How to fit Roof rack

[Dark13one]

We bought late last year a 2010 Pajero, we found a OCAM flat rack we like but they apparently arnt suitable for our vechicle as we have never had roof rails up there so apparently the mounting wont work or some such .... on the roof there is 1 channel on each side with 3 clip/tabs on each side in the for mentioned channel ... is there some way we can mount a flat tray rack up there without using the factory roof rails

[tonee]

Try this video

https://youtu.be/EtAb9_AZt54

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[Dark13one]

Yep weve looked at that and contacted OCAM about buying one but have been told what they have wont suit us as weve never had the roof rails on the car

[craka]

What model is it I thought it was standard to have roof rails?

[Dark13one]

Not sure ... its the end off 2010 start 2011 ... auto diesel ... think posibly the base model ...

[Scrambler]

Dark13one, if there are no nuts to bolt into you will need to install some. My old SWB Gen 2 had some aftermarket bolts installed into the roof. It looks and feels a lot less secure than factory. I don't know the best system. Good luck!

[Dark13one]

Dark13one, if there are no nuts to bolt into you will need to install some. My old SWB Gen 2 had some aftermarket bolts installed into the roof. It looks and feels a lot less secure than factory. I don't know the best system. Good luck!

Thanks, i was afraid it was something like that ..... we just have 3 tabs in each channel under the black rubber strip that ive seen

[DanMelSA]

Sure is, ring someone like

https://roofracksa.com.au/product/roof-racks/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIlsqV7O7u6QIVBx4rCh2LEgKBEAAYAiAAEgLjuvD_BwE

they mount mounting rails and reseal those strips you are talking about...you will get the most secure and heaviest load rating.
Just dearer.

Mounts any of the popular platform styles rack

[Dark13one]

Thanks all .... now we have an idea what we need to do ....

[bgibo]

I had rhino rack tracks installed - works fine I carry a roof top tiny

[Jack Strat]

Fitting track system for Roof Platform

Firstly how did yo go with your install?

I was seeking a bit of advice regarding installation of a new roof platform for my 2010 NT Pajero.
When I bought the car it came with the clamp on roof bars and as many of you will know this is not going to cut it for any serious 4WD adventures.

I am looking at purchasing the Rhino Rack Pioneer series platform as has been discussed in previous posts, my vehicle doesn't come with the factory roof bars (just the gutter tracks are in place.)
Looking at the instructions to complete this process it does not sound straightforward, the roof lining has to be removed and drilling holes in the roof seems paved with danger?

I just spoke with the guys at ARB and they said go for the track system rather then the backbone.
Has anyone successfully home fitted the track system?

Any tips or tricks for success?

thanks in advance

[Dark13one]

Firstly how did yo go with your install?

I was seeking a bit of advice regarding installation of a new roof platform for my 2010 NT Pajero.
When I bought the car it came with the clamp on roof bars and as many of you will know this is not going to cut it for any serious 4WD adventures.

I am looking at purchasing the Rhino Rack Pioneer series platform as has been discussed in previous posts, my vehicle doesn't come with the factory roof bars (just the gutter tracks are in place.)
Looking at the instructions to complete this process it does not sound straightforward, the roof lining has to be removed and drilling holes in the roof seems paved with danger?

I just spoke with the guys at ARB and they said go for the track system rather then the backbone.
Has anyone successfully home fitted the track system?

Any tips or tricks for success?

thanks in advance

Hi Jack ..... not done anything atm .... the whole covid thing has put things on hold as we are looking at having to spend for us a decent chunk off coin to get something up there its all on hold ....