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Mike
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Thanks Brougham. I'll see if I can find out if there's any difference in standard height between 120 and 150.....
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I fit in Adelaide's 2.0m carpark.Comment
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Excellent thanks guys. Choice made I think, take off roof rails and use Pioneer Platform with legs.Originally posted by amts View Post
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Check if they do the Backbone for the 120. On the 150 the backbone is lower than the legsOriginally posted by spike69 View PostComment
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Thanks, alas not, I've just been through the catalogue.Originally posted by trsmith View Post
If the RLCP legs and platform will fit in the carparks anyway, I'm inclined to agree with AMTS that the difficulty in being able to pass straps or rope under the backbone might not be ideal for me anyway.White 2008 Toyota Prado 120GXL - see here: [URL]http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?33659-Spike-s-120GXL-Build-Up[/URL]Comment
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If the lower capacity and higher clearance requirement didnt bother me (and I dont think they do...) is there any other reason why the rail mounted Pioneer Platform shouldn't be chosen...
http://www.rhinorack.com.au/products...1236mm-_ja0093
They are a fair bit cheaper overall than the feet mounted version, and I only want to use it for a swag, chainsaw and an awning.Spilsy
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I can't think of one Spilsy! Certainly easier to fit and cheaper. I think it's the vortex clamps, but as you say they are rated to carry the standard 80kg (on road) so should be fine.Originally posted by Spilsy View PostWhite 2008 Toyota Prado 120GXL - see here: [URL]http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?33659-Spike-s-120GXL-Build-Up[/URL]Comment
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The 80kg includes the platform and crossbars. So subtract 25-30kg and what you can actually carry is 50-55kg.
Steel mesh platforms are much cheaper and can fit the swag and chainsaw.
http://www.rhinorack.com.au/products...rm-medium_rpbm
If you are fitting a 2.5m long awning, just be aware of the maximum overhangs. These are usually 600mm. So mounting a 2.5m awning onto crossbars fitted on the roof rails will usually exceed this overhang. A Pioneer Platform (and other long platforms) is advantageous in this way.Last edited by amts; 27-01-2016, 10:16 AM.Comment
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The steel platform is basically what I have now (except I made mine) ant it sits atop a couple of Aldi roof bars attached to the rails.Originally posted by amts View Post
I remove all of this when Im not out camping - which is a PITA as its heavy and awkward.
This year, I'm looking to do something a little more permanent and long term - hence the Pioneer Platform.
My awning is only 2m long, because I didn't want much in the way of overhang...
My preference is to use the feet and have the platform mounted directly to the roof, however if the finances wont allow it, option 2 will be the version that attaches to the rails.Spilsy
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Certainly a great read with this thread. I'll probably end up heading out to one of the specialists to check this out for my 150. Living in an apartment block doesn't help so I'm keen to see this Backbone height vs the standard Pioneer Platform. Good info all round guys.Comment
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I have just purchased a Front Runner Slimline II (which I think was previously called WindCheetah) from Daniel at expedition centre in Mortdale. Just awaiting delivery. Size is 1964 x 1255.
Seems the Slimline II uses a different mounting system to the original's track system which is a bit of a shame. I do believe however the overall height of the MKII is 5mm lower than the original, which may mean I don't have to remove it for daily drive purposes anyways. Time will tell.
Will post pics up once installed if anyone is interested.
As a sidenote, I cannot recommend Daniel's service highly enough. Very fast to respond to my many dumb questions and was happy to do a deal that I was happy with. Got a few pair of eye bolts thrown in as well
Mike.2015 2.8L GX Auto. White. TJM Outback Bar and side steps, IPF 900s, Runva 11XP Winch, Safari Snorkel, Dobinson/Bilsteins, BFG KO2, Uniden UH7700nb with RFI CD34 antenna, Marine Pro 620 Dual Batt with SBI12, Waeco CFX50, Scangauge II, WindCheetah Slimline II Rack...Comment
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+1 for Oval have had for 3 years not cheap but strong as buggery. Just avoid the rollers like I have good to throw boards and things up but they spin in wind but nothing tape cant fix
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Yep highly recommend the Tradesman Oval racks having used on our 90 series previously and now the 150. Currently have the alloy version with 'low clearance side rails' which keeps the height a bit more manageable for carparks etc.Originally posted by crog View Post+1 for Oval have had for 3 years not cheap but strong as buggery. Just avoid the rollers like I have good to throw boards and things up but they spin in wind but nothing tape cant fix
2013 Dec, Silver GXL Prado D4D Auto, Cooper AT3 265/70R17, Safari Snorkel, HR tow bar. Tradesman Roofrack, ARB AwningComment
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Surely a rubber strap on each roller would be a quick and easy fix. One hook under the bottom of the rack, pull the strap over the roller and hook it to the top of the roof rack.Originally posted by crog View PostComment
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just tape them im a sparky so plenty of elec tape , they are good for throwing kayaks on like on roof so not a bad option just calling out they spin and took me a while to know what noise was.
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