Hiker Roof top carrier for the scorpio

4x4addict · 12th January 2010, 09:24

Anyone know what weight the OEM side rails that come factory fitted on the Scorpio is rated for? For carriers that are attached to the OEM side rails the maximum weight will be limited by the capacity of rails or the carrier, which ever is lower.

triedeverything · 13th January 2010, 19:26

Hiker Roof top carrier for the scorpio-09012010048.jpg

Hiker Roof top carrier for the scorpio-09012010049.jpg

Here are some pictures.
I've dismantled it and will use it only when the car is packed. It is very easy to remove but will need at least 2 people to remove and mount (align) because of the height of the vehicle.
This particular carrier from Hiker can only be mounted if you have ski rails.

mooza · 14th January 2010, 19:27

Wow triedeverything, that looks quite nicely blended with your Scorp!
Since I do not have side rails in my Scorp, I am unable to go ahead on this, as the "direct mounting on rain channel" types that I have seen lack aesthetic appeal. I am trying to look around for something good, though.
Congrats on your buy!

4x4addict · 14th January 2010, 19:41

@tet:

That is a very sleek carrier. I prefer an expedition style one so I am planning to go in for this Ajanta model. They have a version that attaches to the side rails too.

Ajanta

mooza · 14th January 2010, 21:03

Hey thanks 4x4addict for the link! Hope I get this in Bangalore too, at my budget of around 5k.

4x4addict · 15th January 2010, 08:45

@mooza:

They will definitely have an agent in the Bangalore. Call the mobile number listed on the Ajanta website and they will give you the contact for the Bangalore agent. This is how I found the agent in chennai.

Red Liner · 15th January 2010, 09:19

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Originally Posted by triedeverything

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Here are some pictures.
I've dismantled it and will use it only when the car is packed. It is very easy to remove but will need at least 2 people to remove and mount (align) because of the height of the vehicle.
This particular carrier from Hiker can only be mounted if you have ski rails.

Great! So when can I borrow it? Need it to transport some stuff

4x4addict · 15th January 2010, 11:44

@mooza:

If you like the Hiker one, I am sure they will have a version that can attach to the rain channel as well. Generally all models have the same carrier but the mounting cross beam is different depending on if you want to attach to the side rails or rain channel.

Rocky_Balboa · 15th January 2010, 12:05

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Originally Posted by Red Liner

Great! So when can I borrow it? Need it to transport some stuff

OT: Groceries on top!?.
I hope You arent planning to do that!

Red Liner · 15th January 2010, 14:17

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Originally Posted by Rocky_Balboa

OT: Groceries on top!?.
I hope You arent planning to do that!

Nah, groceries are important - they always go INSIDE the car. This is for the people who come along as baggage

Where's triedeverything...man, ask to borrow something and people just disappear!

triedeverything · 15th January 2010, 15:51

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Originally Posted by Red Liner

Great! So when can I borrow it? Need it to transport some stuff

As long as it is not dead bodies or stuff like that... I don't mind....lol! Thanks people for the compliments.

4x4addict · 18th January 2010, 14:07

Ajanta has just launched a nice Roof Rack that looks like the OEM Ford Endeavour type. I am planning to get this for my Scorp. Some Pics attached.

reply2ab · 1st April 2011, 17:15

Based out of Noida, i am looking for some shop or a fabricator who can help me make a roof rack based on the Yakima or Thule roof baskets for my Bolero.

Hammer & Anvil · 14th June 2011, 14:27

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Originally Posted by mooza

My Scorpio too does not
...if known to anyone, would really help.

Not a good idea, the edges of the carrier help to securely hold baggage in place and not let it move around, as then the handles of the bag/suitacse becomes the weak link.
Try it once and you dont want the bag skidding on your roof... Not a good idea, I think.

Twiny · 29th August 2011, 23:02

What would be the overall height increase after installing a rooftop carrier (say Hiker). Why I am asking this is there is a height limitation in the parking slot (81 inches /206cms, ie 3 inches extra over the Scorpio height)

12th January 2010, 09:24	#16
4x4addict Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 4,497 Thanked: 4,648 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (5)	Anyone know what weight the OEM side rails that come factory fitted on the Scorpio is rated for? For carriers that are attached to the OEM side rails the maximum weight will be limited by the capacity of rails or the carrier, which ever is lower.
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13th January 2010, 19:26	#17
triedeverything BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 503 Thanked: 247 Times View My Garage	Here are some pictures. I've dismantled it and will use it only when the car is packed. It is very easy to remove but will need at least 2 people to remove and mount (align) because of the height of the vehicle. This particular carrier from Hiker can only be mounted if you have ski rails. Last edited by triedeverything : 13th January 2010 at 19:34.
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14th January 2010, 19:27	#18
mooza Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,098 Thanked: 375 Times	Wow triedeverything, that looks quite nicely blended with your Scorp! Since I do not have side rails in my Scorp, I am unable to go ahead on this, as the "direct mounting on rain channel" types that I have seen lack aesthetic appeal. I am trying to look around for something good, though. Congrats on your buy!
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14th January 2010, 19:41	#19
4x4addict Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 4,497 Thanked: 4,648 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (5)	@tet: That is a very sleek carrier. I prefer an expedition style one so I am planning to go in for this Ajanta model. They have a version that attaches to the side rails too. Ajanta
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14th January 2010, 21:03	#20
mooza Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,098 Thanked: 375 Times	Hey thanks 4x4addict for the link! Hope I get this in Bangalore too, at my budget of around 5k.
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15th January 2010, 08:45	#21
4x4addict Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 4,497 Thanked: 4,648 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (5)	@mooza: They will definitely have an agent in the Bangalore. Call the mobile number listed on the Ajanta website and they will give you the contact for the Bangalore agent. This is how I found the agent in chennai.
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15th January 2010, 11:44	#23
4x4addict Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 4,497 Thanked: 4,648 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (5)	@mooza: If you like the Hiker one, I am sure they will have a version that can attach to the rain channel as well. Generally all models have the same carrier but the mounting cross beam is different depending on if you want to attach to the side rails or rain channel.
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18th January 2010, 14:07	#27
4x4addict Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 4,497 Thanked: 4,648 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (5)	Ajanta Fazer Roof Rack Ajanta has just launched a nice Roof Rack that looks like the OEM Ford Endeavour type. I am planning to get this for my Scorp. Some Pics attached. Attached Thumbnails
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1st April 2011, 17:15	#28
reply2ab BHPian Join Date: May 2010 Location: Noida Posts: 29 Thanked: 2 Times	Fabrication help for Roof Rack Based out of Noida, i am looking for some shop or a fabricator who can help me make a roof rack based on the Yakima or Thule roof baskets for my Bolero. Attached Thumbnails
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29th August 2011, 23:02	#30
Twiny BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cochin-Bangalore Posts: 321 Thanked: 62 Times View My Garage	Re: Hiker Roof top carrier for the scorpio What would be the overall height increase after installing a rooftop carrier (say Hiker). Why I am asking this is there is a height limitation in the parking slot (81 inches /206cms, ie 3 inches extra over the Scorpio height)
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