Rhino Rack Pioneer Tray - which size did you buy and why?

[thebigo Member Find all posts View Profile Close thebigo]

OK got mine fitted and done. Very happy with size and fit.



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[ko7624 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close ko7624]

Mate
I have sympathy with you on which one to fit... I finally, after a LOT of research and talking with a lot of peeps went to TJM the guys who told me about a 42107 - 2.2 X 1.296 (cane with a roof kit and I cannot remember the number) they removed my rails and fitted it to the roof... VERY pleased with the job as I can fit my RTT and spare etc. when needed - Just another option
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Hope it helps

Larry D
YMUS

x2 Would love to see a side on photo that shows the front and rear overhang of the 2200mm platform....... please.

Is there anyone on here that has fitted a rooftop tent onto these Rhino platforms? Any photos too?

Is there enough room to fit a 1400mm roof tent and a spare tyre on the 19xxmm platform?

Cheers,

Ken

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Your tyre will take up 800mm or so of room on the front of the tray. If your tent is 1400mm long then that's 2200mm. So you would need the same tray that YMUS bought.


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Your tyre will take up 800mm or so of room on the front of the tray. If your tent is 1400mm long then that's 2200mm. So you would need the same tray that YMUS bought.


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The tyre can overhang the Platform Rack if push comes to shove.
Use this mount http://www.rhinorack.com.au/products...el-holder_rswh

If you use this strap, then the spare wheel can't overhang the platform
http://www.rhinorack.com.au/products...eel-strap_rsws

[ko7624 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close ko7624]

After reading through a few of these roof platform threads I purchased the #42107B platform with mounting legs(Rhino combo part #JA5679). Its the 2128mm x 1236 wide. I went with the longest recommended platform for the Prado to one day fit a rooftop tent and still allow enough length for an extra spare. Fitted it easily at home with just a mate helping me to lift it into position.

Wind noise at freeway speeds are slightly noticeable but I dont find it an issue for a diesel 4WD.

[Razorback81 Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close Razorback81]

is there much difference with the wind noise/ resistance between the 2 types of platforms?
flat platform versus tray top

i am considering swapping mine over to just the platform
at the moment it is just holding the awnings & shovel & maxtrax, but they all hang off the side

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is there much difference with the wind noise/ resistance between the 2 types of platforms?
flat platform versus tray top

i am considering swapping mine over to just the platform
at the moment it is just holding the awnings & shovel & maxtrax, but they all hang off the side

I just switched over from the tray to the platform. It does seem quieter. It was very noisy before with the lightbar hanging off the front of it. Now I have it bolted direct to the platform.
I got the shorter one to save weight on the roof. The platform, lightbar, awning, maxtrax, shovel and rear lights are 60kg all up. We can only have 100kg on the roof. I can still fit another spare on there or our swags.


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After reading through a few of these roof platform threads I purchased the #42107B platform with mounting legs(Rhino combo part #JA5679). Its the 2128mm x 1236 wide. I went with the longest recommended platform for the Prado to one day fit a rooftop tent and still allow enough length for an extra spare. Fitted it easily at home with just a mate helping me to lift it into position.

Wind noise at freeway speeds are slightly noticeable but I dont find it an issue for a diesel 4WD.

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Awesome! Thanks for posting pics. I'm looking at the same length trade tray. Can't quite see if it extends over the top of the "spoiler/foil" thingy on the rear door... Can you confirm pls? I'm hoping it does

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

Mine is the 1928mm X 1236mm.

It comes up half way accross the sunroof, although this isnt an issue as i dont use it. It doesnt go over the rear spoiler thingy either.

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It comes up half way accross the sunroof, although this isnt an issue as i dont use it. It doesnt go over the rear spoiler thingy either.

does it end flush with the end of the roof where the rear door closes?

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

does it end flush with the end of the roof where the rear door closes?

Yeah mate, when the rear door is open it is around 5mm from the edge in from the roof line.

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Fitted the Rhino platform 19289 x 1236 myself yesterday. I don't mind having a go but have no trade etc. I was given a few tips from the sales / installation guy on how to do it a bit easier. He has a 150 as well. The instructions come with measurements for several rack models. MAKE SURE YOU ARE USING THE ONE FOR YOUR MODEL NUMBER. I didn't and drilled a couple of pilot holes in wrong spot.:shock:

He said that he finds it easier to drill holes in the centre of the channel, with the rack up the right way, not upside down as instructions say. He said he has seen too many people drill through off centre only to gouge the top of the channel etc. Instructions say to drill from underneath but there are cross supports in the way making measuring a hassle. I measured several times and had no troubles once I was using the right instructions.

When placing REAR cross rail on roof, measure in 10mm from join / crack in factory roof rail, and put rear of leg there. Do this cross rail first.



This will give you the correct spacing for rack position. Rear...



And front rail leg position.



Worked a treat and Im very happy.

[SimpleSi Member Find all posts View Profile Close SimpleSi]

Contemplating a tray/platform.
Would I be correct in saying that the factory rails can only support 75kg (150 GXL) but if you remove and put 3 cross rails the max limit increases to 100kg?
Unsure whether to go for a flat platform or a tray with sides. I guess everything has to be strapped tight up there so the side supports don't actually do anything?

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Thats right. with roof rails they are rated for driving with only 75Kg up top.

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General consensus on here lately is a flat platform is better SimpleSi. Easier to get stuff on and off. I had one with rails before and sold it and got a platform. It's less noisy in the wind too


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