Rhino-Rack Bars V's Genuine Toyota Bars

[Aj_Sehgal Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Aj_Sehgal]

Hi Experts,

I am looking for cross bars for my new Prado 2020 GXL and have shortlisted two

1) VORTEX SX BLACK 2 BAR ROOF RACK By Rhio trading around $360 (JA9141)
2) Toyota Genuine - Aero Roof Rack (2 Bar Set) – Roof Rail Type available around $260 (PZQ3060200)

I read it somewhere in very old blog that It is Rhino only which is making them for Toyota which they are selling as their genuine accessories.

So can someone please tell me if that information is correct.

Also can we use Roof racks from Toyota to attach all accessories which can fit Rhino without any extra fitting required ? In the short run i want to use them to tie two mattresses for camping & and a tent. In the long run i wana use it for awning gazebo.

Looking forward to your response.

Thanks,
Ajay

[Grinbot Member Find all posts View Profile Close Grinbot]

To store mattresses, tents etc. as you describe, you are probably better off with a rack or platform like the Rhino Rack Pioneer platform: https://www.rhinorack.com/en-au/prod...neer-platforms. Otherwise, you'll be trying to support those things at only two points (on the roof cross bars), so it could be unstable or possibly damage your cargo.

The new ARB Base rack - https://www.arb.com.au/roof-racks/baserack - looks really good. That would be my pick at the moment. I have a Rhino Rack Pioneer platform on my Prado.