Wire roof rack baskets ....

I just fitted the small one (1 X 1.2m), and it does whistle at speed when empty.

I've got the Rhino Sportz racks with the 1200x900 basket, I take the basket off when not traveling as it saves fuel and is a 5 min job max.
I actually find that it's very bloody quiet, I really expected it to be a lot noiser. Mind you the surf has got supurb sound protection so it just may be that I can't here it, mind you even with the windows down it certainly doesn't whistle. It also has a long handled shovel attached to the side of it, a huge spring mounted to the front of it (for flag) and too long tent pols bolted to the side for my retractable shad thingymyjig which overhand about 1m behind it and it also has a bushranger rack sack on it. We load it up with HEAPS of gear, 2 tents, 2 double air matresses, 3 sleeping bags, a mates huge swag, 3 fold up chairs, a fold up table, 2 tarps all sorts of "light" crap that I imagine would end up weighing a fair bit, it has never missed a beat, cannot recomend them more highly.

I have one fitted to my Disco for long trips. Went around Australia for three months, no problems at all (including no noticeable extra wind noise). The basket has shown no signs of excessive wear - it's pretty strudy. Wind deflector? We didn't bother - I think that's a personal choice. The fuel consumption was no worse than usual, but then again it's not great anyway!

Regards

James

hi I have been using one for 10 years -goes onto my Rola racks which are on permantly. The bread basket holds heaps and it is surprising just how sturdy it is. You can put heavy items in it like jerry cans and spare wheels-although I generally put these inside the vehicle and use the rack for bulky light weight items like tents and deck chairs etc.

G'Day all,
Thanks for all the info guys, I think I will now go ahead and get one. I was a bit concerned about a few things but you've talked me into it.
Regards,
Bazza.

I have one on my 120 Prado ( see rig pic). fitted onto the Toyota "Rhino"racks. Surprisingly it is quiet. I say this because on the previous model there was still a bit of wind noise so I think the reason is that on the 120 the bars are fixed further back and also the design of the air flow over the windscreen is different.

I decided to get a full framed basket this time rather than the bend and fold ones.

Try putting something on the bottom such as a bit of carpet or rubber and hold it in place with cable ties. mine does not whistle but economy is affected a bit.

Okay.......

I have one mounted permanantly on 2 Rola Racks. It is 1300 x 1000 mm.

Yes, It's noisy, but only really noticeable with the sunroof up.
Racks on their own don't hold much, the basket holds heaps.
I use a thick black vinyl zipped bag which is the same size as the basket.
I generally fold my swag in 1/2 and put my chair in there as well....( sounds like a line from Play School...whooops....Gay School!!...)
Don't worry about noise & fuel economy, beats towing!

I got the Rhino wire basket .. very surprised with how quiet it is!
We use it for firewood while we're camping as well as just carting gear, seems to stand up well considering the wood we put on it!

David,

Just a thank you note to David re the info on tyres.

Cheers, nick