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Ever find yourself struggling to fit all your gear for a camping or overlanding adventure? The Rhino-Rack Pioneer Platform Rack offers a large and flat surface ideal for carrying diverse loads that traditional crossbars and roof baskets can't handle. Whether you're packing outdoor gear for road trips or tailgating, this platform accommodates all shapes and sizes, allowing you to optimize the roof space of your vehicle.
Does your outdoor lifestyle demand flexibility and adaptability with accessories? The integrated channels in the planks, side rails, and frame of the Pioneer Platform allow you to easily attach an array of Rhino-Rack accessories such as awnings, light brackets, and even shovel holders. These channels are designed to seamlessly fit channel-mount accessories, ensuring you can carry all the essentials with ease.
Are you in need of versatile attachment options for your gear? The Pioneer Platform provides compatibility for both channel mount and clamp-on accessories like cargo boxes, cargo baskets, kayaks, and bikes. This dual compatibility means you can mix and match based on your preference and never be limited in your gear transporting setup.
Worried about wind noise and drag affecting your drive? The low-profile, aerodynamic design of the Pioneer Platform reduces wind resistance, ensuring a quieter ride. This design consideration is a game-changer for those long road trips where vehicle efficiency and comfort are key.
Looking for potential future enhancements without replacing your whole rack? The Pioneer Platform’s design includes channels in the front and rear extrusions, increasing its modular capabilities. You can easily upgrade your setup with additional accessories such as the aluminum folding ladder and gas can holders, all without compromising the platform's primary utility.
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Ratings & Reviews
Rhino rack pioneer platform JA8200 for Land Cruiser 80 Series. Awesome product, aluminum high build quality, low profile and round edge design that matches well with 80 Series's curvy line. I decided on this rack for #1 functional reason, "fitting into my garage" after my rig's been lift and upsized tires. #2 reason is aesthetics fitting the LC80. ARB was too high on profile, other one piece design was too bulky for shipping. Great product. The only minor issue I had was the 80 Series has a bit curvature (~1/4") on rain gutter, with highest point at the middle area. This requires a bit adjusting/playing with foot positioning and use of shimming. eTrailer customer service was great, with Bryan sent me the missing part once notified. Great place to buy with free shipping.
Outstanding customer service
I will update this accordingly once issues are corrected. Received my Pioneer Platform Rack for my e350 Quigley Van. The box was highly damaged and taped prior to delivery. I unboxed and layed out everything. Missing the entire hardware box- no bolts, nuts, tool, corner pieces, nothing. Contacted E Trailer immediately and was told they would be sending out a complete set of hardware. Shipping on my rack was extremely fast, which is always appreciated. I am hoping that the parts box arrives as quickly so I can get this assembled and update my rating.
Vinnie
6/4/2023
Updated to 5 Stars!!!! etrailer shipped the missing parts in two days, rack is perfect!!! As always a huge thank you to etrailer for the best customer service and support.
Great customer service
Exactly as advertised! I love this rack. I have it on the top of my 2014 E350. No
Daniel
1/11/2024
I still love this rack! It is huge and houses my solar panels, I can walk on it, there is plenty more space and I have no complaints. I keep it parked about 100ft from the ocean and nothing on it is rusting at all. So thats great! If I was going to change anything at all, it would be if there was a way to really really lock it in place instead of just squeezing onto the rain gutters. Once or twice, Ive had to tighten the clamps after slipping off a little bit. If youre comfortable with modifying it at all, you could add a couple of set screws through it and into the gutter, but the manufacturer definitely would not recommend that haha. The good news is that there are many clamps, so its not a real issue. Just something to occasionally inspect. I still give it 5 stars!
I called etrailer to verify fitment on my 2013 Ford E-350 XL. Everything arrived sooner than quoted, and instructions were clear. It took me approximately 6 hours to assemble by myself. I had 3 buddies over to put it on the van because it is ~100lbs and 100”x62”. We put towels on top of the van and slowly slid the fully assembled rack on top of the van. It took a while to level everything (30 mins?), but overall went on well and looks great.
The instructions didn’t clarify where the C-channel bars are supposed to be spaced to, but I used basic math skills and spaced each C-channel evenly spaced. It feels very strong. I believe it was 33mm on center for each C-Channel.
Looking forward to camping in a few weeks!
Chris
5/10/2023
I really like this rack and all of the accessories. Currently I have a Thule storage box on the top and several attachment points. I found that I can get to everything with a three step ladder 6’2 so YMMV. Easy to attach kayaks, totes, and misbehaving children.
Chris
5/10/2023
Well, after having a year, I still love it. The color has held up perfectly and still looks brand new. Excellent accessory options. It is pretty high up, so I use a 3-step stool to tie down stuff when needed. Work great for wood, kayaks, surfboards, and disobeying kids.
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Vinnie
5/26/2023
5 STARS!!!!!!!! Received my missing parts box within the week, assembled with help of friend, all is perfect!!!!! Great job etrailer!