Poor old Tigerz, unfortunately I have had a tradesman roof rack for 3 months, to date no problems, I am confused if the rack is painted and the paint is dry how does it leak on your duco ?, yes the butt joint of the top barf is obvious if you look hard enough, but at $343.20, with a load capacity of 250kg, it will do me. Also have a tigerz bull bar and 12000lb winch for 12 months again no problem, all fitted up neat, no need to jack, bend or enlarge holes; yes have used the winch. May to August spent 3 months and 11200kms on trip to and around centre, no problems.
Sounds like the 3way frig versus Engel/Waeco.
My thoughts anyway, regards
Burto