jalalski
Date Registered: 02-2004
Location: SUTHERLAND, SYDNEY
TOTAL POSTS: 29100
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Not for the T30 model, the fitting is identical.
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24/Jul/2013, 11:12 am
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maxgmoore
X-TRAIL LEGEND
Date Registered: 11-2012
Location: Broome
TOTAL POSTS: 547
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Re: Fitting extra (3rd) roof rack
digging up an old thread again guys sorry.
Has anyone put a 3rd roof rack on there exy T30? Im getting a roof top tent and will need to retain some roof space for a jerry or 2nd spare wheel. If I can get a 3rd rack fitted I would be able to get a steel tray that will run across all three racks that will fit the roof top tent and my other stuff. now before you start talking about weight the tent weights 50kg which will give me some wiggle room with a jerry can.
--- Cheers
maxgmoore X-2776 (c)
My Ride
2003 Series 1 T30 Ti
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26/Sep/2014, 9:26 pm
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jalalski
Date Registered: 02-2004
Location: SUTHERLAND, SYDNEY
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Max, if you refer to the photo posted by Ian on page 3 of this thread, you will see that it can be done but am not sure about using the 3rd rack to carry anything heavy.
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27/Sep/2014, 9:41 am
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Ian Ewin
X-TRAIL FANATIC
Date Registered: 03-2012
Location: Newcastle, NSW
TOTAL POSTS: 471
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Max, my plan with the full-length roof rack was to set the 3rd rack 5mm lower than the front 2, so that when the platform is spanning all 3; the rear is slightly counterbalanced by the front 2. Ensure that whatever weight is up there, that the majority is over the front and you should be fine. The easiest solution for a 3rd rack is to get a crossbar with "track-mount" feet, and (permanently) mount a small length of track onto the roof. All of this is achievable using Rhino products (no affiliation, I just did my research on their products as I already had Rhino HD bars and planned on using their "pioneer" platform one day).
--- Ian X-2305(c)
New: 2010 NT Pajero
Old: 2008 T31 Xtrail "The Monster"
The only one of her kind.. may she rest in peace :(
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27/Sep/2014, 9:24 pm
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maxgmoore
X-TRAIL LEGEND
Date Registered: 11-2012
Location: Broome
TOTAL POSTS: 547
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Re: Fitting extra (3rd) roof rack
hi guys yeah jalal i saw the photo but it was of a non members car wasn't it. wanted to speak with someone that had done it.
thanks ian, might look into it more. i have already cut into the front fender....why not the roof too
--- Cheers
maxgmoore X-2776 (c)
My Ride
2003 Series 1 T30 Ti
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28/Sep/2014, 10:21 pm
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jalalski
Date Registered: 02-2004
Location: SUTHERLAND, SYDNEY
TOTAL POSTS: 29100
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As I said before, you won't need to cut or pop rivet anything into the roof of your exy. Just take the roof lining off a little bit from the back section of your car and have a look at the 2 bolts that are and which can be used to mount the base of the 3rd rack.
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28/Sep/2014, 11:05 pm
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