ROOFRACKS - What are 150 owners using???

[Fabes]

Katrx7
I've just purchased and fitted the clamp on roof rack to which the websites said would suit a 150. The knobs that attached to the bolts to clamp the mounting bracket together were to large and therefore I could not use and had to purchase washers and nuts. No big deal tigerz11 have now changed there website to reflect this. Overall given the price I was still happy with the quality. Ive ordered their awning and shovel/hi lift jack bracket as well. FYI the steel clamp on was about 30kg.

[Justo77]

Hi guys, also looking at the rhino pioneer for my Kakadu but 1.5m model. Anyone know if this can be fitted to rhino roof racks utilizing factory rails? I want to avoid removing the factory rails and really like the flat tray of the pioneer.

Cheers,
Dejo

Have a look at post number 89 on this thread, it's on a 120 but I would imagine it could be done on a 150 as well.
http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...highlight=rabs
I went to Opposite Lock the other day and apparently all you need is the tray and a set of CXB legs that attach to the underside of the tray and grap onto the factory rails the same way as they do when connected to the sports bars.

[katrx7]

gday all,
reader for sometime, first time question/statement.....
i noticed the following link http://tigerz11.com.au/products/ROOF...50-SERIES.html which has steel racks for $329 and wondered what ppl thought of these??
i currently have rhino sport bars with shovel holders and specially made arb awning holder which i might sell if i upgrade to this. height is no restriction and i thought these might be good value at this price........any thoughts appreciated

cheers
kym

[Chivers580]

I'm looking at fitting a tracklander ally 1.8m Rack, anyone bought any in West Oz? Prices??

[AshleyC]

I purchased 6 months ago a Black Wido roof rack. It mounts use Rhino rack parts and is really heavy duty - load capacity 130kgs. I fill it right up when we go camping and all been great. Minimal road noise, start to hear from 100kms up. Not cheap at $1,400 but great - I've been really happy with it. Vehicle can still get under 2.1m height clearance, which is most places - a little nervous at some underground car parks!

[Dupes68]

I planned on using the same bars but wondered how an awning would connect? This is the reason I'm looking at the sport bars so I can attach the foxwing.

I don't know anything about the Rola bars, but have seen an awning fitted to the Rhino Sportz bars and it looks very good. The only issue I would have is trying to fit the awning as well as the shovel holder I have on the other side, then the rack on too (width is restrictive). The only way I could do that is to mount the awning onto the bars then mount the rack on top of the awning arm. As long as the bolts missed the mesh on the rack it really wouldn't be a problem. It's on the list when I get round to doing it!

Cheers
John

[wooley]

I'm looking towards a Hannibal rack...

[slatts]

Well back from the road trip.... up to Drifta onthe Friday to have the drawers fitted then down to Salt Ash, near Newcastle on Saturday to have the roof racks and awning fitted.... Have to say both Beechy from Drifta & Greg from Roofcage were great to deal with... and the end products and finish were just as good!

a few pic below of the rack and awning and there will be a few of the drawers in the drifta drawer post.

The rack is 2.4m long. The awning is 2.4 x 2m









can post a few more if anyone wants....

I planned on using the same bars but wondered how an awning would connect? This is the reason I'm looking at the sport bars so I can attach the foxwing.

The Rola RBXL bars aren't that great for mounting an awning.
Madkore has a similar issue http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...l=1#post338558
But read further down for some ideas to solve the problem

[dejo]

Excellent, thanks Dupes68. Going to go with the Rola bars and the steel mesh, the bars are not quite as wide as the Rhino ones but will still work fine. Will post some photos when I get the bars and rack on.

Geoff

I planned on using the same bars but wondered how an awning would connect? This is the reason I'm looking at the sport bars so I can attach the foxwing.

[footoo]

Excellent, thanks Dupes68. Going to go with the Rola bars and the steel mesh, the bars are not quite as wide as the Rhino ones but will still work fine. Will post some photos when I get the bars and rack on.

Geoff

[Dupes68]

G'day Dupes68,
what you have is exactly what I am presently looking at getting although I am considering the Rola RBXL bars as they sit lower. Saw a set on a 150 in Croydon (melb) today and really liked the look.

The question I have is, how does the mesh platform attach to the bars?. If it attaches by the perimeter ring then I will have to go with the Rhino bars.

G'day Footoo,

The rack comes with a set of 4 brackets (Rhino call them 'Sportz U-botls - part No. S280, 65mm x 100mm in size). They secure the mesh part of the rack onto the crossbars. You can position them anywhere you like on the rack - obviously the nearer the edge you can get them the better. Hopefully this link will work, otherwise just type in S280 to the search box on the Rhino website. http://www.rhinorack.com.au/Rhinoweb...615_203131.jpg


Hope this helps.

Cheers

[LostDingo2]

Same here Lostdingo2.... A good set of racks is long over due for me.... Getting them fitted this Saturday. The Rack is 2.4m long and the roller should just hang over the tail wing/defelctor thing whatever they are called......

Ladders and conduit during the week & kayaks and camping gear the weekends.... I'll take plenty of pics... Getting a set of Drifta drawers put in on the Friday as well...

Sounds like a good but very practical setup

[slatts]

Same here Lostdingo2.... A good set of racks is long over due for me.... Getting them fitted this Saturday. The Rack is 2.4m long and the roller should just hang over the tail wing/defelctor thing whatever they are called......

Ladders and conduit during the week & kayaks and camping gear the weekends.... I'll take plenty of pics... Getting a set of Drifta drawers put in on the Friday as well...

[LostDingo2]

Just got a couple of pics sent to me of my new rack & awning- Installation in a couple of weeks....... It will be bolting on to the ARB Side Rails.









Slatts

Really like the rollers on the back! Look forward to see it fitted.