Roof rack system for 2021 LX570? (LockNLoad platform vs MegaWarrior ?)

[AnyMal]

Ive been looking at Thule and we like that its a Swedish company.
They provide all the specs, info diagrams and install instructions as well which is a compelling factor for me to give them my business.

Its also the only one rated for 220 lbs vs the 165 everyone else claims.


Also why is this $3,500 ?

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[grinchy]

Your links are broken, there seems to be some session info stored (everything including and after the ?) that keeps it from loading.

Didn’t intend to have links. They’re actually broken on the Thule site too.
Meant to paste the part numbers

 

[grinchy]

Its also the only one rated for 220 lbs vs the 165 everyone else claims.

I think the one I looked at was 165lb. I didn’t spend much time there, I tend to like their stuff a tiny bit more than Yakima. No particular reason.

 

[AnyMal]

As far as the aero options from rhino and yakima both 165 this one states:

There are tougher bars, but they are not the slim wing shaped type.

 

[grinchy]

Rhino rack told me they had no fit options for the 2018+ lx with integrated rail. Maybe I put it in wrong.

 

[sdnative]

Roof Rack Load Limits : On-Road vs Off-Road

I'll start this thread with a video that got me thinking about roof load limits. All I have ever seen or looked at are static vs dynamic limits, but it seems the dynamic limits should be broken out into two separate numbers: On-Road vs Off-Road. Take a look at the whiteboard portion of this...

forum.ih8mud.com

 

[AnyMal]

Rhino rack told me they had no fit options for the 2018+ lx with integrated rail. Maybe I put it in wrong.

Yeah they do apparently :

#SX067 - Vortex SX Leg (x4) |

The SX roof rack system is designed specifically for use with roofs that feature rails. Easy to install and remove, it comes with security hardware to protect your racks against theft.

www.rhinorack.com

Thule builder links are broken too:

Must-Have Roof Rack Accessories for Outdoor Enthusiasts | Thule | United States

Browse the range of roof rack accessories and t-slot accessories from Thule, for reliable and secure transport of your outdoor gear.

www.thule.com

 

[lx570gogogo]

Thank you everyone for the inputs. My use case is similar @Itsky and @pvchaitanya . I rarely go off-road, but a lot of camping trips and beach trips with my 3 years old and my wife. I need to carry camping gears and beach gears. Sounds like the cross bars + basket works better for me. Going to order Yakima's Ridge tower + HD bars, and MegaWarrior, and get a roof box when my kid starts playing with snow.

 

[Itsky]

Thank you everyone for the inputs. My use case is similar @Itsky and @pvchaitanya . I rarely go off-road, but a lot of camping trips and beach trips with my 3 years old and my wife. I need to carry camping gears and beach gears. Sounds like the cross bars + basket works better for me. Going to order Yakima's Ridge tower + HD bars, and MegaWarrior, and get a roof box when my kid starts playing with snow.

The stock crossbars and rack on my LC make for a fairly bomber base for the megawarrior. I’d try that first before buying the aftermarket rails and footpack.

 

[sdnative]

Thank you everyone for the inputs. My use case is similar @Itsky and @pvchaitanya . I rarely go off-road, but a lot of camping trips and beach trips with my 3 years old and my wife. I need to carry camping gears and beach gears. Sounds like the cross bars + basket works better for me. Going to order Yakima's Ridge tower + HD bars, and MegaWarrior, and get a roof box when my kid starts playing with snow.

Check Craigslist for the more mainstream Yakima and Thule stuff. Baskets, bars, cargo boxes, etc.

 

[lx200inAR]

The stock crossbars and rack on my LC make for a fairly bomber base for the megawarrior. I’d try that first before buying the aftermarket rails and footpack.

He has a 2016+ LX, so he doesn’t have the LC rack. It’s a different system with flush rails and no cross bars.

 

[EverywhereBear]

I have a Yakima Skinny Warrior and an older Yakima SpaceBooster box that I mount side by side on OEM bars. I like this combo as it allows me to use the box to keep things clean and dry, and the basket for things like gas cans and firewood. I had to modify one of the OEM bars by removing one of the little screws that fall into the holes on the roof rack so I could mount the bar further back. I also, only mount things on the roof when camping. I can put on or take off the entire setup - cross bars, basket and box in under 20 mins.

BTW, I had the Yakima Skinny Warrior mounted to the OEM cross bars on my 08 LX. We drove the Demeter Highway with a 20L gas can in the basket and it was rock solid.

 

[pvchaitanya]

So, I am going to look at buying a used megawarrior tomorrow.
I have the lexus cross bars, does anyone know if it fits or otherwise?

 

[nimitz]

What did everyone end up doing? I’m running rhino rack bars and platform but am concerned it won’t be able to keep a rtt on the roof in the desert on an upcoming trip.

 

[cslbill]

How is the wind noise with the Rhino rack set? I m looking at installing the same thing on my 2017. I have a Prinsu on my 2011, but did not want to drop the headliner on the 2017.

 

[nimitz]

How is the wind noise with the Rhino rack set? I m looking at installing the same thing on my 2017. I have a Prinsu on my 2011, but did not want to drop the headliner on the 2017.

Not too bad but you can hear it. As you bolt more crap to it, expect it to get louder too

 

[cslbill]

Not too bad but you can hear it. As you bolt more crap to it, expect it to get louder too

Thanks appreciate it