GX 460 Roof Rack/Bars
#76
I am going to re-visit Rhino tonight and take a look before I pull the trigger on a rack
#77
i have looked at Rhino. i just don't like the look as much. plus front runner has a ton of accessories. I re-checked the weight of my RTT and I forgot I got the lighter version. it is only 165lbs. I am down to 185lbs myself so I think the 600lbs static weight will suffice for my needs. I never store anything inside the tent only in the annex part. so the rack really only needs to support the tent and 2 adults for sleeping.
I am going to re-visit Rhino tonight and take a look before I pull the trigger on a rack
I am going to re-visit Rhino tonight and take a look before I pull the trigger on a rack
Randy B
#79
I love the idea of the rtt but when you look at how expensive these things can run, my take becomes, unless you're just OUT THERE, these prices are nuts. I remember looking at Tepui two plus years ago and how much cheaper they were as opposed to now. I used a borrowed ground tent for a cross country trip in June 16. Nothing perfect and sometimes a little cumbersome in crappy weather but that extra money in my pocket felt good. I like Frontrunner's RTT myself. Light, more affordable and more than anything backed by a company looking to make a real name for itself stateside. My two cents.
#80
I hear good things about the ARB. I went with CVT and really happy with it. they put a lot of thought in to their tents and the quality is top notch.
#81
i have looked at Rhino. i just don't like the look as much. plus front runner has a ton of accessories. I re-checked the weight of my RTT and I forgot I got the lighter version. it is only 165lbs. I am down to 185lbs myself so I think the 600lbs static weight will suffice for my needs. I never store anything inside the tent only in the annex part. so the rack really only needs to support the tent and 2 adults for sleeping.
I am going to re-visit Rhino tonight and take a look before I pull the trigger on a rack
I am going to re-visit Rhino tonight and take a look before I pull the trigger on a rack
#82
I ended up getting the Frontrunner because of the accessory options for my camping, family hauling, RTT and Awning needs. But like you, it was a toss up between the Rhino and the FR. Here are pics of my rig with an LED single row bar and expedition rails.
#83
@Nickk6 how tall is your garage? mine is 7' so I don't believe I will have an issue. I had a 4th gen 4Runner with 3" lift, 33" tires and a Gobi stealth rack. I fit in my garage, barely. with all of that I sat at 6'8". The bad thing was I had to load the rack outside. my next house I will definitely be looking for a taller garage entrance.
@Trijicon which FR rack is that? I haven't seen the ones that have the side rails like that. it looks great! how does it feel sturdy wise? was it an easy install?
what year is your GX? the all red tails look so much nicer
@Trijicon which FR rack is that? I haven't seen the ones that have the side rails like that. it looks great! how does it feel sturdy wise? was it an easy install?
what year is your GX? the all red tails look so much nicer
#84
My year is a 2012... I like the all red tail lights too
#85
#86
I'd have to remove one side rail to use my RTT (the side that folds out), but its really fast - only two bolts will remove the side. I'm thinking about flipping the rails to the back side of the rack. The back side of the rack gets the most use because its easily accessible with the trunk step. Also, I kinda like the sleek flat rack look for the front section. The lines flow nicer from the hood up to the rack. Right now it looks like its wearing a crown.
#87
@Nickk6 how tall is your garage? mine is 7' so I don't believe I will have an issue. I had a 4th gen 4Runner with 3" lift, 33" tires and a Gobi stealth rack. I fit in my garage, barely. with all of that I sat at 6'8". The bad thing was I had to load the rack outside. my next house I will definitely be looking for a taller garage entrance.
@Trijicon which FR rack is that? I haven't seen the ones that have the side rails like that. it looks great! how does it feel sturdy wise? was it an easy install?
what year is your GX? the all red tails look so much nicer
@Trijicon which FR rack is that? I haven't seen the ones that have the side rails like that. it looks great! how does it feel sturdy wise? was it an easy install?
what year is your GX? the all red tails look so much nicer
#88
Gamiviti just released the roof rack for the 2nd gen GX460
Tim at Gamiviti took the initiative to follow up to my email from October 2017 with pics of the first roof rack from the 2nd gen GX460. See attached. These are awesome so I thought I'd share.
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