The problem with the platform was with vehicles requiring rack mounts to be pop riveted onto the roof with no structural considerations, this resulted in the pop rivets shearing of or pulling out of the roof. Also the fact that rhino were misleading in providing static and moving weight ratings and making it so hard to find that information on the website. That has changed now as they provide a calculator which is still not the best. Using the back bone system like many other brands is the way to go, but as everyone know it death by public opinion and they haven’t done themselves any favours either. Often over looked system is the rola titan system. Keep up the good work
Ah! That makes sense. I looked at the Rola system and it looked very good for the money but I couldn’t find a platform size that suited my vehicle in the shops. I also couldn’t find much information about how to actually attach the rola system to my sport rails which made me lean toward the rhino rack. Thanks for commenting 👍
Went with Rhino early on. Was sort of worried when Tyler Thompson lost his rack, but once I realised his was rivetted onto his roof, I knew I would be ok with the bolts in my roof. I think that you could really overload a Rhino and have zero issues, however, legalities always come into play if you were to have any sort of accident or try to make a claim etc. Rhino are good, be aware of legal stuff and you will be fine!
His video did scare me (and everyone) but after abusing this rack with a bit of weight on it, I am confident that this is a well made product. I don’t know who though rivets were a good idea for that rack but I would be watching the loaded weight carefully if I ran that setup for sure. Maxtrax and a solar panel would be about all I would put on it haha
I have the Rhino system you do on my Pajero and find it quite noisy. Did you find a fair bit of wind noise whilst driving even before you added the accessories on your Prado? Did the lightbar add or reduce any wind noise? Also, does that lightbar spill over your white bonnet and cause it to reflect in a negative way? Cheers for any answers you can share.
Hi mate. No difference in wind noise with the rack on in the Prado. Light bar made no difference to noise either. The light bar didn’t light up the bonnet as it pointed it away from the bonnet 👍
I purchased them separately. The platform is universal but the backbone is vehicle specific. I will see if I can get a link but I just went in and bought it from the store 👍
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The problem with the platform was with vehicles requiring rack mounts to be pop riveted onto the roof with no structural considerations, this resulted in the pop rivets shearing of or pulling out of the roof. Also the fact that rhino were misleading in providing static and moving weight ratings and making it so hard to find that information on the website. That has changed now as they provide a calculator which is still not the best.
Using the back bone system like many other brands is the way to go, but as everyone know it death by public opinion and they haven’t done themselves any favours either.
Often over looked system is the rola titan system. Keep up the good work
Ah! That makes sense. I looked at the Rola system and it looked very good for the money but I couldn’t find a platform size that suited my vehicle in the shops. I also couldn’t find much information about how to actually attach the rola system to my sport rails which made me lean toward the rhino rack. Thanks for commenting 👍
I could have told you all about the Rola system and how it works
Hey. Which size is this? What about fuel economy. ThX
Bang on mate. Look forward to fitting mine.
You will love it!
Absolutely awesome this rack, I join your opinion 100%
Thanks mate!
Amazing video! May I know the size of this rack? 1900mm or 2100mm? Thanks!
Went with Rhino early on. Was sort of worried when Tyler Thompson lost his rack, but once I realised his was rivetted onto his roof, I knew I would be ok with the bolts in my roof. I think that you could really overload a Rhino and have zero issues, however, legalities always come into play if you were to have any sort of accident or try to make a claim etc. Rhino are good, be aware of legal stuff and you will be fine!
His video did scare me (and everyone) but after abusing this rack with a bit of weight on it, I am confident that this is a well made product. I don’t know who though rivets were a good idea for that rack but I would be watching the loaded weight carefully if I ran that setup for sure. Maxtrax and a solar panel would be about all I would put on it haha
Great looking set up on the rack. Have you done a video on how and where you got power to your rack for your lights.
Hey mate. Thanks for the comment. I did an electrical walkthrough video. Have a look through my videos for it 👍
I have the Rhino system you do on my Pajero and find it quite noisy.
Did you find a fair bit of wind noise whilst driving even before you added the accessories on your Prado?
Did the lightbar add or reduce any wind noise?
Also, does that lightbar spill over your white bonnet and cause it to reflect in a negative way?
Cheers for any answers you can share.
Hi mate. No difference in wind noise with the rack on in the Prado. Light bar made no difference to noise either. The light bar didn’t light up the bonnet as it pointed it away from the bonnet 👍
@@NorthOz Cheers for the feedback. Mine sings like a Crown witness🤪🤪
Can I ask, how much higher is the car with the roof platform on now? I've got a short garage opening at home. Thanks
I don’t have exact measurements but I can tell you that with the max tracks on, it scrapes the 1.9m bars at drive throughs
@@NorthOz thanks Mark. 👍
did the backbone come with your platform or was that a separate purchase?, do you have any links?
I purchased them separately. The platform is universal but the backbone is vehicle specific. I will see if I can get a link but I just went in and bought it from the store 👍
@@NorthOz all good i found them, thanks anyway.
Glad to hear it 😁
What about the wind noise
Not a problem 👍
People need to look at other options. They get bad press for a reason. Nearly everything out there is stronger and better quality and cheaper.
Did it break, click bait!
Did it tho?
I'm so glad that I found your channel. Great content! What's your insta handle? The one linked in the about page does not work.
Ah sorry mate. It’s @northozphotography
Thank you for the kind words. I have some camping content coming soon to keep it fresh 👍