Let's talk roof racks.
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Chrismendoza10
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Would a front runner rtt fit on this platform or would you need the larger platform???
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The BAD Influence
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I have a couple questions about this rack: 1) Are there adapters available to mount for carrying kayaks or bikes? 2) If you take the top off, can you put the rack back on to carry a kayak? Thanks.
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jeepsickness
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Yowza, no idea. There are two sizes of Rhino rack that fit the Maximus 3 mounting brackets: 60x54" and 76x54". But to figure out if the RTT is compatible, you would need to do some research on how the tent mounts to the rack and then study the Rhino Pioneer platform accessory options and see if you can make something work. I haven't looked into that. Good luck though! If you figure it out, post it up here.
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jeepsickness
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(1) Yes there are kayak carrier options available. Search for "Rhino pioneer platform accessories" and you should find a link with the options.
(2) You can absolutely do this. The hardtop is just sandwiched between the bottom and top halves of the bracket. You can remove the rack and the hard top, leave the inner brackets installed, and then reinstall the roof rack on top of the inner brackets without the hard top. I think when you search for this rack, there are images out there showing this configuration.
Good luck!
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The BAD Influence
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HogBlock
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Haven't mounted it yet, but a super cheap alternative, a jeep XJ stock rack. Yes you have to drill into the top, and no you won't have it if the top is off, but they can be had at salvage yards super cheap ( bought mine off a guy parting his out for $25 bucks ) spent $14.50 on paint and silicone and about $8 on bolts and such. Once mounted, I found a rack off Craigslist for $50 that fits it and it will hold about 80lbs. Yes I understand, not a ton of weight, but for less than $150, I can at least put the tent and light crap up there and free up a ton of space in the rig. Pics to be coming soon as it's Ball season and with one in baseball and the other in softball, free time on the weekends does not exist in this dojo!!!
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chuck79
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I went with the Thule rain rail mounts. I just couldn't drill the top.
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