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Built for off-road use, this platform rack's large, flat surface accommodates loads of all shapes and sizes. 6 Roof rack legs install to the fixed mounting points on your vehicle's roof. Compatible with many Rhino-Rack accessories.
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Built for off-road use and tested in harsh Australian conditions, the Rhino-Rack Pioneer platform is a comprehensive solution for your cargo carrying needs. This platform's large, flat surface lets you carry more gear than a typical roof rack, freeing up space inside your vehicle. The Pioneer uses integrated channels in the planks, side rails, and frame to accommodate a wide variety of Rhino-Rack accessories, including awnings, light brackets, and more. The platform mounts directly to your vehicle's fixed mounting points using RLTP roof rack legs.
The Perfect Roof Rack for Any Outdoor Lifestyle
Whether you are overlanding, camping, or tailgating, the Pioneer platform's ample surface space lets you carry a large amount of cargo and gear. This helps free up space inside of your vehicle so you and your passengers can travel comfortably. The integrated channels located in the planks, side rails, and frame let you install channel-mount accessories, like an awning or kayak carrier, similar to a traditional roof rack. But, there are also several accessories that install exclusively to the Pioneer platform, such as the aluminum folding ladder and gas can holders. And because of the platform's design you can utilize many of these accessories at the same time.
Accessory bars (RR43138B - sold separately) can be added to accommodate clamp-mounted accessories that fit in the space between the platform's planks, such as bike carriers and cargo boxes. And because the bars have C-channels, you can use them to mount additional channel-mounted gear in the open space between the planks. By installing the accessory bars in the platform's integrated channels, you gain all the advantages of a traditional crossbar system, while maintaining the generous surface space of the platform.
Utilitarian Design with Rugged, Off-Road Look
The Pioneer platform was designed with utility in mind and features a rugged, off-road look. The low-profile tray was also designed to be aerodynamic to help reduce wind noise and drag.
Strong, Durable Construction
Strong, yet lightweight, the platform's frame is constructed of aluminum and includes reinforced nylon connectors. Since these materials are powder coated and non-corrosive, the platform won't rust or fade when exposed to the weather. Rhino-Rack has rigorously tested the Pioneer in the harsh Australian outback, ensuring it's built to withstand anything your adventures throw at it.
Custom Fit Installation
This Pioneer platform rack is custom fit for your vehicle and includes all the parts necessary to install it in the fixed mounting points on your vehicle's roof. The platform comes unassembled, so you will have to put it together before proceeding to the installation. After this is complete, simply remove the vehicle's mounting point covers and bolt the RLTP legs to the factory mounting points. Then, attach the spacer blocks to establish a level surface for the platform. The bars attached to the bottom of the platform connect to the legs and secure the Pioneer in place.
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Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars (11 Customer Reviews)
Built for off-road use, this platform rack's large, flat surface accommodates loads of all shapes and sizes. 6 Roof rack legs install to the fixed mounting points on your vehicle's roof. Compatible with many Rhino-Rack accessories.
It awesome it perfectly fit to my 2008 Lexus GX 470
Great and Fast Service!
My Rhino rack still looks like the day I installed it. Great product.
I chose an Aluminum Rack to minimize corrosion expecting that any steel hardware would be stainless steel. The hardware unfortunately is coated steel and, in my opinion will, over time start to rust. I am now looking at alternative manufacturers to determine whether anyone has a rack with stainless hardware.
Quality product, and the price on etrailer was good. But it was a bear to put together. This product comes with different kits for various installs and 3 sets of directions. Try juggling that. On top of that, after hours of trying to figure out where to install the risers/supports to fit my vehicle, and making a few calls to Rhino, we figured out that I had to drill holes in the unit to fit my vehicle... although it was supposed to fit according to the website. I'm happy with it now that it is installed, but won't be able to get that day back.
Let me start off by saying I am new to roof racks. I originally had crossbars and Yakima basket. Nothing wrong with tha set up, I just wanted something more low profile. I searched around and came across my current Rhino Pioneer platform. So far I like the way it looks and I like that it is very versitile. There are many add ons you can purchase, which is pretty awesome. I wanted this style rack for not only a low profile look but for the wide space functuality of having the entire roof of my jeep at my disposal. So far, I have strapped my snowboard bag ontop and hauled a few items from the hardware store. I recently purchased the side rails for added security to my luggage. I hope that down the line I will get an opportunity to purchase some add ons and use it's versitility a bit more.
While I believe it is a good platform, there are things I personally did not like.
1. Cost, with the towers that mount to the rails on my jeep, this platform was close to $800 on sale.
2. All accessories and or add on are pretty pricey themselves. You can easily spend an additional 1k on buying accessories for this rack.
3. Instructions were very poorly written. The pictures were badly illustrated in my opinion and they did not specify certain parts; which set of towers went in the front and which ones went in the back.
4. I did not like that while my rack was for my vehicle, I still had to drill extra holes so that the spaci g for the mounting towers were correct. Being the rack is universal, I do get it, but still.
5. Wind noise SUCKS! And the faring for this is pretty ugly.
Nonetheless the product is well built, versitile and looks great. You do get what you pay for... I hope. etrailer customer service was fantastic as I did call them a few times, Thank you! As of now, for the most part I am happy with this rack. Time will tell if the cost is worth the item.
Great product and was a huge upgrade for my Lexus GX 470. Now it doesn’t look like a grocery getter ??
Great roof rack, very sturdy and easy to assemble. I have it on my second truck. E-Trailer always supports their products with exceptional service.
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