ROOFRACKS - What are 150 owners using???

[footoo]

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.
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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.

Have been searching through this thread and cannot find any comment on the Rola bars, does anyone have an opinion on them? They are only rated to 60Kg.

[slatts]

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

[Rylee]

I am using the same as VXWESTYY, the rhino pioneer platform rack with the side rails.

[Chivers580]

Here is a couple of photos showing the Foxwing and Rhino Rack.

Hey Adamr7 can I ask what your rack and awning set up set you back??
Cheers

[keencdk]

How about a wind cheetah? My mate has one on a G-Wagen and loves it. The website below says they have one for a 150, but the pic is for something with gutters. Might pay to send them an email. Here's a link to the Prado 150 one

http://www.expeditioncentre.com.au/o...prado-150.html

[rwo]

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Slatts

Sounds great, look forward to pics.

[slatts]

Mentioned this on another thread some time ago when i was looking at them but I am getting custom made alloy racks from Greg @ Roof cage, just near Newcastle. I will be getting them fitted on Saturday 5th May. He now has the measurments for a 150 and can make any style and measurment, alloy ladders and any other additions you like and freight it as well.

I have taken the factory rails off and fitted the ARB one piece steel rail - bought separately from their rack around $140.00 and the tray will be based on fitting to that.

The rack from memory is 2.4m long with just tradesman type sides (no front or rear) and a full width roller at the rear which will just be longer than the tail wing. this will allow for loading ladders & kayaks etc...

He also makes a poleless awning - any size as well, mine will be 2.4mwide x 2m deep... all alloy, which will be fitted on the same day.

by the way the day before I will be at Drifta getting my drawers fitted.....

Once all done I will post plenty of photos during and after fitting... Probably from Stockton beach

I have no association with Greg at all. I've just been looking fro the right set up for a long time now and found his website by mistake. Greg welds ships during the day and makes 4WD alloy products at nights and weekends.... drove up from Canberra to sort out the measurments to get an exact fit. He is a great Aussie bloke and I have been more than happy dealing with him to date. I will also weigh the rack before fitting.

Slatts

[dejo]

I have the twin rhino rails, and am making a flat tray rack to hold my OzTent RV5 from ute flooring and 25mm steel tube. It will be 1800mm long and I am just unsure if I make it 500mm wide to just hold the OzTent or 950mm wide to allow me to chuck a few bits and pieces on there as well.

A side awning will also be installed, maybe a foxwing if I can find the cash any time this decade

That's the exact reason I want a flat tray such as the pioneer to put up the oztent rv5 and other bits and pieces. Also getting the foxwing.

[rwo]

Rhino also do a set of side rails for the pioneer platform rack. These would be handy for those people who want the convienence of a tray but want to carry longer items.

http://www.rhinorack.com.au/AccSubCa...ls_503_69.aspx

Anyone know if rhino are going to release the platform rack in black, like they have with the normal tray?

EDIT: Just received a response from Rhino Rack, they have no intentions of releasing a black pioneer platform rack at this stage.

Rhino Pioneer Tray in black for me then I suppose, just hope it fits in the garage!

[LostDingo2]

Have you considered the Steel Mesh Flat Platform Basket, they're about half the price of the Pioneer Alloy Tray.

Just a thought.

cheers

Nothing wrong with the steel mesh but I would prefer a tray

[LostDingo2]

How about taking off the sides of the tray and just use the planks. Then add some angle to tie the ends of the planks together. There will be a reduction in width though which might pose an issue.

It's not so much a flat tray I need as more length. The Pioneer I am looking at is the tray instead of the platform. More like a traditional but I can use my current leg kit and some accessories. I am keeping my 3 heady duty crossbars so I can use the bars if a tray is not needed.

[stewy]

I think I'll go with a new Pioneer tray so I'll sell my Rhino 1510. If anyone is interested shoot me a message. I'll try to get some pics and share before placing on ebay.

Have you considered the Steel Mesh Flat Platform Basket, they're about half the price of the Pioneer Alloy Tray.

Just a thought.

cheers

I think I'll go with a new Pioneer tray so I'll sell my Rhino 1510. If anyone is interested shoot me a message. I'll try to get some pics and share before placing on ebay.

How about taking off the sides of the tray and just use the planks. Then add some angle to tie the ends of the planks together. There will be a reduction in width though which might pose an issue.

[keencdk]

I have the twin rhino rails, and am making a flat tray rack to hold my OzTent RV5 from ute flooring and 25mm steel tube. It will be 1800mm long and I am just unsure if I make it 500mm wide to just hold the OzTent or 950mm wide to allow me to chuck a few bits and pieces on there as well.

A side awning will also be installed, maybe a foxwing if I can find the cash any time this decade

[LostDingo2]

I think I'll go with a new Pioneer tray so I'll sell my Rhino 1510. If anyone is interested shoot me a message. I'll try to get some pics and share before placing on ebay.