The Pioneer Platform has been specifically designed to carry most existing Rhino-Rack accessories - making it the most versatile and modular platform on the market. The Platform is finished off with fiberglass reinforced nylon corners which provide users a usable space to access the internal wiring channels of the Pioneer. Tested in the harshest conditions, the Pioneer Platform has been constructed from strong, durable, and lightweight aluminum and powder coated to increase corrosion resistance. Modify your off-road rooftop set up to your liking with the Rhino-Rack Pioneer Platform with Backbone Mounting System 60-Inch x 49-Inch. So I ended up with 2 kits and decided I wanted the lower profile with the elevation rack. I originally was going to to do the quick Release legs so I could swap for the aero bars. Go to Product breakdown for specific parts. With additional accessories channels in the front and rear extrusions we have increased the modular set up abilities of our system. Pioneer Elevation (72' x 56') Rhino-Rack. Our latest range of Pioneer Platforms allow you to change the way you carry and complete your off-road roof top set up. Compatible with a wide range of accessories, the Pioneer truly allows for you to build your ideal set up for every adventure. The overhang in the front is taking some getting used to, but I think once I add the expedition rails, Jerry cans, pelican box, shovel mount, yetis and RTT this next month it won’t look so weird to me. Our Pioneer Platform has been designed for the adventurer in mind offering the most modular and versatile roof top solution in the market. 1 Just added a Rhino Rack Backbone system with an 84 x 56 Pioneer Platform to my ‘04 100 Series. The ultimate load carrying solution for your vehicle. Please check your vehicle manual for your vehicles load carrying capacity. Next thing to install with be a Drifta 270° awning.Pioneer Platform (60" X 49") unassembled with Rhino-Rack Backbone Mounting Options To ensure we continue to offer our users the best solution on the market the ALL NEW Pioneer continues its legacy with its compatibility with our industry leading mounting systems. Overall, took my time and about 4 hours to install by myself.Īnd be aware there is a lot of cardboard to recycle especially from the platform. Hopefully I have tightened the backbone screws enough. The Rhino desk bound designers need to install a commercially available model and experience what they have designed & manufactured some better located holes and/or a few degrees less angle and it would be easier. The backbone is still messy to install even with a ball end allen key it is not easy to tighten the screws as the angle is really more than 25°. Also the black plastic strips in the roof rail grooves are not held in place once the fixed point covers and brackets are removed so I put some silicone at the ends to hopefully hold them in place – time will tell! So no holes to be drilled!Īn observation, the platform mount points of the backbone seem to point down a bit before the platform is fitted. To be sure I lined up the backbone and platform on the ground first. This new model platform is easier to mount onto the backbone as the 5 cross members are adjustable just find the Prado 150 measurements on Rhino website and adjust using the supplied socket and the markings on the platform. And the first guy with the platform knew there was another pack back at Rhino! Apparently, it is standard for Rhino to (mis-)manage & ship them separately, even though they are marked as 1 of 2 & 2 of 2. You have to get the pioneer platform then put bars on it then the basket on that. Even though Rhino has it as 1 ‘delivery’ it came in 2 parts, first the platform, then a few days later the backbone. I wanted the backbone and then put the rhino basket on it but they arent compatible. It is a drop shipment from Rhino, in my case from Sydney. I am installing on a GX so no rails to remove, just the small covers & brackets to expose the sets of roof screw holes. Rhino-Rack Backbone 3 Base Mounting System - Prado 150, part RTPB1.Pioneer Platform (1928mm x 1236mm) part 52102 including part SP309 T-bolt kit to attach 52 Series Pioneer Platform to Backbone.Order the new Pioneer Platform with Backbone, part JB1237 I went for the shorter model, consisting of:
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