Jeep Roof Rack Installation and Review - Rhino Rack Backbone
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 3. 11. 2017
- In this video I share with you how to install the Rhino Rack Backbone system with the Pioneer Platform on my Jeep Wrangler JKU. I also talk to you about some of the specifications of this rack and there reason I chose this rack over other.
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Iâm really happy with how this install went, there are a lot of pieces to put together, but it was all easy enough.
Dimensions
âą 72 x 56
âą Platform is 1 Âœâ thick
âą Total height from the centerline of the roof is: 3 1/4"
âą Total system weight about approx. 60lbs
âą Weight capacity 256lbs dynamic and 800lbs static pound rating
Why I bought it
- No exoskeleton
- Allows me to take the hardtop on and off easily
- Clean design
- Low profile
- Load rating
- Lots of accessories, for mounting lights, a roller to help with loading in the rear, maxtrax, high lift jack, bike carriers, etcâŠ..
- Roof top tent!
Very low wind noise and no issue with my satellite radio so far.
If you have any other question about this rack, put them in the comments and Iâll try to get them answered.
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You sir have cost me thousands of dollars with your videos. I keep buying things. Expect a cease and desist letter from my wife. All kidding aside, great content as always Brad. Ordered the rack yesterday and will have it installed by the shop as I do not have the moral fiber to drill into the roof. Kudos to you and your hands on approach. Definitely considering supporting you through patreon and would love to join you on a trip someday (I'm less than 2 hours north of san diego). All the best!
Great video Brad. I sure miss videos like these from you. 4 years later it made my life a whole lot easier. Thanks
This rack was delivered today....thanks for the video. It was most helpful. Cant wait to install mine later this week.
I love the customization of your Jeep. I knw what I wanted, but after seeing this Jeep I got the KC HiLites light bar that you have and next on my list is the Rhino Rack. I love the low profile, clean lines, and versatility of this rack. Thanks for sharing.
Watching your video on this roof rack convinced me to buy it. It showed up today! I'm looking forward to installing it this weekend. I really enjoy all the quality videos you produce, especially because your build is almost exactly what I want mine (2016 JKU Rubicon) to end up like. Your videos have already helped considerably. Keep it up please!
Congrats on the new rack and good luck with your install. It's pretty easy, just take your time and measure twice!
I'm putting on my Rhino Rack on as we speak. Thanks for such great content you made this way easier!
Wow! How was it? Happy with the results? I am still on the fence.
Hey Brad, Just re-watching this video before we put a roof rack on the 2016 Jeep we have. Thanks for making all these great videos.
Thanks for posting Brad, very informative as usual. Looks great. That rack is on my wish list.
You are welcome! I'm very happy with how it looks.
Great video! Just used your arb install video and everything went smooth, cant wait to order my rack and use this video to help guide my install!
So great to hear the videos are helpful for you, thank you!
You have the best videos Brad. Great presentation style.
Thanks Master Chief. I was on the fence when it came to buying this rack. New Sub, look forward to new content!
My stealth rack from Gobi is getting delivered Tuesday I'm so dang excited. Finally can free up space I need so much in the inside of the jeep.
I enjoy watching you build up your jeep. Inspired me to work on mine again when I have spare funds. Take care!
BlackRifle Survival thatâs always the trick right? When we have spare funds. Lately that is fewer and fewer. Haha
Red Rock Crawlers I have a checklist that seems endless for mods. Haha. Good stuff!
Great video Brad, i have the exact same rack on my JK. Installed it about 2 years ago i can attest to the gut feeling you get before you drill into your top. I have a Tepui rooftop tent on my rack and a Fox-wing awning. Keep up the great videos.
Cheers, Wes.
Nice to know I wasn't the only one nervous about drilling! Thank you!
I have the exact same rack installed on my 2013 JKUR, and I love it. I can't wait to put a rooftop tent on it. Like you said, it is very clean looking, and the accessory options are plenty. I currently have the bracket for the Maxtraxx and ski rack installed. The interior padding is a nice touch too!
