ROOFRACKS - What are 150 owners using???

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

As an option:
I had the dealership replace the OEM racks (saved for resale) with Rhino Heavy Duty (non Aero) bars and Alloy Tray. Whole package is slightly lower. Also had attached 100mm Bazooka Tube (for fishing gear) on one side; combo shovel and Hi-Lift holder on the other; spare wheel holder; and upright gerry can holder. You can see in pictures it all just clears (probably gerry can spout would as well; haven't had guts to try it with can full of diesel yet) standard Skyline carport.

[rptdprado Member Find all posts View Profile Close rptdprado]

Hi,

I'm using a Tradesman Steel roof rack, strong but lighter than ARB rack.

[Tezza222z Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Tezza222z]

Can anybody with a Whisbar tell me if the lengths of the 2 bars are the same (the alloy parts)? I have just put one on my car but the instruction sheet says that the bars should be 2 different lengths with the longer one going at the front of the car. But... mine are both the same length and it looks like the front one should be longer.
Thanks
Terry

[JCL Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close JCL]

Can anybody with a Whisbar tell me if the lengths of the 2 bars are the same (the alloy parts)? I have just put one on my car but the instruction sheet says that the bars should be 2 different lengths with the longer one going at the front of the car. But... mine are both the same length and it looks like the front one should be longer.
Thanks
Terry

The length of the 2 bars should be the same... you can also adjust the length a litter bit.

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

Richo....

What sort of allowable weight can these sports bars hold and What "Size" basket do u have and how is it attached? I've got one of these small baskets for my small 4x4 and I'm not real confident on the way they attach & reckon they would come loose on a bumpy road..... any trouble with yours or do they attach differently via a bolt on style?

Any chances seeing a side on shot??


rob

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.

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

I have a set of three Rino sports bars permanently mounted with captive nuts set in them. A Rola 1300 x 1900 aluminium luggage basket bolts on in a couple of minutes and any office worker could lift it onto the bars on their own. The Rola basket comes with high and low front and back rails. High ends match the sides and low is about 30mm above the bottom rails and looks like a trademans rack. I also have a rooftop tent that weighs 80kg and a luggage bag with a ply floor, all can bolt onto the Rino bars in minutes (only one at a time though).

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

Richo....

What sort of allowable weight can these sports bars hold and What "Size" basket do u have and how is it attached? I've got one of these small baskets for my small 4x4 and I'm not real confident on the way they attach & reckon they would come loose on a bumpy road..... any trouble with yours or do they attach differently via a bolt on style?

Any chances seeing a side on shot??


rob

Hi Rob

The bars are rated at 80kgs per pair and the genuine Toyota rails are rated at 100kgs, I put the Foxwing (10kgs) the basket itself (15kgs), OZTent (20kgs) up there, as well as the shovel, camp oven, a small set of tools, 2kg gas bottle, folding table and some chairs. If needed a jerry can also goes up there. So I reckon all up I'm on the limit of the 80kgs.

The basket attaches to the bars with a kit from Rhino ($20.00) that has a u bolt the shape of the racks, a flat plate and nuts encased in a plastic for turning. I haven't had them come loose at all as they have a little rubber piece that goes over the end of the thread. When I'm going an a long trip (weeks and thousands of k's over gravel) I put a dab of silicone on the nut to stop it coming loose, just peels off with a knife when you want to take the rack off.

I'll look for a photo. See ya on the tracks, Richo.

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

Rob, the roof load limit on the 5 door 150 Prado is only 80kg anyway so roof rails that are rated to any higher are wasted anyway.

I have 2 of the Rhino Sportz rails as well which stay in permanently and then I have a Rhino Platform Rack which holds an ARB awning, roof bag and 2nd spare when we go away. The new version of the Platform Rack called the Pioneer looks to be a great option for a low profile rack with the option of adding sides as needed.

Cheers, Sam.

[Scott Montgomery Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Scott Montgomery]

150 roof rack pics

hey i fitted the Wind Cheeter bar from Opposite lock, fitted some eye hooks to strap thing down to and fitted the GENR8 Vision X solo work lights at the back.
very low profile for less wind resistance and having open ends all around means kayaks and boards can hang over the edge a little.

Guys.....

I starting to do some research into Rookracks for our 150's and was surprised not to find any previous Topic on the subject within the 150's Accessories section....

So I thought I'd start a thread to gauge what people are using as a RookRack for their 150's.... Pics too would be VERY helpful to gauge how/what the racks look like.

Due to our garage height restrictions, I was looking at removing the original bars & use the Rhino Roofbars and when needed, simply bolt on the roofrack(preferred) or basket..

What do people have out there ???

[AErnesto Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close AErnesto]

Hola, quien tiene mejores accesorios para las Prado en Panama?
Quiero meterle mejoras en audio/video y la apariencia exterior (rines y roof rack). Alguna sugerencia?

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

hey i fitted the Wind Cheeter bar from Opposite lock, fitted some eye hooks to strap thing down to and fitted the GENR8 Vision X solo work lights at the back.
very low profile for less wind resistance and having open ends all around means kayaks and boards can hang over the edge a little.

Hi Scott

I notice your on the camera end and not the digging end in the first photo

See ya on the tracks, Richo.

[adamr7 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close adamr7]

Rhino Pioneer, they are light weight, low profile and dont whistle in the wind. Had a Rhino roof basket on the 120 Series as well and was very happy. Highly recommended. Also compatible with The Foxwing Awning, and heaps of accessories and attachments are available to suit.

[mullerwh Member Find all posts View Profile Close mullerwh]

Standard Toyota Roof Racks with Rola Vortex Basket

For those interested - Never really liked the basket and looking for something with more visual appeal but still strong. I'm using the Toyota original roof racks and got the Rola Vertex 120mm "basket" from Repco for $179 on discount from the usual $299$. Very sturdy and weights only 17kg. See attached pictures

[Hutch Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close Hutch]

For those interested - Never really liked the basket and looking for something with more visual appeal but still strong. I'm using the Toyota original roof racks and got the Rola Vertex 120mm "basket" from Supa Quick for $179 on discount from the usual $299$. Very sturdy and weights only 17kg. See attached pictures

Who are supa quick?

[matt150 Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close matt150]

hey i fitted the Wind Cheeter bar from Opposite lock, fitted some eye hooks to strap thing down to and fitted the GENR8 Vision X solo work lights at the back.
very low profile for less wind resistance and having open ends all around means kayaks and boards can hang over the edge a little.

Scott

I am going to transplant my Windcheeta rack from my 120 to the new 150 when it arrives. Mine is the 2m rack. What size is yours and what height legs did u use to fit it ?

Cheers,

Matt