Steel or Aluminium roof-rack

[threedogs]

Hi Monty
I run the rhino platform and find it wery handy the mounting accessories are endless not cheap though

Yell out if you need anything made I have heaps of designs to suit a Universal fit on a roof rack.

As for a rack I have steel 3/4 chinese rack, not heavy as some make out
Ive chopped it to suit my needs,
If I was to buy new,,,, Id go for the alooy platform style rack

[dom14]

A steel rack weighs +50kgs which is huge!! I have a full length Alloy and have never regretted it.

Yeah, it's bloody heavy, a biatch to fit it in. I've managed to fit the heavy thing on my own. I've got no memory on how I managed that.

[monty]

Hi MudRunnerTd,
The Tvan has Nissan wheels/hubs as standard. Same size tyres as I'm running too (265/75R16). Have always carried two spares prior to getting Tvan as I always seem to get the odd puncture. So 3 spares now! But if leaving van and taking tent then I still need to carry two on/in car.

[MudRunnerTD]

Hi MudRunnerTd,
The Tvan has Nissan wheels/hubs as standard. Same size tyres as I'm running too (265/75R16). Have always carried two spares prior to getting Tvan as I always seem to get the odd puncture. So 3 spares now! But if leaving van and taking tent then I still need to carry two on/in car.

Then id be carrying a carcuss only as the 3rd spare.

[Clunk]

Hi Monty
I run the rhino platform and find it wery handy the mounting accessories are endless not cheap though

Dont have a Platform but I do have 3 bars and and alloy tray, strong and versatile

[monty]

maybe i'd better start going to the gym and doing weights.
Thanks for all suggestions. Food for thought.
Cheers

[Skitzyrex]

I've got a steel one and if your budget will extend a little would go the Ali one.