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Built for off-road use, this platform rack's large, flat surface accommodates loads of all shapes and sizes. Included Backbone mounting system provides a strong, stable mounting surface for platform. Compatible with many Rhino-Rack accessories.
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Built for off-road use and tested in harsh Australian conditions, the Rhino-Rack Pioneer platform is a comprehensive solution for your cargo carrying needs. This platform's large, flat surface lets you carry more gear than a typical roof rack, freeing up space inside your vehicle. The Pioneer uses integrated channels in the planks, side rails, and frame to accommodate a wide variety of Rhino-Rack accessories, including awnings, light brackets, and more. The platform mounts directly to your vehicle's fixed mounting points using Backbone system.
The Perfect Roof Rack for Any Outdoor Lifestyle
Whether you are overlanding, camping, or tailgating, the Pioneer platform's ample surface space lets you carry a large amount of cargo and gear. This helps free up space inside of your vehicle so you and your passengers can travel comfortably. The integrated channels located in the planks, side rails, and frame let you install channel-mount accessories, like an awning or kayak carrier, similar to a traditional roof rack. But, there are also several accessories that install exclusively to the Pioneer platform, such as the aluminum folding ladder and gas can holders. And because of the platform's design you can utilize many of these accessories at the same time.
Accessory bars (RR43137B - sold separately) can be added to accommodate clamp-mounted accessories that fit in the space between the platform's planks, such as bike carriers and cargo boxes. And because the bars have C-channels, you can use them to mount additional channel-mounted gear in the open space between the planks. By installing the accessory bars in the platform's integrated channels, you gain all the advantages of a traditional crossbar system, while maintaining the generous surface space of the platform.
Utilitarian Design with Rugged, Off-Road Look
The Pioneer platform was designed with utility in mind and features a rugged, off-road look. The low-profile tray was also designed to be aerodynamic to help reduce wind noise and drag.
Strong, Durable Construction
Strong, yet lightweight, the platform's frame is constructed of aluminum and includes reinforced nylon connectors. Since these materials are powder coated and non-corrosive, the platform won't rust or fade when exposed to the weather. Rhino-Rack has rigorously tested the Pioneer in the harsh Australian outback, ensuring it's built to withstand anything your adventures throw at it.
Custom Fit Installation
This Pioneer platform rack is custom fit for your vehicle and includes all the parts necessary to install it in the fixed mounting points on your vehicle's roof. The platform comes unassembled, so you will have to put it together before proceeding to the installation. After this is complete, simply remove the vehicle's mounting point covers and bolt the Backbone to the factory mounting points. The bars attached to the bottom of the platform connect to the Backbone and secure the Pioneer in place.
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Excellent product. Great quality, design and look ! Very happy with my purchase.
Perfect. So many accessories and applications. Can customize things to fit. I think its the best choice. etrailer was amazing when I had some issues with shipping to Canada. Will purchase from etrailer again for sure!
One year review. The Pioneer Platform Rack with Backbone shows no sign of aging, deterioration, or other. Two shovels, High Lift jack and four Maxtrax permanently. The mounting accessories are rock solid. No roof leaks, gaskets working well. Great product.
Top notch customer service from Danielle! Package arrived on time, complete, and damage free! Assembly/installation time was about 4 hours. Extremely happy.
The rack is very sturdy and easy to install,however the wind noise is loud. Hopefully adding the wind fairing will solve this issue
A+ in my grade book. Product arrived unscathed and as described. Shipping was expedient. Many thanks.
Product arrived quickly and was in perfect condition. Thank you etrailer for having this available when so many others don't and the excellent customer service to back it up!
Thank you for the order. First time buyer at etrailer. Process was quick, customer support messaging was very informative along the way.
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1. Definitely need to read the manual which was included in the packages and provided electronically by etrailer.
2. If you follow the manual, should be no problems, but pay attention to detail.
3. Budget 3 hours total duration at a casual install pace.
Got this rack for my 4Runner because I knew I was going to be hauling stuff around heavier than the stock rack could handle. The Rhino rack was really easy to install and has paid for itself a number of times already. And it looks great.
Quality built to tight tolerances. Easy to follow instructions with plenty of on-line videos to help with the installation. Don't hesitate to buy this better designed / better built / better looking roof rack.
The rack is top notch and sturdy. Perhaps just as important the customer service from etrailer is excellent. They answered all my questions and were very helpful.
I almost never write reviews. However, I will make an exception this time. This is my third order with etrailer.com. The previous two were straight forward. This one was not. I was ordering a roof rack for my 200 series Land Cruiser. There were several concerns I had with it. Emily went to the manufacturer to sort out areas I was concerned about. She called me back within 30 minutes with accurate information. I would not have spent the $1,400 on the rack with out the specifics. It was nice not having to do all the research on my own, and getting significant help was a gift. Much appreciated! Hence the review.
Tough, easy to install, excellent platform for all my things (cargo box, two bikes for now) and flexibility for the future. Next up, KC Highlights mounted on the front. Well worth the money for fit and finish.
The rhino rack pioneer setup with the backbone mount is a fantastic roof rack system.
Ordering super easy, shipping was very fast (doesn't happen so much during covid).
Wish you would sell the wider so that rack fit over sides of vehicle better.
Make certain to measure where the crossbars mount to the vehicle in millimeters. Being off by 1/8 inch on front bar means the back wont align at all. Other than that the instructions were perfect. There weren't any pictures nor much in the manuals about this alignment step (only the on line you tubes briefly touched on it).
I would buy one more long piece & 2 wider end pieces so that the entire rack fit OVER the sides of SUV, but could not get anyone to sell me that option.
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