Tradesman Alloy Roof Racks - any experiences?
Submitted: Monday, Feb 07, 2011 at 12:34
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Member - Steve R (NSW)
Hi
I am looking to purchase an alloy roof rack for my Toyota 105 Series Landcruiser from Tradesman engineering in Victoria. Would appreciate any comments/advice from anyone with experience with this firm's products and the alloy rack in particular.
Regards
Steve
Reply By: Member - Shane D (QLD) - Monday, Feb 07, 2011 at 20:17
Monday, Feb 07, 2011 at 20:17
I have no clue on this company but make sure they seal the bolt holes properly if they do the installation, when it rains the bolt holes act like drain holes.
Shane
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Follow Up By: Member - Steve R (NSW) - Wednesday, Feb 09, 2011 at 12:53
Wednesday, Feb 09, 2011 at 12:53
Thanks Shane
Regards
Steve
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Reply By: Member - Graham H (QLD) - Wednesday, Feb 09, 2011 at 17:05
Wednesday, Feb 09, 2011 at 17:05
Yep get a tube of windscreen sealant and blow it into the holes before you bolt it down
Mine havent leaked in over 2 years.
Far better than silicone as that always peels off one side or the other.
Ex roofer so have had experience with this happening.
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Follow Up By: Member - Steve R (NSW) - Thursday, Feb 10, 2011 at 11:21
Thursday, Feb 10, 2011 at 11:21
Thanks very much Graham
I would have used silicone but for your advice.
Regards
Steve
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Follow Up By: Member - Graham H (QLD) - Thursday, Feb 10, 2011 at 11:35
Thursday, Feb 10, 2011 at 11:35
Sikaflex sealant is good also
Cheers
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Reply By: Member - Boobook - Wednesday, Feb 09, 2011 at 18:28
Wednesday, Feb 09, 2011 at 18:28
I have a flat alloy Tradesman roof rack on my 200 series. It was one of the first they did for a 200 and was noisy. They stood by it and reworked it at the front twice and now it is silent. That was 3 years ago. It is
well built and it has travelled a few dirt kms since then. I am happy with it and it weighs a lot less than the ARB steel one.
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Follow Up By: Member - Steve R (NSW) - Thursday, Feb 10, 2011 at 11:22
Thursday, Feb 10, 2011 at 11:22
Thanks Boobook
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