Hi George, Wanted to know if you still have this rack and how it's holding up. Thinking of installing on my 2017 JK. Thanks!
@@bebacklater526 Hi, it is still holding strong. I decided not to put a rooftop tent, though. But, it is one of the best upgrades I did on my Jeep.
Super super clean, i like it a lot!
Love your vids they are very helpful
awesome awesome rack my man! i just might consider installing this on my JK. thanks for the great video!
I think it's a great investment if you are looking for a solid rack.
Really great video awesome review and install have been watching your channel for a long time now and really like the look of this rack better very low profile and clean like you said. great job Brad. Look forward to the next one
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Gary Moore what up
Looks great, love you videos very helpful thanks man
Glad it was helpful, thank you!
Love it! Shutout from Australia!
I must say that a is one good looking rack, I am a long ways off from needing the roof rack, but That looks sweet. It looks like you are still able to pull it into the garage and that a huge perk to me. I would not want to add something that would not permit me to park y jeep in the garage.
Thanks again my friend for sharing another great video and part for the jeep. Keep up the great work and have a blessed week.
Dale
Hi Brad, your videos are inspiring. My local auto shop has a 20% off fathers day special on, l picked up a rhino rack pioneer platform system & will be fitting it this weekend. I got a bit of a surprise picking it up as the pioneer platform is preassembled which means it doesnt fit in the back. Looks like for the Australian market they assemble them. So I'll be going back with a ute or trailer to collect it.
Keep up the great video's.
Very nice install vid. Love the look of that rack. I only use my hard top during the winter months so Iâll probably go more toward the Gobi rack but this is a great option for a full time hardtop!
Ya, I think if you run a lot without your hardtop and need the storage, the Gobi is a good option.
Great addition. Looking forward to the rooftop tent!
Thanks! I was hoping the tent was going to arrive this weekend, but looks like I have to wait a couple more days.... really excited to not sleep on the ground!
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Looks Awesome!!
Nice. Next year I am going to hit the mods for my Rubi. I am most likely going to go with the KMS Safari Lo-Pro roof system. Has the front hoop, but mounts to the roll bar in the rear. But have to look into this one too.
Cheers for the video. These look to be a great bit of gear! Going to get one for my Isuzu Dmax.
I've had it for over a wheel now and sust got the tent mounted on the rack last night and I'm very happy with the quality.
Thank you for the video, I just wish I would have had it a week earlier. Your video is a lot better than the ones provided by Rhino-Rack. The only advice I would suggest is to measure the leg distance before trying to mount the entire unit. Thank you for all of your videos and for not being so over the top with the size of your lift kit, tires etc.
Thank you! I agree, I did fumble around with the feet for a bit until I got them lined up and a pre-measurement is a great suggestion.
Great video. Thanks for sharing.
So jealous of your setup. During my time of overlanding, Iâve had to accept I wonât have a nice, modified rig like yours for a long time. I need to just get out there and do it.
I am a little worried as my truck as 215k miles.. but whatever. Gotta live.
You don't have to spend a lot of money to get out and explore and enjoy be the back roads, just make sure that truck is in good working order.
Awesome video Brad!! Looking forward to seeing that Badass jeep up close and hitting some trails with you and ovrlndx when we visit the west coast!đđđ„
Just let us know when!
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Looks grate . Man. Keep up the good work.
Thank you!
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Looks great
Looks awesome Brad!
Thank you!
Brad, have the same rack on my 2014 Jeep JK. Like the low profile, no additional wind noise I can detect. Have used it on multiple off-road trips and have been able to adapt other manufactures accessories (Eezi-Awn and Front Runner) to it.
Great to hear from someone that has been using it!!! I can't wait to get some gear mounted up there and hit the trail.
another awesome video!
Thank you!
