Rhino Rack Pioneer Vs. Front Runner Slimline II

[sdnative]

Unfortunately the current model gutter mounts, which my 80 needs, are not height adjustable

You can get different height gutter mounts however. I used two pair 120mm center and rear and a pair of 130mm up front. It was level and hugged the roof pretty good. I could get slat to roof rib contact if I put all my weight on one slat. Note this arrangement will not work with the factory runners installed.

 

[miyagi]

Put my FRunner on today. Couldn't be happier with the fit, finish and looks.

Bought several different accessories, and they all bolted right on no sweat. Modular functionality with the rail/bolt system is awesome.

Rack was a little pricey, which is why it took me so long to pull the trigger, but now I see why it costs a little more. Great product.

Sent from my Note 4 using IH8MUD, and hopefully approved by the NSA.

ntsaint, like you I've not pulled the trigger due to price, but think I will do so soon. Can you securely lock your toys to the Slimline? Thanks!

 

[JohnnyUtah]

Pics of my rack and accessories

Any questions feel free to ask

I gotta question but its not about the rack....What wheels are those and are they 16" or 18"?

 

[redman333]

Has anyone gotten the front runner slimline 2 yet for the 100 series. Was originally going to go with gamiviti rack but the number of accessories on the front runner really intrigues me. Based on the website I like the looks of the slimline 2 but haven't really seen anyone with one yet.

 

[Joseph H]

I just ordered the slimline II. Will post pics after the install.

 

[Joseph H]

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[Alex Day]

Looks like Lab Rak has gone out of business. Really liked what I was able to find online about them. I am wanting a rack with T-Slot aluminum that sits flush with the frame. It looks like the Front Runner has a frame that sits higher than the cross bars. Anyone aware of a system that the cross bars are flush with the frame of the rack?

 

[SlowBuild]

Looks like Lab Rak has gone out of business. Really liked what I was able to find online about them. I am wanting a rack with T-Slot aluminum that sits flush with the frame. It looks like the Front Runner has a frame that sits higher than the cross bars. Anyone aware of a system that the cross bars are flush with the frame of the rack?

Dissent offroad modular aluminum roof rack.

 

[Alex Day]

Thanks for the link SlowBuild! That looks awesome. They aren't making it for the 200 series yet. May reach out to see when they will be offering for the 200.

 

[SlowBuild]

This is the 100 tech forum, try posting in the 200 room, someone might have more suggestions. Good luck!

 

[hoser]

Looks like Lab Rak has gone out of business. Really liked what I was able to find online about them. I am wanting a rack with T-Slot aluminum that sits flush with the frame. It looks like the Front Runner has a frame that sits higher than the cross bars. Anyone aware of a system that the cross bars are flush with the frame of the rack?

Look into Eezi-Awn K9, Hannibal or Rhino Racks.

 

[TnTnola]

I’m in the market for a roof rack. Does anyone have the height measurements for the FrontRunner Slimeline II? Looking to see if it clears my garage door.

 

[LXforever]

So I was sold on the pioneer rack, in black. Called slee last Thursday and they had one in stock. For whatever reason decided to hold off, just wasn't sold on the rack. Only to come across the Slimline. websites are enclosed:

Pioneer: http://www.rhinorack.com/AccSubCate...Page_1_Accessory_Pioneer-Platform_478_65.aspx
Price: Approximately $1100 shipped to me.

Slimline: http://www.frontrunneroutfitters.co...NE-II-FULL-RACK-LAND-CRUISER-100-KIT-p76.html
Price: Approximately $1289 shipped to me.

I priced our a custom build and it's $600 in material and powder coat and 40 hours of my time so that's a no go for now.

So the Slimline looks better (IMO) and I think has better built quality. It is more expensive by $200 or so, but the accessories are cheaper, sometime by quite a bit (sunseeker cover, jerry can holder and tie downs are around a 1/3 off the rhino rack stuff). I still have to see if the Slimline will fit into all the garages I usually travel to. Lastly, I know I can add a tent to the slimline but not sure on the pioneer. Any thought and experiences on either of the racks?

Lastly, one convincing video from Front Runner;

 

[LXforever]

The components on the slim lines keep getting better and better. 3 years on mine and it still looks new. Hard to beat the quality regardless of price.

 

[turbotechnique]

I picked up the front runner earlier in the week and I got it installed this morning.

It did take me some time to finish the Assembling the rack, around 6 hours total. However, the rack is built Exceptionally well and I could not be happier with the product.

What are the dimensions of this rack? The current website only shows 77" available which is too short. . Thanks

 

[1meancruiser]

What are the dimensions of this rack? The current website only shows 77" available which is too short. . Thanks

i believe mine is 84"x 54"...going off memory!