Platforms

A roof rack platform provides a continuous mounting surface for an awning, roof top tent, recovery boards, solar equipment and other touring gear. Each roof platform must match the vehicle, roof configuration and intended load. That is the important difference between a complete platform system and a pair of universal crossbars.

This collection contains vehicle-specific Front Runner, WedgeTail and Offroad Creative options. It includes roof-mounted kits, a cab-over camper kit and a load-bed kit. Confirm the product title, mounting arrangement and load information before ordering.

KEY CATEGORIES AND WHAT THEY ARE BUILT FOR

WHY CHOOSE A VEHICLE-SPECIFIC PLATFORM

A platform provides more mounting positions than crossbars alone. This matters when an awning, tent and several accessories must share the available roof area. Front Runner Slimline II uses a continuous T-slot arrangement, while WedgeTail uses an integrated rail system.

The platform mounting kit is just as important as the deck. Mounting varies between factory rails, factory points, gutters and vehicle-specific legs. Confirm compatibility from the exact kit, as a similar vehicle or model year may have different fitment.

CHOOSE A ROOF PLATFORM BY USE CASE

Awning and accessory builds. Plan the mounting positions for the awning, recovery boards, solar equipment and other hardware before selecting the platform size. Check that the required brackets suit the chosen rail system.

Roof top tent builds. Match the tent, platform and vehicle limits. Allow for the other equipment carried while driving, not only the tent itself.

Ute and load-bed builds. The Chevy Colorado Roll Top Slimline II kit places the platform over the load bed. This can suit a build where the tub is the intended equipment area.

American truck builds. Compare the listed Front Runner, WedgeTail platform and Offroad Creative configurations by exact vehicle, cab and mounting requirements.

CHOOSE BY VEHICLE AND MOUNTING

Current Front Runner listings cover Ford Everest from 2022, Ford Ranger T6, Wildtrak and Raptor from 2012 to 2022, several Ford F-250 and F-350 configurations, Isuzu D-Max from 2020, Suzuki Jimny from 2018 and Suzuki Jimny 5 Door from 2023. A Chevy Colorado Roll Top load-bed kit is listed from 2015.

WedgeTail Adventure Platform listings cover Ford F-Series 150 Dual Cab SWB and LWB vehicles from 2021. The collection also includes Trademax crossbars for an F-Series 150 Dual Cab SWB, which is a crossbar configuration rather than a complete roof platform.

LOAD RATINGS AND ACCESSORY MOUNTING

Roof systems use different load considerations when parked and moving. Static load relates to parked use, such as an occupied roof top tent. Dynamic load relates to equipment carried while driving, including off-road shock load. Confirm the specified limits for the vehicle, mounting system and selected platform before finalising the loadout.

Front Runner Slimline II accessories attach through its T-slot system. Available accessory types include awning brackets, recovery board mounts, jerry can holders, shovel brackets, light brackets, solar mounts and water tank mounts. See Roof Rack Accessories for the available range.

PAIRING WITH AN AWNING, TENT AND ACCESSORIES

Treat the platform, brackets and carried equipment as one system. When specifying free standing awnings, hard shell roof top tents or a soft shell tent, check mounting compatibility and the applicable load information together.

For crossbars without a platform deck, see roof bars. For the wider range of platform and bar systems, see roof racks.

BRANDS IN THIS COLLECTION

Front Runner has the widest range of vehicle applications in this collection, including Front Runner Slimline II and Slimsport configurations. WedgeTail focuses on the listed F-Series 150 applications. Offroad Creative provides the broader American truck listing. Brand alone does not determine fitment. The vehicle, cab, roof and intended equipment remain the deciding factors.

WHAT TO CHECK BEFORE ORDERING

Confirm the exact vehicle, model year, cab and roof configuration. Check whether the kit mounts to rails, factory points, gutters or another specified arrangement. Review the static and dynamic load information for the planned equipment. Allow for garage access and overall vehicle height after accessories are installed.

Our Ferntree Gully and Pakenham workshops can confirm the suitable roof rack platform, platform mounting kit and accessory arrangement for your build. We can also fit the system and check the installation against the product instructions. Platforms can be arranged for workshop fitting or Australia-wide shipping.

Submit a service enquiry with your vehicle details, or email sales@ultimateoffroad.com.au, and our friendly staff will confirm fitment, quote the work and arrange a booking at Ferntree Gully or Pakenham.