I think my anxiety level went up to 8/10 watching you drill the hard top. that's just watching you drill YOUR hard top, lol. as much as I love the finished product, I'm not sure I'm up to that level of commitment
Doesnât take much work to patch fuckups on fibreglass
Cool how it goes on the rear window, no drilling also đđđ
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Brad, is there any chance that we could get a video of you and Marco doing pros/cons of both racks? The Gobi and Rhino Rack systems seem to be the more popular among overlanders and I'm personally having a hard time choosing which I want Haha. Just a suggestion. Thanks for the sick videos man!
"ROOF RACKS - the GREAT, the ORDINARY and the AWFUL. How to select the right one"
Nice video Master Chief
Excellent instructional vid. Wonder if the JL version will be as simple to instal.
Awesome Brother! We need to go Camping soon!
Heck ya, I'm in!
i want to join one of this times
đ You installed the rack about 2 years ago now. Howâs it holding up?
Awesome good looking rack nice setup
Thank you!
Great rack and music choice.
Thank you!
Nice video.
Hi so brad ive been watching your channel and love it! Question can you still remove your 2 front tops without any problem or no?
good build.. been looking at buying one since june of last year, just was not sure of the drilling process.
That rack looks rad.... brad đđ
Agree! Thank you!
You sir, just got a new subscriber
Awesome! Welcome to the channel!
Hey Brad, awesome installation video! I have the exact same roof rack. I selected it based on the same reasons you have. The hard top with the rack is still sitting in my garage. I did the installation last summer. Probably, going to install it on the Jeep in the coming weeks. I am getting the cross bar too to add Rhino Racks' ski and snowboard carrier (576 model) for the winter. I am still deciding which rooftop tent to get. You mentioned in the video that you ordered yours. Just wondering which one you decided to get. Awesome Jeep, and channel! Loved Northridge 4x4 too!
Thank you! I went with the Smittybilt tent and primarily based on price. Full review of it in the coming weeks.
Hey Brad quick question. I noticed you have headliners installed and was wondering if you had to cut away at them when installing the window brackets, especially along the edge/seam? Thanks in advance!
Keep going
Good looking rack Brad. I donât think I can drill into my hard top. But it looks really clean when your all done.
Thanks! I was pretty anxious about drilling the hard top, but now that it's done... easy day.
This is definitely me...supposedly the fiberglass is easy to repair with a patch kit if you screw up??
did you have any problems with water leaks since installing the Rhino Rack? Thanks again for all the great upgrade videos to your Jeeps, it's really going to prove to be very helpful for me when I get mine, and I'm thinking that buying a Jeep stock is the better way to go and do the upgrades myself. Your videos over the years are a great educational source! Thanks again, Brad!
Ooh yeah!
I know it's been awhile since you installed this roof rack Any updates? Any likes, dislikes, issues found? Thanks...keep up the great videos!
Hi Aaron I have fitted the same roof rack but the trades version as it has sides to tie down and I added the roller on the rear . Canât fault the whole concept as I have loaded up the Jeep and traveled most of the interior of Australia. The roller on the rear helps putting the kayak up
How long did it take you to install this? Excellent video, thank you.
Thank you for all the awesome videos. Can you still open the freedom top easily with the rack installed?
Yes, you can still open the freedom panels with the Rhino-Rack Backbone Pioneer System
I just got a new 2016 four-door Jeep Wrangler unlimited. I love the Rhino rack! The exoskeleton are to bulky and take away from the beauty of the Jeep. Thank you so much for all your information and clear, easy to understand video tutorial. I think I finally found my low profile rack. PS whatâs the price of this rack and where can I order it?
Jim Allentown Pa. -Patriot, father, son, brother ,friend, grandfather, Marine, chaplain and Pastor of City Limits Assembly of God. Allentown Pa.. thank you for the wonderful video it was a great help in my decision. Jim- #Letsliveit
I love this rack and recently installed one on my build and also bought the smittybilt roof top tent but the tent brackets won't align with the rhino rack. How did you go about mounting your tent to the rack itself? I'm debating on drilling 2 more holes in the bottom of my tent and moving the mounting bracket over around 4 inches so it aligns correctly. Is they somewhat how you ended up mounting yours?
