Roof rack questions-

[SCrunner]

Looking to put a roof rack on my 2016 4runner. I would prefer one that extends the full length (no sunroof), can hold a Tepui Tent on the rear half, and can one accommodate a shovel mount, snowboard mount, and an awning. Not all at once, but that would be amazing if possible.

Does anyone have one of their own or any ideas? Thanks!

 

[stuart.404]

I have weak spot for most things FrontRunner make. Their aluminium roofracks are no exception.

https://www.frontrunneroutfitters.com/en/int/toyota-4runner-roof-rack-5th-gen-full-cargo-rack-foot-rail-mount-front-runner-slimline-ii.html

 

[SCrunner]

I have weak spot for most things FrontRunner make. Their aluminium roofracks are no exception.

https://www.frontrunneroutfitters.com/en/int/toyota-4runner-roof-rack-5th-gen-full-cargo-rack-foot-rail-mount-front-runner-slimline-ii.html

Thanks. As I continue to look I think I definitely want one that extends the full length. Found one similar to this at the full length too.


Keep em coming y'all lol

 

[theick]

I like the front runner too. The prinsu is pretty nice also.
http://www.prinsudesignstudio.com/2010-2016-toyota-4runner

 

[Mando147]

I went with front runner full length slimline on my 2016 4runner.
I love the look and works great.

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[Steve]

There are several players, and not all offer full length. Your most oft listed options are Gobi and Baja, for steel, and FrontRunner, PrinSu, and K2 for aluminum. ARB makes both steel and aluminum, but I'm not sure if they are full length.

Here's my thread discussing the aluminum options. I ordered a PrinSu rack.

Roof Rack: First hand experiences with Prinsu, FrontRunner, or K9 Wanted

 

[Raul B]

I'm a big fan of the frontrunner racks as well

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[SCrunner]

There are several players, and not all offer full length. Your most oft listed options are Gobi and Baja, for steel, and FrontRunner, PrinSu, and K2 for aluminum. ARB makes both steel and aluminum, but I'm not sure if they are full length.

Here's my thread discussing the aluminum options. I ordered a PrinSu rack.

Roof Rack: First hand experiences with Prinsu, FrontRunner, or K9 Wanted

Thanks! Do you suggest steel or aluminum? What holds up better for all conditions and better for the long haul?

 

[Steve]

Thanks! Do you suggest steel or aluminum? What holds up better for all conditions and better for the long haul?

I have no personal experience with any yet. I've been using a Yakima LoadWarrior basket for about six years. It is steel, but I painted it with frame paint when newly assembled and again a couple of years ago.

I went with aluminum due to salt use on the roads here in Ohio, and PrinSu for the cost, low profile, and modularity. I'm waiting for it to arrive.

 

[SAC-CA-Runner]

Prinsu. Love the way it follows the body lines and doesn't look as boxy as the others. I have my CVT RTT on top of it along with a CVT awning and mounts for Rotopax fuel and water. I could add mounts to the back or other side if need be as there is still room.

 

[TheAdventureIndex]

+1 to Prinsu

 

[Cam_Cam_Tech]

If you can do aluminum it will keep the weight down and still hold some weight. Anything you out on top you will feel it on and Offroad,


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[kkauweloa]

I love love my Frontrunner slimline II full length rack. #adventure.overland

 

[Lassen]

I'm in the process of building my own rack, but to hold it, I opted for the FrontRunner slats for a pair of load bars and four FrontRunner foot sets. I am very impressed with the quality of the materials.


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[Teh_Viking]

The Prinsu is by far the best looking rack for yotas out there, at least that's my opinion. The price is reasonable considering he uses 80/20 aluminum for the crossbars and the raw material cost for that isn't cheap. You can attach all kinds of tie down points an other stuff to the 80/20 as well or add more bars or less when needed. I plan on making a similar low profile rack for my camper shell.

 

[RaggedViking]

Anything that bolts to the roof!!!!!
Those factory rails won't hold much more than 175lbs.

 

[Steve]

Those factory rails won't hold much more than 175lbs.

Not that it is recommended, but for what it is worth, I've had way more than 175 pounds on the OEM roof rails of both my 4Runner and my Subaru Outback without incident on two cross-country trips, including gravel and forest roads. Both were with the factory rails, but using Thule crossbars. I have had in excess of that on the Outback's OEM crossbars, but not near the load I've had on the Thule.

 

[shoredreamer]

I just purchased a Rhino Rack Pioneer Platform rack. Should be here Monday. Looking forward to it. Aluminum, modular rails, T track, main difference from the Front Runner is that the wide slats go front to back, not side to side. Seems to be lower profile as well. There's a ton of attachments available too

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