ROOFRACKS - What are 150 owners using???

[rob_macca67 Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close rob_macca67]

How hard is it to remove it by yourself or is it a 2 person job? We don't havea lot of clearance to get into the Car Garage, so I've got to be mindful of what we get....

I was just thinking of getting the Rhino Replacement Roofbars (ie Remove OEM ones) and leave them fitted all the time, then either buy a rookrack that can be bolted to the Rhino Bars or make one up myself.....

Anyone using the Rhino Roofbars option where they just fit the Roofrack &/or Basket to the Rhino Bars when needed ???

hey wooley, i was using the powerful 4x4 rack and awning, not sure if it is too heavy duty for what you might want, top qualitiy and good price, i picked up a 4x4 action deal, rack and awning for $899, i will post a pic for you to check it out

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[rob_macca67 Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close rob_macca67]

Don't suppose u know heavy it is and whether it's 1 or 2 person job to remove if req'd ??

Would u have the specs for it by any chance (ie: dimensions & weight carrying capacity, etc)

cheers...
rob

Check out my build thread for pics.

I'm using a Rhino Pioneer Platform rack to keep the overall height below my standard garage door. no lift kit, just upgraded springs and shocks and a Foxwing awning that just makes it it the garage.

VXWesty

Also added Rhino Rack Pioneer Alloy Platform and Foxwing Awning.

[philski Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close philski]

whispbar

Best price I have found on the s45 whispbar is OZ Nest on ebay $275+post

Sean

I found them online for $299 a pair and went into roof carrier systems (in melbourne) and he matched the price for me. Great bars!!! Absolutely no noise whatsoever, shouldn't affect fuel economy either (i assume). They also don't add any extra height to the car. perfect. No i need to get an alloy rack to fit!!

[rob_macca67 Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close rob_macca67]

Came across a 150s with what looked like a ARB Tradesman Roof Rack (ie: Open ends Front & Rear).... It looked great. Anyone has one or know about these ? I assume they are Alloy?

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

These pics come from the smartbar bullbar thread. Whilst that thread is about the smartbar, notice that it is fitted with a FrontRunner Windcheetah rack. YOu can read more about these in the thread: FrontRunner Windcheetah rack. I have one of these on my 120 and will use it again on the next vehicle.




Cheers,
LFaR.

[CQ Wal Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close CQ Wal]

Hi All,

Here's a photo of my 150 with my newly installed Rhino Rack. It's the 'Pioneer' model, which I had powder coated the satin black colour prior to installation to match the bull bar.

Cheers,

Neale.

[hookedon4wding Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close hookedon4wding]

I have the Rhino Platform Rack. It's the model before the new Pioneer version. I've used it on a few big trips over plenty of corrugations carting a spare wheel and tyre and ARB awning with no problems. Nice and low profile too!





Cheers, Sam.

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

I really liked the look of the Windcheeta rack until i seen the price, i have the Rhino Rack cage but i only use it now and again so it will do for now. Though a lower profile one could be left on...

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

I am just using the factory bars with the Rhino alloy rack as the previous post I only put my oz tent, chair, table, eg. all up it would only be about 70 kg's

[mickmac_42 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close mickmac_42]

Don't mind the look of that one..... What sort of $$ is on that one ??

I gather the original OEM bars are removed to fit this one...... If u want to remove that "Rack only", is that the legs and everthing or something different?

Both of these racks are around the $900 to $1200 mark, depending on supplier, time of year (specials) etc. They can both be mounted to the factory rails or utilise their own "leg" mounts.

I contacted the good people at smart bar to ask about the windcheetah racks. They said that the car was provided for the photo shoot with the rack attached and they couldn't tell me anything further than that i.e. dimensions.

Don't suppose u know heavy it is and whether it's 1 or 2 person job to remove if req'd ??

The racks weigh between 20 and 30kg, and though they can be lifted by one person, they really need two people to remove unless you've rigged a block and tackle system to the ceiling of your garage (as i intend to do).

Mike

[Si & Rae Member Find all posts View Profile Close Si & Rae]

Mickkmac_42

Just fitted one of these last week and would definitely say it is a two person job. You could do it with one person but it could be risky (damage to roof etc). Ours was fitted by removing the factory rails and installing a grab rail in its place but to wife was called into action for the final mount of the rack itself.

Great rack though and very little road noise added.

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

...I contacted the good people at smart bar to ask about the windcheetah racks. They said that the car was provided for the photo shoot with the rack attached and they couldn't tell me anything further than that i.e. dimensions.

Mike, that's a short rack in that photo, perhaps 1.4m. I have the 2.0m variant and it is about full-length with the flat section of the roofline. The Windcheetah models suitable for the Prado are listed on the Dolium web page.

What I notice in the "Smart Bar" photo is that the rack is attached to the standard roof-rails. That wasn't an option when I purchased mine. Is anyone here using that attachment? If so, what is the addtional height of the rack, measured from the roofline?

LFaR.

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

I am using Whispbar S45 Base Rack they go directly to the factory rails so you don't add any height to the car.

Hey Juan, I've been doing the reading and I'm alost convinced to order a pair of S45's. Would you recommend? I want something I can leave on the car a drop a rack on when I'm travelling without affecting fuel consumption, wind noise, clearance, etc.

[Dupes68 Member Find all posts View Profile Close Dupes68]

I've got the Rhino Sportz Bars that attach straight onto the factory rails, then attached a Rhino mesh platform rack and shovel holder onto the bars. Cost for the lot from memory was about $800. Takes 10 minutes to get on and off once assembled, and rated to 100kgs.
Pic attached

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

Folks

I have the Rhino sports bars that I leave on and then mount shovel holders as required for day trips and any long trips use a Rola roof basket. This has done two Simpson Desert crossings and two outback NSW/Flinders Ranges trips around 20'000ks and just needed a couple of the bars spot welded, no dramas.

This photo (Pradopoint 2011GTG) shows the shovel, Oz Tent, roofbag and Foxwing all mounted, this is the setup for the long trips we do.



See ya on the tracks, Richo.