Another awesome vid Brad! Question; what was the install time? I just got mine yesterday and was trying to plan out the install day. Thanks
You can knock this out in an after noon if you don't have to fumble around with cameras like me! Good luck with your install!
My JKU came with the 4x4 body armor rack System. It looks great, HOWEVER, totally a pain when I want to take my top off. Would love to swap it out or sell it to get the rhino rack System
TrailRecon, I ordered the same size roof rack, and when i installed it, it was more to one side of the jeep. I messaged Rhino Rack and they said I was supposed to cut the middle and front footpad brackets and it also says that in the instructions. Did you do this step? and video of it as well?
hey there! Love the channel and the detail of the videos, just wondering:
1. Do you happen to have a link for the backbone that would fit a 2-Door JK? (Not sure if they make those)
2. And did I hear you right when you said your tent goes on top of this roof rack? Is a rack a requirement for the tent?
Thanks in advance, and keep up the great work!
I don't think they make one for a 2 door, but I would recommend contacting them directly. Yes, a RTT needs a rack to support it.
Hey Brad. Thanks for posting this great install video!! I can attest this is a great rack after having it installed on our 2013 JK. The only way my wife and 2 kids can get on the trail is too have all the camping gear up on the Rhinorack. We just got another JK that I'm gonna install one on tomorrow, but have been wondering what to do with the Mopar Hard Top insulation. Did you cut into it, or just drill through it and bolt on? Any insight would be appreciated. Keep up the great work on you channel!
Great to hear!! I did have to trim the Mopar insulations, I tried drilling though it and then squeezing everything together, but couldn't do it. I trimmed about 1/2" around each bolt to make it come together.
Thanks for the feedback. I'm ready to start drilling! Have a good one!
What was the exact measurements from the hardtop to the very top of the roof rack brad? Trying to see if it will clear the garage
@trailrecon Great vid, as usual. 2 things? 1) can u take off the entire hardtop/RR at once together? and 2) u got any thoughts on Rhinos 3-bar VORTEX set up for a RTT? The bars seem lighter and even easier to install and remove when not in use. Thank you and keep the channel growing!
I have very similar questions.. my RTT is very tough to mount when working under the platform.
Was also curious about Remington the hardtop. Any luck on these questions?
Great video as always! It looks like youâve got the Mopar hardtop headliner? What did you have to do to it to fit the internal mounts?
I did have to trim them just a bit and squeeze pretty hard to get the mount to come together. For those that don't have the headliner.... it's much easier.
Thank you for another very useful video, still not convinced to drill the holes, is it any roof rack with no drilling?
Do you have to take the hardtop off to install? Great video, thanks!
Very nice!
Been following your channel for quite a while now.
A roof top tent you say, does this mean we will be seeing some camping/cooking footage too on your excursions?
Oh ya, in the next year I'm going to be doing a lot of out of state trips to tackles some new trails and I'll be sure to break the camera out when we are out camping.
Good video Brad although I have a two door don't imagine it's much different. Glad to see you have a Springer. Is he a mental case like mine? My JK has so much dog hair in it over the winter I am going to have to take it to a pro detailer. Shee! Going to get one of these racks for my big trip up to the Arctic Ocean, whenever the lockdown lifts..........if I live that long. As much as i don't want to drill holes in the hardtop, I think it's the only way to go. The rain gutters are only fibre glass and that is a hell of a lot of resistance on four little clamps. Mark in Hamilton Canada
Very nice Brad!! I would of put some silicone on the bolts just to be safe
Not a bad idea and I can always go back and do that if needed.... let's hope not!
hey brad,the hardest part of my rhino rack install was the anxiety of drilling my hardtop...what do you think of the slider windows on jk hardtop? is there a video?
Thank you for the vlog. I haven't found any installation vd on the tube like this detailing. I have a question. I just installed my Hot Head headliner on my Jeep. Will the bracket inside going to mess up with the hard board headliner?
