Tigerz11 Alloy Roof Racks - Anyone got one?

[MalcomM Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close MalcomM]

Anyone fitted a Tigerz11 alloy roof rack?

I've asked Tigerz some basic questions and received some rather ignorant answers.

Q: Can you tell me the diameter of the top rail tubing please?
Is it a harder alloy than standard Aluminium? I wondering as to the effect
of 'tie down' strap tightening bending it all.

A: All the information we have on our products is on the website. We use
aluminium, the only aluminium there is. If you are planning to have heavy
loads or harsh conditions I would suggest getting a steel rack.


Also got these answer on another day and obviously from a different rep who might actually enjoy his job compared to the first one.

Q: What is the weight load capacity of this tray. I know my roof limit, but whats the tray rated at?
A: 80kgs - You can't walk on it.

Q: Are the gutter mount legs steel or alloy?
A: Steel

Q: If steel then how thick is it?
A: 2.5mm

Q: What does the warranty cover?
A: Warranty covers rust, break of welding - not bending

Q: Where the mesh sits on the cross members, is every intersection welded? (Thinking of rattles)
A: It is welded so there are no rattles, however sometimes the workers forget to weld all.


So, anyone got one? Any idea of the top tube diameter so I can see if a cargo net will clip on or not?
And do the tubes bend when a strap is winched across the top?

Not at all sure I even want to try one of these with the sort of answer from the first clown.

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Q: Where the mesh sits on the cross members, is every intersection welded? (Thinking of rattles)
A: It is welded so there are no rattles, however sometimes the workers forget to weld all.

This sounds like very good quality control is in place.....Not

I am interested in seeing one of these in person, but after contacting the store last weekend and being told they were open on saturdays until 12:00 they wernt there on arrival, store was all closed up 100km round trip for nothing.

[MalcomM Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close MalcomM]

This sounds like very good quality control is in place.....Not

I am interested in seeing one of these in person, but after contacting the store last weekend and being told they were open on saturdays until 12:00 they wernt there on arrival, store was all closed up 100km round trip for nothing.

Well, if you can't help yourself and go back for a look, I'd love to hear about it.
I'm in Sydney so viewing is not an option.
Price is right and the weight is where I need it to be but I'm concerned about what sort of crap it might turn out to be.
The Tigerz staff have not filled me with any confidence whatsoever.

[LostDingo2 Find all posts View Profile Close LostDingo2]

Q: Where the mesh sits on the cross members, is every intersection welded? (Thinking of rattles)
A: It is welded so there are no rattles, however sometimes the workers forget to weld all.

oh me.......sometimes they forget but on a really good day they remember

[MalcomM Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close MalcomM]

Yes but what was it they should remember? I forget now...

[jimmy91 Member Find all posts View Profile Close jimmy91]

Answer to last question. "sometimes the workers forget to weld all" <snip> How do you forget to weld it. Sounds like total crap mate spend the extra on a better brand.