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spudfan

Member Since: 10 Sep 2007
Location: Co Donegal
Posts: 4485

Rhino roof rack

Anyone any experience of this? My daughter is looking for something to put a baseboard and pop up tent on for when she stays overnight at a horse show. Baseboard and tent will be put in place on site. She could have a friend with her who also has a pony.
https://www.rhinoroofracks.co.uk/land-rove...efender-90 1982 88" 2.25 diesel
1992 110 200tdi csw -Zikali
2008 110 2.4 tdci csw-Zulu
2011 110 2.4 tdci csw-Masai

10th Feb 2022 4:54pm

Bluest

Member Since: 23 Apr 2016
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 3997

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Java Black

I had some of their Rhino Aluminium Delta roof bars. Their stuff is a bit utilitarian looking, but well made and strong. All the fixings were galv and the powder coating stayed on the legs. I only sold them because I am vain and wanted the Flatdog style bars for the looks. 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS

10th Feb 2022 5:28pm

spudfan

Member Since: 10 Sep 2007
Location: Co Donegal
Posts: 4485

So long as she can put her board and tent on it she'll be happy... Just wondered if it would be suitable for her overnights but I do not see personally why she should not be able to use it for overnighting. Having no experience of a tent on a roofrack I thought I'd ask those who know better! 1982 88" 2.25 diesel
1992 110 200tdi csw -Zikali
2008 110 2.4 tdci csw-Zulu
2011 110 2.4 tdci csw-Masai

10th Feb 2022 5:34pm

300TDi CSW Phil

Member Since: 03 Apr 2016
Location: Bracknell
Posts: 746

1995 Defender 110 300 Tdi CSW Epsom Green

The only concern I would have is how the tend is going to be pitched. Obviously a pop up doesn't need to be pegged to the ground necessarily but they do (generally) get affected by wind quite a bit more than other tents and I wonder if tying the guys to the rack itself would put them at an angle which would provide sufficient support in windy conditions. 1995 300 Tdi Epsom Green - It's a keeper.
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10th Feb 2022 5:46pm

spudfan

Member Since: 10 Sep 2007
Location: Co Donegal
Posts: 4485

I had thought of fitting lashing points to the baseboard then she could affix the tent to these. Paddocks have this cheaper option with siderails
https://www.paddockspares.com/pm241-roof-r...nroof.html
Like I said just for a couple of overnights at horsey events. The roof rack could used as necessary throughout the year. 1982 88" 2.25 diesel
1992 110 200tdi csw -Zikali
2008 110 2.4 tdci csw-Zulu
2011 110 2.4 tdci csw-Masai

10th Feb 2022 5:56pm

jimbo55

Member Since: 15 Jul 2020
Location: Midlands
Posts: 385

What’s wrong with just pitching the tent on the ground?

I’ve seen a few people that do something similar but I don’t really see why. If you want to sleep on the roof then buy a roof tent, it will be much safer and easier to deal with (erecting and putting away). Securing the tent to the roof won’t be the easiest thing to do and you don’t want it blowing off when you’re sleeping

How often is she wanting to use that set up? If it is relatively frequent then investing in a roof tent may not be a bad option. The other thing to consider is where are you going to store the baseboard when driving if it isn’t going to stay on the roof

I have a roof tent and have camped a few times in it without needing to unhitch the horse box but they aren’t cheap so unless you use them regularly it can be a bit of a waste of money

10th Feb 2022 5:58pm

spudfan

Member Since: 10 Sep 2007
Location: Co Donegal
Posts: 4485

You make valid points .She has her 90 and this is just something she would like to do. We are only young once after all! 1982 88" 2.25 diesel
1992 110 200tdi csw -Zikali
2008 110 2.4 tdci csw-Zulu
2011 110 2.4 tdci csw-Masai

10th Feb 2022 6:07pm

Gravygraham

Member Since: 15 Mar 2017
Location: East Kent
Posts: 169

2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Corris Grey

I have a Rhino roof rack for my 90 and I think it’s a decent piece of kit, although I can’t vouch for it’s camping credentials. It’s only downside is the wind noise, for which reason my one spends most of its days languishing at the back of the garage, which is a shame really as I like the aesthetics of it when fitted.

15th Feb 2022 8:43pm

spudfan

Member Since: 10 Sep 2007
Location: Co Donegal
Posts: 4485

Thank you for your info on the Rhino roof rack. I have forwarded this on to my daughter to help her make her decision. 1982 88" 2.25 diesel
1992 110 200tdi csw -Zikali
2008 110 2.4 tdci csw-Zulu
2011 110 2.4 tdci csw-Masai

17th Feb 2022 1:48pm

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