Roof Rack options?

[DEF110]

Hi All,
I have a 2015 GLS that i'd like to put a "low profile" roof rack on, happy to remove factory rails if needed.

I would like a simple platform, does not need sides on it, to strap a Oz tent or two, a spare wheel sometimes, some tracks etc, the normal stuff.

I know about 100kg limit, my main focus is to keep total height to a minimum, for car parks etc. (pre 4x4 was/it Defender 110, lifted with rack, need about 2.4m to get in anywhere!)

thanks in advance, pictures would be great if some one has a good solution!

cheers

[Gus]

Just be aware that attaching a flat platform rack to the stock rails will drop it to 80kg.. (reason for this is you have to include the weight of the rack on the factory rails).

If you want low profile rhino tracks with flat rack which you can attach the rhino legs direct allows the full 100Kg.

Gus.

[GHendo]

I’ve just put a new Rhino platform on mine – identical with the one in these photos of BrisVegas’s vehicle ... this is the setup Gus is talking about in his post, that takes 100Kg.

http://www2.pajeroclub.com.au/forum/...=16927&page=20

I measured the difference between the height of the top of the old OEM rails and the top of the Rhino platform, and the platform only adds 20mm. to the height of the vehicle. NOTE that I removed the old OEM rails and installed the Rhino tracks in the channels in the vehicle’s roof.

Cheers

Geoff

[grhyso]

I'd definitely recommend getting rid of the factory rails, it's one thing I wish I had done as now it's going to cost me a lot more to go that way.

The main options I know of are:
-Rhino pioneer platforms
-Front runner (Wind Cheetah) Platform
-Tradesman Oval flat roof rack
-Custom

Jaram may also do a flat platform? From my looking around Rhino and Front runner both use their own tracks that rivet to the roof, Everyone else seems to use Rhino's and then just attach their tray/platform to the Rhino legs.

[GHendo]

Oh, I forgot to make you aware that to remove the OEM rails, you have to drop the roof lining ... I posted this a week or so ago, but don't let it put you off.

http://www2.pajeroclub.com.au/forum/...ad.php?t=44813

Geoff

[mals351]

Roof Rack

I have an ARB setup, I changed the std rails to ARB, which was relatively easy and bolted on the carrier, quite low and looks tidy.

I had taken this setup off my NT and was a quick and simple transfer

[abw]

I have an ARB setup, I changed the std rails to ARB, which was relatively easy and bolted on the carrier, quite low and looks tidy.

I had taken this setup off my NT and was a quick and simple transfer

You wouldn't have a picture of your setup? Did you have roof rails on previously? And did you have to have to drop your roof lining to fit the ARB tracks on?

[GHendo]

And did you have to have to drop your roof lining to fit the ARB tracks on?

Dropping the roof lining is NOT necessary to fit the new rails in the roof channels. If your vehicle doesn't have OEM rails, then you won't need to remove the lining to fit any new system. You only need to take the lining down to undo the bolts that hold the original Mitsubishi rails on, if they are already fitted. If you just have a flat plastic/aluminium cover on the channel at the moment, you can pop that up with a screwdriver - it's held there by plastic clips. The OEM rails sit up about 65mm. higher than the roof on three posts and run the full length of the roof channel.

Here is an old photo of my vehicle with where you can see the rails on the roof.


Cheers

Geoff

[Paj People 2009]

Hi,

The rails are fine if you just want to put light to medium stuff up there. We use it for our Hobie, Portabote and Oztent, sleeping bags, camps stretchers, Treds, etc. Not all at the same time, mind you! Still fit under shopping centre carparks.

Here is our Pioneer Platform:







Cheers,
Sally

[Isa paj]

I removed the rails and fitted a Rhino track mount before our holiday. Heaps better than using the platform with the OE rails. The OE rails are not very strong where the OE roof mount leg joins the aluminum rail. The hardest part was removing the sunvisor clips. I do recommend fitting new hood lining clips and sunvisor clips. If the Paj had no rear aircon the hood lining would not need to be removed due to no ducting in the way.

[Bundyk]

A mate of mine ordered one of these for his MU-X. They can be made to suit your needs. Might be worth a look.

http://www.tradesmanroofracks.com.au...ero-roof-rack/

[Pilks]

I'm looking at the pioneer platform for my NP exceed with OEM rails.
Not sure I want to go to the length of removing them. Are you guys saying that when clamped onto the existing rails the most amount of weight on the platform will be 80kgs?

Also, I have some existing Rhino Sportz bars. Will the legs from these fit the pioneer or do I have to buy the vortex legs? I'm guessing that the Vortex legs are the same as they seem to be the newer version?

[BrisVegas]

I removed the rails and fitted a Rhino track mount before our holiday. Heaps better than using the platform with the OE rails. The OE rails are not very strong where the OE roof mount leg joins the aluminum rail. The hardest part was removing the sunvisor clips. I do recommend fitting new hood lining clips and sunvisor clips. If the Paj had no rear aircon the hood lining would not need to be removed due to no ducting in the way.

What feet have you got on yours Glenn? It sits nice and low!

[Isa paj]

What feet have you got on yours Glenn? It sits nice and low!

I used the RLTP legs with 1 x LHSPAIR. It does sit nice and low but it is too low to chamois the roof properly when washing it.

[The Speedfighter]

Sorry to hijack your thread, but it's related.

I just ordered a Kings Awning, now which cross bars do I need to make sure it fits?