Roof rack / cage
Submitted: Friday, Oct 21, 2011 at 12:54
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Jason J1
Further to my last question.....does anyone have any other suggestions for good steel or alloy roof rack / cage for a 120 series Prado.....other than ARB, TJM or Rhino. Will be doing short trips mainly but also doing the Birsdville track next year.
Cheers Jason
Reply By: Bob Y. - Qld - Friday, Oct 21, 2011 at 14:31
Friday, Oct 21, 2011 at 14:31
Jason,
Think Powerful 4x4 do aluminium racks. They might be good enough for what you need.
If you were doing a lot of rough stuff, steel might be the better option, as it can be repaired in the bush, but they do have a weight disadvantage.
Bob.
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Follow Up By: Jason J1 - Friday, Oct 21, 2011 at 14:37
Friday, Oct 21, 2011 at 14:37
Cheers Bob....I will check out Powerful 4X4.
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Reply By: Member - The old fellow - Friday, Oct 21, 2011 at 14:36
Friday, Oct 21, 2011 at 14:36
Do as I did Jason, wait for Supercheap to have a 20% off sale and get one from them. Quality same as other retailers in fact probably made by same company. I have done many ks with
mine and no problems.
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Reply By: Member - Michael N (QLD) - Friday, Oct 21, 2011 at 17:16
Friday, Oct 21, 2011 at 17:16
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I have a 2006 120 Prado and fitted roof rails and a basket that I bought from Super Cheap during a sale. The price was about $100 less than normal. I have since fitted a 120w solar panel to the basket and this charges my second battery that runs the 60lt engle fridge.
Mick
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Follow Up By: Buckley5 - Friday, Oct 21, 2011 at 19:18
Friday, Oct 21, 2011 at 19:18
G'Day Mick
Read with interest you post re roof rack/cage set up on your Prado. Have similar year Prado and am currently looking for a cage to sit on the rails etc. I like the idea of having the solar panels set up on top. What is your set up routine with the panels when travelling? Do you leave them up top and load what ever gear you are taking straight on top of the panels? Or set them up when you have arrived????
Cheers
Marc
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Follow Up By: Member - Michael N (QLD) - Friday, Oct 21, 2011 at 21:50
Friday, Oct 21, 2011 at 21:50
Marc
The panels are up on the basket permanently and all
camping gear that doesen't travel in the caravan goes in the rear compartment and the back
seat area. I bought the basket only to accomodate the solar panels.
I wish now I had bought a larger basket to allowg for a swag and the solar panels for times I don't use the caravan or trailer. But such is life. We just make do.
Mick
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Reply By: Vernp - Friday, Oct 21, 2011 at 19:39
Friday, Oct 21, 2011 at 19:39
Jason check out this web site
http://www.roofcage.com/ it may help you
Vern
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Follow Up By: Peter McG (Member, Melbourne) - Saturday, Oct 22, 2011 at 21:41
Saturday, Oct 22, 2011 at 21:41
You could also look at the alloy flat roof racks that come from South Africa. Dolium are the importer and they ar sold through Opposite Lock stores.
Dolium
They have legs for the Prado.
Cheers
Peter
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