Thank you! I had to do a little trimming on the rear window side headliner insulation to get the bolts through.
Do you have a video mounting/securing your roof top tent? I am looking for a creative idea for how to mount ours... the tent rails sit 1.5" too wide on either side for the pioneer rack.
id love to get an update
Very nice piece of kit Brad đ
Kevin England better get one for your rig
Red Rock Crawlers I would but I love going naked all summer đ
Kevin England haha. Yeah I run with just a bikini top all summer.
Red Rock Crawlers only way to spend the summer.... Top and doors off. Looking at getting sun shade for my YJ this year myself. đ
Kevin England very good!
Hey Brad, I purchased this system upon your recommendation, I purchased the backbone system for my Jeep wrangler with this Pioneer platform.. I will say that the Product is nice but the U.S. customer service SUCKS! Upon assembly of my new rack i realized it was missing one little $2 part and they won't send it to me without charging me for it. And the funny thing is they are charging me $10 to ship it.
Hi brad will this rack fit the 2018 rubicon 2 door?
How do you take the freedom panels off? Can you take them off while the rack is there?
Great DIY roof rack video! Can you provide the part# for the heavy-duty metal leg kit?
Way above my ability to do but damn it looks amazing đđ
Thanks for this. I am getting one, but with the cross bars, to mount a tent mainly. Ill do the install, but my local shop here in Fort Collins, Bullhide 4x4, suggested some RTV around the holes to make sure there is no water leaking. Have you had any leaking issues?
Check out Gobi Racks. I have had mine on the JK since 2010. No drilling. Frame mounted.
Hello,when you load roof tent, how do you load maxtraxxes, gas baskets, bike carrier or example kayak carrier, offroad needs? How do you get enough space?
PLEASE READ IF YOU ARE INSTALLING THE KIT AND MEASURE!! Most definitely double check the measurements of the supplied paper template! Mine didn't match up to the given measurements. So glad I checked right before I drilled. 123mm specified on the paper template was only 117.20mm
Do you have to remove the hard top to install the backbone ?
Nice video. I was psyched to get this rack, but it doesnât look like Rhino Rack makes it for the TJ.
Is the barebone system compatible with any other brands legs? Like Thule legs on the barebone supports? Could you get some specs on the mounting holes?
Nice install. I'm glad to see this review because I have been considering the two door version of this rack for my jk. With the low profile I think I could still get the Jeep in the garage. That is my concern.
Getting into the garage is very important to me... I hope I still can inch my way in when I get 37's!
Can you still run thru an automatic car Wash?
So in the directions for the Pioneer Platform it says "Please remove crossbars when putting vehicle through an automatic car wash". Now I believe this is referring to the 3 bar roof rack system they sell, which is different than this setup. I don't know if I'll take it through the car wash now....
no you shouldn't take any roof-rack through a car wash...platform rack or otherwise. too much can go wrong and things can get snagged especially any accessories you have. their instructions say no to this as well. definitely stay touchless or go with the quick-release legs to remove the platform if you want to laze it up and coast though an auto like me X-D
@Trailrecon. what size rack did you buy. First time jeep buyer of JL Moab 2019 and like this rack, but want it to go from back of hardtop to just before the front seats. Allows you take off front driver/passenger tops unobstructed.
Hi, would you be able to provide a link the taller spacers you purchased to be able to install your rooftop tent? Iâm looking at picking this rack up. Thanks!
Great video. What headliner kit do you have? do you have to drill through some areas of the headliner to get this mounted?
I have the Mopar headliner kit amzn.to/2wOvosL I did have to poke a few holes through it.
Would it be easier to put the tent on the platform before putting platform on the Jeep.?
Maybe I missed it, how does the rack attach to the brackets? Hoe easy is it to remove the rack when it is not needed? I have a sunrider for hardtop which wonât open with this rack. So, I want to install the rack when I am going camping.
Can you install the ikamper skycamp 2.0 on this?