Rhino vs Frontrunner vs Tradesman platform

[Poita]

Looking for a new rack for the NX. Need help choosing! Criteria :
Must be low profile to get into undercover carparks.
Must be light weight (aluminium).
Be far enough back from the front window to be able to mount a light bar without inducing glare on the windscreen.

Stuff to be carried / mounted on the rack (not all at once):
Gas bottle (occasionally)
Shovel
UHF antenna
MSA gear bag
Kids bikes
2nd spare wheel
Awning

What are people's thoughts for the better option? Had a rhino platform on the old car. It was good but the anodised finish was crap, it peeled off after 3 years.

[old Jack]

I have had a Frontrunner rack on the Challenger for 7 years, it's is fitted with 6 grab feet that directly clamp on to the factory rails, it has worn well but the very durable black epoxy coating has scratched off in a few places due to carrying alumium ladders.
It gets used at least once a month to carry stuff that will not fit or I do not want to put in the car.

I purchased it based on the following criteria;
1. Size availability for my needs (Rhino too big, especially in width)
2. Transverse slats (stronger and less deflection under load than longitudinal slats of Rhino)
3. Lowest profile when fitted.
4. Lightest weight for platform area.
5. Has a small lip (22mm) on all 4 sides so it assists with locating the load (Rhino is completely flat)
6. Has flat solid (not hollow) vertical front, side and rear edges so easier to attach UHF, antenna, shovel quick grabs and lights to.

The range has increased since I brought mine so I would go one size longer and replace the factory rails with the backbone system if I was to do it again. Factory rails have help up well but I do limit the load to 60 kg when touring.

OJ.

[Ian H]

I've got the Rhino SX tray on my NX, attached to the roof rails. No problem in car parks but it is tight in some.

[Poita]

Ended up with the Rhino backbone system. 20% of at Autobarn and a free Rhino Dome Awning. To good to pass.
I really liked the Frontrunner but was struggling to justify the extra cost for the amount I use it.