Rhino-Rack Announces 'Jack of All Trades' X-Tray Pro Rooftop Carrier
Rhino-Rack X-Tray Pro mounted with 2 mountain bikes
PRESS RELEASE: Rhino-Rack
2020 has seen the release of a new addition to our world-class bike carrying line up, dubbed the X-Tray Pro. Combining the winning versatility of a rooftop tray with our handy Thru Axle Bike mount, this is a bike transport workhorse that can handle almost anything else you might need to haul.
After years of amazing feedback on our rooftop X-Tray series, we decided to create a solution for bikers who are frustrated with removing their hitch or rooftop bike carrying system when they need to transport something other than bikes. Hence, the X-Tray Pro was born and it has fast developed a reputation as the ‘jack of all’ rooftop carriers for adventurers with lots of toys.
The X-Tray Pro is a powder-coated 2 piece steel construction that comes with a universal attachment system to fit Rhino-Rack Vortex and Euro bars, along with most other crossbar brands. It also has a sleek, aerodynamic wind deflector positioned at the front to make your travels quieter, deflect bugs, dirt and grime from your cargo.
The tray has a load rating of 165lbs and comes complete with 2 Thru Axle Bike mounts and rear tire straps, but you can add more mounts if you need. The high rails on the tray also provide a secure roof system for everyday luggage and adventure toys, which packed around the bikes gives you much more space for gear than your average rooftop bike carrying setup.
Pricing:
MSRP $455.00
To check out the Rhino-Rack X-Tray Pro visit our website.
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Where are the pics of the rack we don’t need to see their vehicle or the scenery
Oh, and I can make it through drive thru as I am not in an SUV. garage, not so much. I simply put a cone in front when I pull out.
Fail on the bike mounts
I purchased this basket primarily to use it as a bike rack, with a secondary purpose of hauling extra gear in the basket. Unfortunately, after purchasing it (and paying $110 in shipping!!!), I have found the center-to-center of the thru-axle mounts is too narrow to actually mount two mountain bikes without the handlebars interfering with each other. This is a massive design oversight by Rhino Rack. How do you design a thru-axle specific mount (which comes with 15x100 mountain bike adapters by default) not actually be able to mount two mountain bikes? Sure, you could mount a mountain bike and a road bike, but that's a massive restriction.
Does anyone have experience of a discovery 4 or 5 with a large size enduro bike inside?
Thankfully none of my bikes were on it!!
also, i don't really see anyone arguing about in-action pictures with nothing but flying rocks and dust instead of clear detailed photos when doing new bike releases.
and just to clarify, i'm not related to this company in any way.
Regular trips to Arkansas with four guys and four bikes.
Toyota Sienna. No roof rack.
Hell if it isn't muddy I can get three in the back, no rack at all. No worries about stolen bikes when they are inside.
I wouldn’t get another though, or people carrier which I think is what you guys mean by mini van. Just not cool enough. It’s got to be a Land Rover.
But 90? No problem. 110 gets abit loud. I do not put bikes on the 'fun' cars.
@veero, just remember not everyone lives in Blighty and gets the day off when there’s 2cm of snow.
Don't be offended, I've driven Vancouver to Sun Peaks in several inches of snow in some heffing great Ford, Explorer? Edge? It got through, but I'm glad it had tinted windows so noone could see me...
www.rhinorack.com/en-us/products/trade-work-solutions/ladders-steps/wheel-step/rhino-rack-wheel-step_rws
but yeah I can see the sides could make it awkward at best to get to the axle clamp even on a regular height car. On a typical estate a Thule Proride rack is at a manageable height but if it had a bar all the way round it would be a pain.
Look if you need it fine, I'm really not judging, it was a flippant comment which a number have taken way too seriously and as I said above where you have the terrain and the need then it's a genuine need not a choice. In the UK 3 of the top selling SUVs are the Q5, X3 and F-Pace. I'm sure they can go off road but I bet 95%+ never will, and that's what I mean. Over here that sort of vehicle is generally up your arse at 80+ on the motorway taking the kids to school, not ploughing their way to some far flung hard to reach place in the wilds.
My poxy 4 pot is perfectly adequate for my needs, if a little thirsty for commuting. Spacious and fast and has yet to not get me where I need to go to ride. I was wondering how long it would be before the cylinder count or engine size would come into it...
In addition to that, my hitch cost me about 250 USD with everything included. Installed it myself, was easier than changing the timing or brakes.
Though I have to admit, it seems to be more PITA on new cars where you need to reprogram the ECU to allow for rack lighting (which, in my opinion, is just the car makers f*cking over the customers).
My hitch and 2 bike rack combined are under 400 American dollars.
I'll give you the cost on a 2 bike rack. But keep in mind, as long as you care for one, you'll never need another rack again.
Also, it's you're**
That math doesn't add up.
What exactly constitutes "amazing feedback" vs. regular feedback? Is it written on cotton rag paper with the finest India ink from a quill pen, and delivered via carrier pigeon?
That is the thing. Over the years I have seem many issues where the other car is not around (parking lot damage). Or, you get hit by an un, or underinsured driver. From there, this is not an auto insurance claim at all, this is a Homeowners / Renters insurance claim.
I had a guy hit my road bike some years ago...turned into a $25k claim before we were done. Had I sent it to my insurance I may as well have also set up an appt at a gastroenterologist to be sure I was getting it anally.