Roof basket options

[Tails83 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Tails83]

Just thinking out loud if I should buy roof racks am d a basket so it's easily removed

Or buy a steel full length rack but because of the weight and size it's not really removable.

I need some sort of storage option when travelling with 5 kids as there is no boot with the rear seats down.

[r4ndll Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close r4ndll]

I have a medium basket that was left over from my previous car. I find them very versatile, but I do find the medium just a touch too small. I'm about to get the large mesh platform so we can take the oztent and some gear on a simpson trip. I do feel a bit safer with the edges of the basket to hold things in though. I just can't justify the $800 for a rhino platform.

http://www.rhinorack.com.au/products...orm-large_rpbl

If you've got the 120 with Rails you only get 80Kg roof load limit, without its 100kg. So if you're not wanting to replace the rails you get an extra 8-10kg with a basket vs platform

The other thing is the baskets/mesh platforms are not vehicle specific so you can take them to your next vehicle, unlike the steel platforms.

For a family of 5 wouldn't a trailer be a better option?

[MDS69 Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close MDS69]

I have the north South rails with Rhino HD cross bars and a Rhino large basket. I am going down the path of removing the North South rails and fitting the 3 HD bar combo direct to the roof and using the existing basket. This so I can take advantage of a stronger set up, 20kg extra weight limit and easier set up with better car park clearance.

[Tails83 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Tails83]

OK thanks, the rails have been removed from my car so I'm thinking the 3 HD racks with a basket so it's easily removed.

Thanks for the ideas.