Rhino roof racks longevity

Gruntfutock · Feb 11, 2021

Hi Folks
Bought my 3rd Landy today defender 90 county TD5 and found this Forum so straight in with a question if that's ok.
Looking at the Rhino roof rack with roller and it looks ok for my use, just a Kayak and a few bits so question is do they rust out at all as don't want any stains down the side,
your thoughts please.

doriz · Feb 11, 2021

Good question because at £390 for the 110 version it’s a bargain. Anyone got one?

resto_d1 · Feb 11, 2021

Indeed. I was looking at them but got a Masai at a good price second hand instead. It’s now off the car being de-rusted and painted

Gruntfutock · Feb 11, 2021

resto_d1 said:
Indeed. I was looking at them but got a Masai at a good price second hand instead. It’s now off the car being de-rusted and painted

Gruntfutock · Feb 11, 2021

would you recommend a Masai ?

resto_d1 · Feb 11, 2021

Gruntfutock said:
would you recommend a Masai ?

I’m not sure it comes with rollers which you’d want for kayak. It fits lovely and seems made well enough. It doesn’t really bother me that it has rusted up a bit. All surface and wire wheeled off. Will be getting corroless this weekend. I’d buy it again for sure. I got mine for a decent price but think they’re quite expensive new

resto_d1 · Feb 11, 2021

I like how it follows the roof lines nicely if you get me

Gruntfutock · Feb 11, 2021

Looks good
Have you got a ladder with that or do you manage ok without?

brianp38dse · Feb 11, 2021

Hello and welcome

robhtid · Feb 11, 2021

I have rhinos on both my vans. Powdercoated black and both rusty at the joints within 16months and now 3years in rusty stains down the sides of the van

resto_d1 · Feb 11, 2021

Gruntfutock said:
Looks good
Have you got a ladder with that or do you manage ok without?

no mate and I should really get one as I balance on the back or tire when using it. Only usually has fishing stuff on it so can lift it all overhead onto it then arrange once I’m stood on a wheel

Gruntfutock · Feb 11, 2021

That's what I don't want . Anyone recommend anything else at a sensible price.

resto_d1 · Feb 11, 2021

ARB, safety devices, front runner etc all more than I’d ever pay. Think mines 600 new. I’d go masai and just cover it with some lanoguard or similar and you’d be golden. Alternatively, look out on eBay for one of the above

Knappster · Feb 11, 2021

Hi and welcome!

I’ve got a Brownchurch galvanised roofrack on my 90 and it is rust-free. But it’s somewhat traditional looks aren’t to everyone’s taste, especially with a newer Defender.

Gruntfutock · Feb 12, 2021

Are the Brownchurch the high sided boxy looking ones?

Birdbrain · Feb 12, 2021

doriz said:
Good question because at £390 for the 110 version it’s a bargain. Anyone got one?

I’ve got one. Fitted 3 yrs ago & no issues. Gets driven across a beach in salty environment regularly

Gruntfutock · Feb 12, 2021

is that the Rhino or Brownchurch?

Knappster · Feb 12, 2021

Gruntfutock said:
Are the Brownchurch the high sided boxy looking ones?

Yes. My 90 is a 1989 so it looks right on it but you might not want one on a newer model.

Gruntfutock · Feb 13, 2021

Thanks for the info will give the Rhino a go and keep on top of the clamps.

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