Roof Bars - what is the best option?

[MartinK]

Ordered my Grenadier yesterday!

So it will be replacing my much-loved Defender 110. The Defender was frequently used for weekends away with Sea Kayaks etc:

I have a Kari-Tek roof system...it allows easy loading of the kayaks, but needs sturdy roof bars to mount. I'll also need to get the roof bars on and off the Grenadier fairly easily, as the height would be an issue for me...

So, my question is, which ones to get? Any experiences in the UK please?

 

[Green Gren]

Leitner is probably your best bet.

 

[CRH]

Ordered my Grenadier yesterday!

So it will be replacing my much-loved Defender 110. The Defender was frequently used for weekends away with Sea Kayaks etc:
View attachment 7909490

I have a Kari-Tek roof system...it allows easy loading of the kayaks, but needs sturdy roof bars to mount. I'll also need to get the roof bars on and off the Grenadier fairly easily, as the height would be an issue for me...

So, my question is, which ones to get? Any experiences in the UK please?

INEOS GRENADIER Load Bar Kit | 2024+ https://share.google/9wiU1uQ568FWfKV2e

 

[CRH]

Ordered my Grenadier yesterday!

So it will be replacing my much-loved Defender 110. The Defender was frequently used for weekends away with Sea Kayaks etc:
View attachment 7909490

I have a Kari-Tek roof system...it allows easy loading of the kayaks, but needs sturdy roof bars to mount. I'll also need to get the roof bars on and off the Grenadier fairly easily, as the height would be an issue for me...

So, my question is, which ones to get? Any experiences in the UK please?

DualTrack Roof Rails for INEOS Grenadier | DVA Mechanics https://share.google/bprRTlYDjCpvncJF5

 

[Pat]

I just put on Rhino Rack Backbone (developed by Taubenreuther) and for roof bars. In theory each roof bar could carry 150kg static weight. Makes the overall height of the vehicle higher less than 6cm. Tomorrow I will mount a roof tent. On the pictures you do not see the screws - fixed the back bone a moment later.

 

[MACS]

I am very satisfied with the GorillaPack

Roof rack DT2 "GorillaPack Base" | Ineos Grenadier - SPP Overland

Four screw connections per side Four 40 x 40 mm cross profiles (groove I) Edging parts made of 4 mm thick aluminum Fastening parts made of stainless steel Would you like to equip your off-road vehicle with a large roof box or a lightweight roof tent? Then our DT2 GorillaPack Base roof rack is...

www.spp-overland.com

 

[Pat]

I just put on Rhino Rack Backbone (developed by Taubenreuther) and for roof bars. In theory each roof bar could carry 150kg static weight. Makes the overall height of the vehicle higher less than 6cm. Tomorrow I will mount a roof tent. On the pictures you do not see the screws - fixed the back bone a moment later.View attachment 7909494

BTW already mounted by other forum colleagues last year

Thread 'Taubenreuther BACKBONE KIT INEOS GRENADIER with RHINO RACK CROSSBAR'

Feb 9, 2024

After some research, I decided to purchase a modified RHINO RACK PIONEER PLATTFORM INEOS GRENADIER from Taubenreuther.

But I'm starting small and only have bought the BACKBONE KIT INEOS GRENADIER and 3 RECONN-DECK QUERTRÄGER 1650 MM,
to transport my roof tent, bike rack or canoes. With these first 3 Reconn Crossbars, I can flexibly build my own platform in the future.

My favorite was actually the solution from Black Sheep Innovations.
As my garage is too low, I need to be able to easily mount the roof rack myself if necessary. The BSI solution seems too complicated for...

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[pmatusov]

Four 24" pieces of 3" x 4", 3/8" wall, aluminum angle from Industrial Metal Supply, and four 68" MaxHaul cross-bars. The total of $200 or thereabouts in 2023.

 

[MartinK]

Has anyone gone for the Safari Equip ones?

https://www.expedition-equipment.com/product/safari-equip-grenadier-roof-bars-grab-handle-mounted/

Looks better than gutter mount? I read elsewhere the grab handles are rated to 150kg?

Look good

I think this will be a good platform for my Kayak rack? Assuming the Grenadiers Grab Handles are strong enough...?

This is how it works for loading:

So there's at least 60kg hanging off the side of the vehicle when the Yaks are being loaded...

 

[Shodoc911]

Don't order the Leitner roof bars for your Grenadier if you have upgraded your side bars to black powder coated as they will not slide/fit over top of the bars. I just received my 2 bar set from Owl and the Leitner Quality is amazing, heavy duty and love the OEM bracket position for these bars. Unfortunately they would not slide over my black coated bars i bought off Amazon. They are not a clamp mechanism. I will definitely be ordering the DVA Bars when back in stock.

 

[MartinK]

Don't order the Leitner roof bars for your Grenadier if you have upgraded your side bars to black powder coated as they will not slide/fit over top of the bars. I just received my 2 bar set from Owl and the Leitner Quality is amazing, heavy duty and love the OEM bracket position for these bars. Unfortunately they would not slide over my black coated bars i bought off Amazon. They are not a clamp mechanism. I will definitely be ordering the DVA Bars when back in stock.

I couldn't find Leitner in the UK anyway!
More veering towards the Safari Equip ones now, as they're well priced, look good, and locally produced.
My Grenny should be ready to collect next week

 

[CRH]

I couldn't find Leitner in the UK anyway!
More veering towards the Safari Equip ones now, as they're well priced, look good, and locally produced.
My Grenny should be ready to collect next week

Are they not for Defenders rather than the Grenadier attachments?
Be careful not to get the wrong thing for the gutter mounts, you don't want to damage your new pride and joy.
I get the buying local and agree, but for this i would buy the right thing for and pay any import taxes, just don't tell the wife there were any