to fit a roofrack for occasional use. This post by rob looks as though the rack bolts onto the little mounts that are fitted when the NS roofrails are removed. A la GX.

Does anyone have any info? The ARB web page is no use. Are we sure this is a 150 and not a 200? The spacing on the supports looks even.

I am happy to customise to suit. I suspect my poor long suffering Jaram rack will finally get a holiday. Other than that I am thinking of the whispbars with a custom connection to a Pioneer or Alloy tray (or equivalent).

This system would be ideal for me, remove the plastic covers, drop the rack in place and bolt into the clips.

EDIT: Answered my own question by going to the ARB website. Definately 200 series for the 2200 long alloy and steel rack. I have asked ARB for the fitting instructions to see if it fits as I think it does. Next step a bit of a measure....

Gday mate, You can get a 150 tradesman kit. I bought only the rail kit to mount my own custom alloy racks onto with a set of U bolts using the same holes.

The ARB tradie racks are only made in steel and were about 45kg's.... plus i needed rollers at the back for my kayak and work ladders etc... Seems to work good for me.

If I was to get it made again though id still do the same thing except make a few minor mods.

[Scud Member Find all posts View Profile Close Scud]

Hey Spblake, how about a picky? Thinking of one of these ontop of mine. Where did you get it from? What sort dollars? More importantly where abouts do you live? I'm struggling to get this past the finace commity at the moment so if I can get it cheaper as a DIY might just help me get it over the line. ��

[mjrandom Out of control poster! Find all posts View Profile Close mjrandom]

OK another stupid question. Has anyone tried to fit a Pioneer 42102 or equivalent platform direct to the NS roof rails using the SXBS legs? I know that tray isn't recommended for the 150 but it is a good size at 1800 x 1280. Or the Thule 757s or 775s feet for that matter. I cannot see the point in having cross rails that attach to the NS rails and then put the rack on top. I know that they are different sections and wont just bolt straight up but still it looks an easy mod to fit some of the smaller channel inside the larger channel of the rack. I don't have the car yet so it is a bit hard to measure everything up but a quick look this morning while I checked out my T3 bar makes me think it is only a matter of running a short length of the smaller channel inside the Pioneer support platform and bolting or rivetting that and then fitting the feet. The NS rails are narrower than the width of the rack so it all should settle down inside. The Thule feet look almost the right size so I will check them out too. Any comments or am I missing something really basic? If nothing else it will lower the whole shebang 50mm or so. And I am aware of the ratings of the rails, I only want about 50kg capacity so that system is close enough.

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I use a tigers steel tent rack and it is an absolute peice of crap. The mounts don't sit flush on the rack and it started to rust almost immediately, in addition the mesh has now started to come off due to poor welding....did I mentioned it weighs like a small elephant.

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

Well, I've put the flash looking black Rhino Pioneer rack on my silver 150 VX. It was a pain in the arse at the end but looks good.

As soon as I get some friends round I'll get the Foxwing on. (Need some man strength to hold it in place to secure it)

Quick question, does anyone actually bother drilling all the holes for the cross-bars and pop-rivetting them in place? I can't see the point. I didn't realise until I'd already pulled the factory rails off there was going to be pop-rivetting involved. Thoughts?

Hi Blakey,

I am also interested in getting the black Rhino Pioneer Platform Rack.

Can you please tell me the measurement from the roof of your Prado to the top of the rack in the 3 positions where the existing roof rails were attached to the roof?
Im interested to see ho much higher the Pioneer rack would sit in lieu of the factory rails.
Also did you use the Rhino legs to secure it to your roof?

Thanks

Jeff

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

Guys there is another thread on the Pioneer Platform, http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...-Factory-Rails. I have a few shots of mine there and also some measurements. If you need some better photos or measurements I'm more than happy to do it.

Cheers

Josh

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Guys there is another thread on the Pioneer Platform, http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...-Factory-Rails. I have a few shots of mine there and also some measurements. If you need some better photos or measurements I'm more than happy to do it.

Cheers

Josh

Thanks Josh,

I would like to know the measurements without using the factory rails to keep the profile as low as possible.

Thanks

Jeff

[Scud Member Find all posts View Profile Close Scud]

Thanks Josh,

I would like to know the measurements without using the factory rails to keep the profile as low as possible.

Thanks

Jeff

Hey Jeffers are you still after these measurements, just installed the Rhino 42103B Platform using the RLCP23 leg kit. The 42103 platform is the same as the 42102 Rhino recommend for the Prado except its approx 100mm wider so would still be the same height.

Let me know

Scud

[JerraD4D Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close JerraD4D]

G'day All. New to the forum after upgraded my Land Rover to a new 150 series a few months ago. I recently installed a Rhino Pioneer Platform (44102B) on my existing Rhino Sports bars with SXB legs. I wanted a full-length roof system to carry all my lighter weight camping gear (swags etc) and to attach my side and rear awning. Problem was that I couldn't afford to go an ARB steel or alloy system due to the height. Since the prado has had a lift, I simply wouldn't be able to enter most public car parks and/or shopping centres with a permanent roof cage.

So far, rhino platform has proved magnificent. Can't upload any pics for a few weeks as I am O/S presently, when when I get home, will post a couple to demonstrate how it connects to SXB legs (x4) and carriage of kit etc. I will undertake its first major journey in a month to Vic High Country and Tassie, so we'll see. But, to my mind it sits low, feels tough and would certainly take the gear I am intent on carrying. Impressed.