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20th July 2014, 10:27 PM
#11
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Great thread thanks and good pics too, appreciated.
Is your roof rack an aluminium one? I am just looking at a few on fleabay now and wondered how you rate them??
Like you I am thinking of going the ARB way for the awning and sides.
cheers
Mark
2012 GU8 ST CRD Platinum Silver with Tints, Factory Bar, IPFs, Snorkel, UHF, Maxtrax, Rated Recovery points front/rear, In dash Nav, Scangauge2, Ally Roof Rack, OME 2" Lift
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20th July 2014 10:27 PM
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20th July 2014, 11:12 PM
#12
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Originally Posted by
bindi
Great thread thanks and good pics too, appreciated.
Is your roof rack an aluminium one? I am just looking at a few on fleabay now and wondered how you rate them??
Like you I am thinking of going the ARB way for the awning and sides.
cheers
Mark
Yes it's an eBay full length 4 feet a side Aluminium rack. Had it about 5 years and am very very pleased with it. I leave it on full time and load it well for long distance touring without hesitation. I do t walk on it but certainly will climb up on top of it but avoid walking down the middle. A little respect for it being Aluminium for the Winn.
No hesitation, would buy again.
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Originally Posted by
Rogue Dung Beetle
Wish it was Nissan though, Toyotas just can't keep up with the Pootrol pace.
The only good thing about an 80 series is..... the front end?? Wrong!!, the Engine?? Wrong!! the Full Time 4WD system?? Wrong!! Its the NissanPatrol.com.au stubby holder fitted over the transfer lever.
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20th July 2014, 11:16 PM
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cheers mate, just checking your other posts on this..........looks great and think i'll get one the same.
2012 GU8 ST CRD Platinum Silver with Tints, Factory Bar, IPFs, Snorkel, UHF, Maxtrax, Rated Recovery points front/rear, In dash Nav, Scangauge2, Ally Roof Rack, OME 2" Lift
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18th May 2015, 12:47 AM
#14
Expert
Brilliant write up, thanks heaps mate
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18th May 2015, 07:31 AM
#15
Patrol God
Awesome write up Darren. Would like to add, the following if you don't mind. Was over at Mudskis, few days ago. He wanted to see how my awning sits, as he was concerned his one sits pointing slightly upwards due to the nature of the roof racks bracket. Mine sits perfectly straight. I used these brackets. This also eliminated drilling through your roof rack.
http://www.rhinorack.com.au/products...cket-kit_31103
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18th May 2015, 07:44 AM
#16
Expert
Very interesting. Wonder if these would interfere with the mesh on the barrier floor. Hodge, do you have the same rack as Darren? If so, can you post pics of what the brackets look like on your barrier please mate?
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18th May 2015, 08:53 AM
#17
Patrol God
Originally Posted by
skiman
Very interesting. Wonder if these would interfere with the mesh on the barrier floor. Hodge, do you have the same rack as Darren? If so, can you post pics of what the brackets look like on your barrier please mate?
I have a full ARB rack with mesh and the mesh does not interfere with the bolts. Here is a quick photo of mine.
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18th May 2015, 09:47 AM
#18
Hardcore
Originally Posted by
Hodge
Awesome write up Darren. Would like to add, the following if you don't mind. Was over at Mudskis, few days ago. He wanted to see how my awning sits, as he was concerned his one sits pointing slightly upwards due to the nature of the roof racks bracket. Mine sits perfectly straight. I used these brackets. This also eliminated drilling through your roof rack.
http://www.rhinorack.com.au/products...cket-kit_31103
Mine sits a fair bit upwards. I don't think it will be a problem though I've only ever used it in light drizzle not torrential rain. I think the rain would just run towards the car
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10th June 2015, 08:07 PM
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10th June 2015, 10:55 PM
#20
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Originally Posted by
skiman
I finally got my ARB Touring Awning this afternoon with a Rhino Rack Foxwing Bracket Kit for ARB. Was all set to put it on and couldnt figure out why the supplied U Bolts wouldnt fit over my lower tubing.
Got the calipers out, and they wont fit because THE DAMN OCAM INDUSTRIES ROOF RACK USES 32MM TUBING!
And the bracket kits only work with 28mm tubing. Massive massive facepalm. Had one day to set this up before going camping on Friday and it's not gonna happen.
Then considered sandwiching the bracket between the foot plate and the roof rack tray.. only to find that the bracket holes are the wrong width. FML
Back to the drawing board. Will see if i can knock up an L bracket at work tomorrow and find some 32mm U bolts from a hardware place. ARB can have their $90 bracket kit back.
Oh, i forgot to mention, the bracket kit holes for the awning mount are too far apart. They're designed for a Foxwing awning.
Interesting that the ARB rack is 28mm and the Ebay one is 32mm. Assuming tube wall thickness is comparable that makes the Ebay rack a better rack at half the price!!!
Its a Nissan! =====> Its a Keeper!! ....... Got a TD42 in it BONUS!!
....... I'm a lucky bugger! I've got 2 of em!
Check out my Toy -->
MudRunnerTD's GQ From the Ground Up
Originally Posted by
Rogue Dung Beetle
Wish it was Nissan though, Toyotas just can't keep up with the Pootrol pace.
The only good thing about an 80 series is..... the front end?? Wrong!!, the Engine?? Wrong!! the Full Time 4WD system?? Wrong!! Its the NissanPatrol.com.au stubby holder fitted over the transfer lever.
WARNING: Towballs used for recoveries can, and do kill people and damage property.
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