Hello,
We have an LR4 with the alpine roof and factory tracks but no rails, We're planning to purchase a rack and a hard shell roof top tent. After going to the Overland Expo, we really liked the Rhino Rack Pioneer platform with the Backbone system. But, the weight capacity is downrated to 165 lbs with the alpine roof. In looking at other manufacturers (Eezi Awn K9, Front Runner, Baja, Prospeed, etc), I don't see any mention of the alpine option as an issue. Maybe the Rhino Rack is just the wrong one for us but the downrated weight makes me wonder if other racks will be an issue.
I've looked through past roof rack threads and cannot see anything about issues with the alpine roof.
Is the alpine option really an issue in regards to weight capacity?
Also, the owners manual states the roof capacity is 165 . I've seen many LR3/4s out in the world with RTT. Do people just ignore the limits?
Anyone out there have a hardshell RTT on an LR3/4 with the alpine option? Would love to get thoughts and opinions.
Thanks!
We have an LR4 with the alpine roof and factory tracks but no rails, We're planning to purchase a rack and a hard shell roof top tent. After going to the Overland Expo, we really liked the Rhino Rack Pioneer platform with the Backbone system. But, the weight capacity is downrated to 165 lbs with the alpine roof. In looking at other manufacturers (Eezi Awn K9, Front Runner, Baja, Prospeed, etc), I don't see any mention of the alpine option as an issue. Maybe the Rhino Rack is just the wrong one for us but the downrated weight makes me wonder if other racks will be an issue.
I've looked through past roof rack threads and cannot see anything about issues with the alpine roof.
Is the alpine option really an issue in regards to weight capacity?
Also, the owners manual states the roof capacity is 165 . I've seen many LR3/4s out in the world with RTT. Do people just ignore the limits?
Anyone out there have a hardshell RTT on an LR3/4 with the alpine option? Would love to get thoughts and opinions.
Thanks!