What roof cage we got?

[NAV2795]

hi boys,
After a roof cage in the near future just wondering what ones yous have! Saw one on ebay a while ago that looked great but cant remember the brand or anything! Be appreciated if you could post pics!

 

[LLadnar]

Don't have it yet but I'm getting a Rola vortex luggage tray. Look fairly cool and streamline

 

[NAV2795]

yeh they dont look bad, dont mind them actually. just cant wait to tie my spare down on there with the jack and shovel!!

 

[sparra04]

its a pain in the ass trying to get a good one for a d22 longtub
ntin fkin fits cause the arb bars on canopy are 1200 apart
sry for the hijack
end rant
good luck

 

[LLadnar]

The Vortex trays come in all different sizes from 1.5, 1.8 to 2mtr long. Think that was the sizes with out double checking

 

[NFURY8]

I run a rhino pioneer tray on my cab and 2 rhino aero bars on my canopy for the roof top tent

 

[group3j]

I've a Tracklander on my cab and overall I'm pretty pleased with it. Quick breakdown:

Pro's:

- Light: Easily handled by one person (though putting on the roof is a lot easier with two)
- Strong: Rated to 200Kg (not that I'd want 200Kg on my roof)
- Trackmount: For me a pro. I like the ability to pull the basket, leaving just the tracks (unlike the ARB one for example). I also like the ability to move it back and forth to suit the load and other things I'm carrying.
- Some handy accessories available for them (awning mounts, high-lift jack mounts, spot mounts, shovel holders, etc)

Con's:

- New they're pricey....I think $800 plus freight and any accessories.
- Being a trackmount, the roof needs drilling. I was really against this, but couldn't find anything else with the load rating at the time to suit my purpose.
- Like the majority of track mounts, they use rivets. I hate rivets....and will eventually replace them with button head cap screws. This is probably the one area the ARB cage is better.
- Some of the welds on mine are a bit like bird poo. They are, however in non-structural places.

Would I recommend one? Yes; if you can afford it and deal with a track mount.

 

[NAV2795]

Thanks for all that boys, i'll definetly look into all of them, the tracklander sounds interesting, got some investigating to do!

 

[OzAssAssin]

I have the Rola vortex luggage tray works a treat.

 

[NAV2795]

yeh the vortex are looking like a good unit, thanks all

 

[rescue]

Just remember the fine print of the Rola warranty, off road use voids the warranty and that's when their stuff breaks....

 

[NAV2795]

taught me something, i'll keep it in mind! cheers rescue. Looks like the cage might need to wait at the moment -.-