Roofrack

[Jeremy Broadbent]

ineos have just come up with a reduction for the full roof rhinorack. Can you open the safari roof windows if the roofers is installed?
Thanks for any advice.
Jeremy

 

[TRAILMASTER]

Recently installed Leitner's 3/4 roof rack along with Yakima NX XL cargo box. Does not interfere with safari window! Drove from No MI to FL Keys and very pleased with appearance as well as functionality. Very minimal wind noise which mostly occurs when coupled with high wind days. Ironically another IG pulled into neighboring villa in Key West as I have only seen 4 others in the wild during 2,600 miles of travel thus far.

 

[OkGo]

@Jeremy Broadbent I don't think so, the roof bars come right over the safari windows. You may be able to crack them a bit, but I don't think you can open them up all the way (ie removing them maybe a challenge too ).

Having said that, I am going to try and get the rack and see if I can do something about it. At the price being offered it would be even worth taking a saw to it and make some space, move some slats etc.

 

[BEM-S4]

Check the Overland Journal build for crossing Africa, I cannot recall exactly but I think Scott Brady ran a Frontrunner rack 3/4 but mentioned if you use the full rack you can leave the front bar out for safari window functionality. I have the Leitner load bars (not rack) but would go with their 3/4 option if I decided to go that route.

 

[OkGo]

The Ineos roofrack has slats that run front to back, unlike the frontrunner ( and others ... ) that run side to side.

 

[Tazzieman]

I have the FR 3/4 and it has been great for touring and loading. And no safari window obstruction.
And no deformation of gutters, despite full loading on multiple occasions.

 

[TrailRax]

@Jeremy Broadbent With the TrailRax full rack or 3/4 rack you can open your safari windows. Since our roof rack is fully modular you can slide the cross bars to your ideal placement anytime within minutes. Also we are cheaper than Leitner rack if that matters to you. See pics below or check out the Grenadier rack on our website to learn more, view here

 

[C-Mack]

Considering a 3/4 roof rack but what are folks thoughts on rain gutter versus load bar mounting styles? The rain gutters flex surprisingly easy if you push on them to rock the vehicle from side to side gently. I would think a loaded rack could potentially create enough momentary downward load encountering a bump on the open road to bend the rain gutters?

 

[OkGo]

Considering a 3/4 roof rack but what are folks thoughts on rain gutter versus load bar mounting styles? The rain gutters flex surprisingly easy if you push on them to rock the vehicle from side to side gently. I would think a loaded rack could potentially create enough momentary downward load encountering a bump on the open road to bend the rain gutters?

I think it's only the full length rack on offer from Ineos ? Did I get that wrong ?

 

[shakesc]

There are these guys that have backbone brackets that you can attach a platform to

Rhino Rack

www.taubenreuther.de

 

[Blackwolf]

The rack that INEOS supplies is a Rhino Rack design. As far as I know the only rack available from IA is the full-length one and it is gutter-mounted. I am sure I was told that it is possible to open but not remove the Alpine windows with the rack fitted but it would be useful if someone could confirm this.

If I was shopping for a rack the IA/RR one isn't the one I'd choose, but the current special offer makes it nearly irresistible.

 

[Jeff Olson]

You can get a ¾ (or is it ⅔?) roof rack from Ineos (the "6F" from Rhino Rack).

 

[OkGo]

You can get a ¾ (or is it ⅔?) roof rack from Ineos (the "6F" from Rhino Rack).

At three times the price of the full rack.

 

[Tom109]

Ineos is offering the full rack at discount (recent email).

Considering a 3/4 roof rack but what are folks thoughts on rain gutter versus load bar mounting styles?

I will add that having removed the lashing handles and spent some time in there for solar wiring work, there is no way I would ever rely on a rack attached to the lashing handles. Not looking to argue, just no way in my book.

 

[GrenAF]

Ineos is offering the full rack at discount (recent email).


I will add that having removed the lashing handles and spent some time in there for solar wiring work, there is no way I would ever rely on a rack attached to the lashing handles. Not looking to argue, just no way in my book.

Are you implying the leitner rack mounting is flawed? In the market myself

 

[Tom109]

Flawed? No, but I would never buy one. In my world a roof rack gets used hard - heavy loads underway, occasional tree contact, observation platform, etc., and not just to look pretty and clear your garage door.

 

[Jeff Olson]

At three times the price of the full rack.

Per the USA configurator, the full-size rack costs $2,227, whereas the ¾ (or ⅔?) rack costs only $1,472.

 

[GrenAF]

Flawed? No, but I would never buy one. In my world a roof rack gets used hard - heavy loads underway, occasional tree contact, observation platform, etc., and not just to look pretty and clear your garage door.

Understood, would you please expand on the lashing handles, how they are mounted and what the overall concern should be regarding the mounting method? I've seen posts on both sides of the gutter vs handle argument.

 

[OkGo]

Per the USA configurator, the full-size rack costs $2,227, whereas the ¾ (or ⅔?) rack costs only $1,472.

Full rack on offer for under £600 at the moment in the UK, that's where @Jeremy Broadbent question is coming from.

 

[Krabby]

If I was looking to buy a factory Rhino Rack in NA ATM, I would hold off incase we get the nice discount being offered elsewhere as a mea culpa on the software bug.