Rhino-Rack Pioneer Platform Rack for Raised Side Rails - 59" Long x 54" Wide
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2018 GMC Acadia
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When you’ve got bulky gear that won’t sit right on narrow crossbars, a wide, solid surface makes all the difference. The Rhino-Rack Pioneer Platform gives you a 59" long x 54" wide x 1-3/4" tall base to stack and strap down whatever your trip calls for. The flat layout handles everything from coolers and camping bins to tents and recovery boards without awkward angles or shifting loads.
Trips are easier when your rack works with the gear you already own. This platform has integrated channels in the planks and frame that fit a range of Rhino-Rack accessories like awnings, light brackets, shovel holders, spare tire carriers, and more. You can also add accessory bars (RR33AP - sold separately) to mount kayak carriers, cargo boxes, or other roof rack gear. The channels give you flexible tie-down points so your setup fits exactly how you want it.
Off-road conditions can shake loose anything that’s not built tough. The aluminum frame on this platform is powder coated and reinforced with nylon connectors for durability and scuff resistance. It’s designed for off-road use and tested for Australian conditions, so it holds steady over washboard roads, sand tracks, and long highway runs alike.
No one enjoys the constant hum of wind at highway speeds. The platform’s low-profile shape helps reduce wind noise and drag, while the detachable wind fairing smooths airflow across the front edge. It keeps the ride quieter and more efficient whether you’re hauling gear or driving with an empty rack.
Installing a sturdy platform shouldn’t mean a weekend in the garage. The included SX legs clamp to raised side rails for a custom fit, and the torque tool set helps get everything tightened just right. Once it’s on, you can route wiring internally through the perimeter for clean accessory installs or remove the fairing for quick access where needed—all without extra hassle.
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Ratings & Reviews
Kinda expensive for what you get.
Very easy to assemble and install on existing roof rails.
Great product. Real satisfied with my purchase. Fast shipping and excellent customer service.
Product is solid, the instructions are pretty hard to figure out and Rhino Rack does not offer clear instructions for this specific model on their webpage. Over all etrailer was great to work with the only reason I wouldn’t give 5 stars is lack of clear instructions by platform model.
Looks great especially with the full rails. However there are 2 little things that it was lacking; when you try to log into site to find measurements for the cross bars it is a pain and took longer than the build to find. I would recommend etrailer include the fitting specs with package or at least email a pdf of it. 2nd item- the package came with hole plugs but no instructions what or how they fit into this. I later found out as I installed this that I had to drill 4 holes to accommodate the tool to tighten the sx legs. Over all great product
This Rack fits perfectly on my 2022 Altas; I didn't have to change the rails or add anything extra.
Drove it back and forth from North to South CA with no issues, you will notice some extra noise and some drag even if you are traveling with no luggage, but that's expected.
Overall I'm very pleased with this rack; solid and sturdy and with a very rugged look. Given the weight, it might need some effort to take it off, but nothing too complicated; even one person could do it carefully.
Does not fit the Bronco Sport with a moonroof. Followed their terrible instructions to a T and spoke to Rhino Rack Customer support 3 seperate times before getting accurate underbar measurements that they fail to list on their website. One guy said "raise the factory siderails." Lmao
The roof rack is great and very useful. The assembly is simple but it was difficult to figure out because the instructions were useless. Mounting on my vehicle was difficult. It was a situation of needing to tighten it once it was in place but not having enough access to the face of the bolt to get a tool on it. Now that it’s up, it’s looking good and because it’s not that easy to fasten it back on, it’s going to stay up there.
The instructions on etrailer were way better than the ones that came from rhino. The rack is awesome seems to be well built I would highly recommend it to anybody looking at doing any over-landing or tent roof camping
Very nice rack. It holds well and not too noisy when on the highway. I did drill a couple holes in the rack to hold my roof top tent down. Also like how many accessories are available for the Pioneer Platform Rack.
Loving my new Ford Bronco Sport Badlands model and the Pioneer Platform rack! With the Bronco Sport being so new, locating quality accessories was a bit of a challenge. I was excited to see Rhino Rack had the Pioneer Platform rack system I was looking for to start my build! Vicki at etrailer was super helpful in finding the parts, as listed on the Rhino Rack website, to make up the system. The etrailer site had not been updated to include the compatibility with the Pioneer System yet for the Bronco Sport. The parts were actually in stock and ready to ship! I’m giving the Rhino Rack Pioneer Platform 5 stars for ease of assembly and product quality. Assembly and install took about 3 hours, with several fore/aft adjustment to allow for complete operation and clearance for the Bronco Sports moonroof. This rack is the foundation for the complete “overland” conversion to come!
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