Rhino Full and 3/4 size

[TheDocAUS]

No disrespect Ozy, but that statement perpetuates complete internet BS.

Take a look at the Rhino gutter attachment points. Bulletproof. If far exceeds the basic LR Series and Defender gutters, which have been reliably abused and overloaded for decades.

Correct. Rhino worked with INEOS to get the roof rack anchor points correct. If you look closely the system used by Rhino is very close to the most inner part of the gutter. I had the dealer take me through all of this.

The Rhino Pioneer Platform is attached as well on the Grenadier as it was on my Patrol (or very close). The Patrol's Pioneer platform stayed on the car roof after a head on collision, with combined speed of 150-180kph. It did move forward, but 5 of the 6 anchor points were still in the gutter, the other one was out but due to deformation of the car's A pillar. The solar panel mounted on the platform was not even broken.

Just keep within load limits, static and stationary.

I am not interesting in crash testing the Pioneer on the Grenadier.

 

[OzyGrenie]

Suggest learning from others with experience, the benefit of this forum.

Do you understand the difference with dynamic (ie. off road use) against static load? Take a closer look at the Grenadiers roof structure how its manufactured.

Majority of rack manufacturers don't consider the Grenadiers unique flat and wide roof.
Rhino offers a mounting plate to fix to Grenadiers roof frame (not the gutter)..
Others are;
* Leitner Roof Racks USA [mounting brackets bolted to roof structure not gutter]
* BLACK SHEEP Switzerland roof racks another example.

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[Shopkeep]

Suggest learning from others with experience, the benefit of this forum.

Do you understand the difference with dynamic (ie. off road use) against static load? Take a closer look at the Grenadiers roof structure how its manufactured.

Majority of rack manufacturers don't consider the Grenadiers unique flat and wide roof.
Rhino offers a mounting plate to fix to Grenadiers roof frame (not the gutter)..
Others are;
* Leitner Roof Racks USA [mounting brackets bolted to roof structure not gutter]
* BLACK SHEEP Switzerland roof racks another example.

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This dead horse has been flogged many a time on this forum. I believe the backbone brackets attached are not a Rhino-Rack product but developed independently by Taubenreuther, Gren-X has a very similar product in the Aus market. Each to their own, there are many great roof-rack options available, all I knows is if the Rhino-Rack bars I purchased with my Grenadier cause grief to my vehicle Ineos will be picking up the tab not a third party based in Corona California or Reichenburg Switzerland and I am comfortable with that.

 

[Tazzieman]

Just as an asside; I've used a Front Runner 3/4 for the past year ; used on rough roads and maximally loaded with a tent/gear or heavy timber - so far no ill effects at all. Gutter remains nice and straight.
However for extra support I've used foam padded rectangular alloy pieces as additional roof support.