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Fitting Mesh tray or platform to Prado 150 with Factory Rails
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It was a pretty sweet deal, the mounting kit was a freebie when I ordered the rack at the 4x4 show, apparently a never to be repeated offer. Even got a discount on the RRP of the platform. I've also picked up a shovel holder and a hi lift bracket.150 with stuff bolted on!
[url]http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?27272-JPH-s-150-GXL[/url]
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Originally posted by dennisthemenace View PostYou did very well JPH. It is low, tidy and the right price! The same setup now retails about $1043 plus fitting. How does it feel strength-wise? Could you stand on it if you had too?150 with stuff bolted on!
[url]http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?27272-JPH-s-150-GXL[/url]
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Just wondering, I thought it was 75kg (including the platform) with factory rails / 2 cross bars, 100kg if you have 3 bars2010 Kakadu. TJM T13 bar, TJM 9500lb winch, FJ Cruiser 17" rims with 265/70R17 Coopers S/T maxx, 40mm lift, Dobinson's C59-726, Bilstein shocks, Airtek snorkel, Recovery points, Brown Davies bash plates, TG150 transfer case guard. Rhino Pioneer Platform SuperPeg Rear Awning. Drifta Drawer System, Cargobarrier. Optima dual battery. GME UHF, Sandgrabbas.. ARB 47l fridge freezer.
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Thats exactly what I have been looking for for my 120, I kept getting told you can't fit a Pioneer rack to factory rails, good to see they have finally released something that will do it.Justin
2005 120 Series 3.0 TD Auto, OME suspension, Sovereign bullbar, IPF 900XS driving lights, Projecta dual battery system, ARB roof rack, Bridgestone D694 tyres, GME UHF, Custom rear drawer with ARB fridge slide and Waeco 60lt fridge.
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Don't know why Rhino didn't use the CXB legs instead of the SXB legs. The CXB legs are meant to take the heavy duty cross bars.
http://www.rhinorack.com.au/Vehicle_...1380_4125.aspx
The cross bars on the Pioneer Platform Rack looks like the bottom half of the HD crossbars. If they supplied another 2 cross bars, the same that comes with the normal Pioneer rack, then those crossbars would bolt straight onto the CXB legs. And the crossbars will be pop-riveted to the planks (same as the normal Pioneer rack) instead of using the plastic tabs as used in these fitting kits (http://www.rhinorack.com.au/AccSubCa...it_223_35.aspx) to hold the planks down to the Aerobars.
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Originally posted by Sydneydude View PostJust wondering, I thought it was 75kg (including the platform) with factory rails / 2 cross bars, 100kg if you have 3 bars150 with stuff bolted on!
[url]http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?27272-JPH-s-150-GXL[/url]
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I am also having a close look at the Tradesman OVAL platform as installed on Emergency 4WD vehicles. It looks to have a mesh over bar base, no sides, and secured through their standard leg brackets (three each side) directly into the factory side rail fixing points (after the rails are removed). Size roughly 2000x1200. Able to carry 150kg (strong enough for JPH?) and same low profile. Does anyone have any advice; good and bad?
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The carrying capacity of the roof is dependent on the car, not the roof rack. This capacity also includes the roof rack. So no point putting on a steel rack and reducing what you can put up there.
Also the roof capacity is stated as the load you carry when you drive. Not when you are standing on it or sleeping in it in a roof top tent when the car isn't moving.
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Originally posted by dennisthemenace View PostI am also having a close look at the Tradesman OVAL platform as installed on Emergency 4WD vehicles. It looks to have a mesh over bar base, no sides, and secured through their standard leg brackets (three each side) directly into the factory side rail fixing points (after the rails are removed). Size roughly 2000x1200. Able to carry 150kg (strong enough for JPH?) and same low profile. Does anyone have any advice; good and bad?150 with stuff bolted on!
[url]http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?27272-JPH-s-150-GXL[/url]
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I'm also looking to install the Rhino Pioneer Rack to the Factory rails for the purpose of a roof top tent + spare wheel. I understand that with this setup I can load 100kg at 100km/h? Would the factory rails be strong enough for static use with 2 people on the roof top tent at approx 200kg in total.
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Originally posted by dennisthemenace View PostI am also having a close look at the Tradesman OVAL platform as installed on Emergency 4WD vehicles. It looks to have a mesh over bar base, no sides, and secured through their standard leg brackets (three each side) directly into the factory side rail fixing points (after the rails are removed). Size roughly 2000x1200. Able to carry 150kg (strong enough for JPH?) and same low profile. Does anyone have any advice; good and bad?
I have the Tradesman Oval steel Roof Rack, not the flat bed but I'm very happy with the rack + designed and built in Melbourne which is very rare these days. I might be stupid for spending the extra instead of getting a cheaper import but I hope to have the rack for a long time and the Tradesman Engineering folk were very helpful in tailoring the design for me as I was one of the early adopters. My advice is call them directly.
RegardsRob
Silver 2010 Prado 150 TD Manual, BFG AT 256/65's, ARB Deluxe bar, Tradesman Roof Rack, Warn XP9500 winch.
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Originally posted by Tauras View PostI'm also looking to install the Rhino Pioneer Rack to the Factory rails for the purpose of a roof top tent + spare wheel. I understand that with this setup I can load 100kg at 100km/h? Would the factory rails be strong enough for static use with 2 people on the roof top tent at approx 200kg in total.
JPH. that is exactly what I was looking for, however when I was at the 4x4 show, I thought it was explained to me that you can use the SXB legs and mount them directly to the Pioneer rack, thus slightly lowering the height but the height of the cross bars. You are right that its then more hassle to take the rack on and off and put the cross bars back on.
I do like that set up and think this is what I will go with. Now just deciding on the 1500 or 1900 length tray. Any thoughts anyone?Last edited by APS; 08-10-2012, 02:09 PM.150 GXL - White, Tinted Windows, Cooper ST MAXX, Ironman 2" Lift, Wetseat covers, TJM T3 bar, TJM Side Steps, TJM Winch Dynaema rope, TJM Airtec snorkel, Hayman Reece Tow bar, Recovery points, TX3440 UHF, HID upgrade low beam, Breathers
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