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

That is including the feet, yes? I have the HD bars on currently and the huge Rhino 42107B is blocking the view out of the patio door atm. That has a net weight of 12kg printed on the box. So 100 - 12 - maybe 4kg for the feet leaves a payload of about 84kg. That would still be enough for the 71kg three person roof tent I'm targeting. I'm just not sure if it is really wise to put nearly 100kg on such a high platform.

According to the Rhino website, the 42107B weighs 27.5kg.

[Joe Lighty]

My Toyota bars are exactly the same as the Rhino Vortex SX bars supplied with the SXB platform, have already checked this with the roof rack place. The SX legs can be bought via Toyota Spare parts for around $50 if you need them, Rhino charge $130 LOL.

Got a part number for the Toyota SX legs? The parts department I'm speaking to are shaking their heads and saying "never heard of them..."

[reggie426]

I have the shorter tray on the factory rails, works well. I carry a half size rhino luggage bag, all the fishing rods, camping chairs, tent, awning poles and gas cylinder up there no problems. I have no intention of getting a rooftop tent so I didn't need the larger one.

[Muzz72]

I went with the shorter 1528mm one and couldn't be happier. I mainly use it for surfboards and most of the time could get away with just rails but when I hit the beach I like to have the sand tracks on the roof as well. I'm hoping there will also be room for a solar panel at a later date. The boards fit really well on the shorter rack and the only pain was having to source a set of rails as I've gone with the GX model and the rails are needed for this platform.

[foxpro]

3 HD cross bars weigh 7.5kg. So you are left with 92.5kg.

That is including the feet, yes? I have the HD bars on currently and the huge Rhino 42107B is blocking the view out of the patio door atm. That has a net weight of 12kg printed on the box. So 100 - 12 - maybe 4kg for the feet leaves a payload of about 84kg. That would still be enough for the 71kg three person roof tent I'm targeting. I'm just not sure if it is really wise to put nearly 100kg on such a high platform.

100kg. 3 HD cross bars weigh 7.5kg. So you are left with 92.5kg.

[SimpleSi]

So whats the limit of you remove the rails and install 3 cross bars?

[Fred63]

Correct the rails as per the manual are rated to 80kg.
it is the rack and bars that are rated to 75kg.

I thought that the roof rails can support 80kg??

[BlakMoth]

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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[Orrsom]

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

[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?

[Esquire]

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.

[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.

[AK7]

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?