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  • #76
    thanks for that info AUSSIE ANDY

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    • #77
      Disappointed with Rhino

      I've got a 2009 Kaka and was looking at platform racks for a while. I really liked the look of the Rhino platforms that clamped onto the roof rails, and went to buy one, but when time came to purchase I opted instead for a heavier duty tradie platform that requires removal of the roof rails and sits on the 6 feet.

      I am VERY disappointed.

      I had assumed the rack would run parallel to the roof like the ones clamped to the roof rails but that is not the case. Instead, for some reason, Rhino designed my rack to run parallel to the road, regardless of the roof line (and regardless of the fact that roads are never level). So I now have a freaky looking rack that looks like it tilts upwards towards the front of the car, and is 30mm higher at the front than at the back. It is like a reverse spoiler and has increased my fuel consumption way more than a roof rack should, especially with the wide planks on the platform.

      When I collected the car from the installer, I immediately thought it looked wrong, so we both checked the specified mounts from Rhino, and discovered he had done what they required. It was just a lousy design. I contacted Rhino customer service to express my disappointment and they were hopeless. They said they have no solution to the problem, and said that if I tried to change the mounts to get a more efficient rack, I'd lose my warranty.

      Gee, thanks boys. Its not like I forked out a shit load of $$$ on your product. Not happy.

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      • #78
        Originally posted by Dave12 View Post
        I've got a 2009 Kaka and was looking at platform racks for a while. I really liked the look of the Rhino platforms that clamped onto the roof rails, and went to buy one, but when time came to purchase I opted instead for a heavier duty tradie platform that requires removal of the roof rails and sits on the 6 feet.

        I am VERY disappointed.

        I had assumed the rack would run parallel to the roof like the ones clamped to the roof rails but that is not the case. Instead, for some reason, Rhino designed my rack to run parallel to the road, regardless of the roof line (and regardless of the fact that roads are never level). So I now have a freaky looking rack that looks like it tilts upwards towards the front of the car, and is 30mm higher at the front than at the back. It is like a reverse spoiler and has increased my fuel consumption way more than a roof rack should, especially with the wide planks on the platform.


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        I assume that you have bought the 2.1m long version. The 1.9m version won't look so bad.
        Try the Backbone. It looks better.

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        • #79
          No, I got the 1.9m version. Backbone does look better but I wanted to be able to get my hands under the sides of the rack.

          Really don't think Rhino designed this product well. There's no reason they couldn't come up with feet that allow the rack to run parallel to the roof


          Originally posted by amts View Post
          I assume that you have bought the 2.1m long version. The 1.9m version won't look so bad.
          Try the Backbone. It looks better.

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          • #80
            It didn't look too bad on my 120

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            • #81
              I don't know why you'd want the rack to run parallel with the roof given its slanting forward.

              Admittedly it probably is a bit of a wind damn but I'd much prefer a level platform vs one leaning forward with the roof.

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              • #82
                I've got the platform but the regular mount into the existing bars. As a result it follows the roofline. Looks great to me.


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                • #83
                  I've had the "Tray" basket type fitted with the backbone mounting. Looks good and works well. On the facelift 150.

                  Phil

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                  • #84
                    We have the Tradie rack in 19xx by 12xx. Went for the larger size basically to keep our options open and not restrict what we can carry. the open ends make it easy to load/unload and allow longer stuff to be chucked on the rack. with some eye bolts its easy to tie stuff down. we are using the 6 feet supplied by rhino that replaces the rails, they were relatively simple to fit.
                    The rack sits level with the ground, I think it looks fine but more importantly its a lot more practical to have it this way, and the awning sits level rather than sloping towards the front of the car. cant really see why you would want it sloping with the roof.

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                    • #85
                      Originally posted by plodder627 View Post
                      We have the Tradie rack in 19xx by 12xx. Went for the larger size basically to keep our options open and not restrict what we can carry. the open ends make it easy to load/unload and allow longer stuff to be chucked on the rack. with some eye bolts its easy to tie stuff down. we are using the 6 feet supplied by rhino that replaces the rails, they were relatively simple to fit.
                      The rack sits level with the ground, I think it looks fine but more importantly its a lot more practical to have it this way, and the awning sits level rather than sloping towards the front of the car. cant really see why you would want it sloping with the roof.

                      That does look ok, I was looking at the larger size but I think the 19xx by 12xx will work out well. How is the wind noise, and with that setup you have, is it easy to take them on and off.

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                      • #86
                        i love my 2128x1236 at first i worried it was too big, but once it was on i was more than happy. love having all that extra room too.
                        also went with the backbone to keep the height as low as possible for the city carparks
                        https://goo.gl/photos/pkHt2cDDtYGCJo296

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                        • #87
                          Originally posted by trsmith View Post
                          i love my 2128x1236 at first i worried it was too big, but once it was on i was more than happy. love having all that extra room too.
                          also went with the backbone to keep the height as low as possible for the city carparks
                          https://goo.gl/photos/pkHt2cDDtYGCJo296
                          Any issues with wind noise from the backbone, I was told by a retailer they were noisy?

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                          • #88
                            Originally posted by Micko2005 View Post
                            Any issues with wind noise from the backbone, I was told by a retailer they were noisy?
                            Just come back from a trip to Townsville and could not hear any noise until I got over 100Kph. Mind you, the awning would make some also.
                            Phil

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                            • #89
                              I ordered the backbone today from auto one for $1090. I needed the clearance to be under 2m with the 2" lift.

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                              • #90
                                Originally posted by rackxp View Post
                                I ordered the backbone today from auto one for $1090. I needed the clearance to be under 2m with the 2" lift.
                                Was that the pioneer rack and backbone for 1090? Which size did you get?

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