Cheaper alternative to the Front Runner Slimline II in Australia

Short answer

The Australian-made alternative to the Front Runner Slimline II is a Wedgetail platform, and the lower-priced one is Wedgetail Core: made in Bayswater, Victoria, Australia, rated 100 or 150 kg dynamic on most fitments and 100% off-road with no derating, $1,400 to $1,695 RRP inc GST per vehicle fitment with a warranty of 3 years. Wedgetail Adventure is listed for more vehicles, with a warranty of 10 years. Front Runner lists its Slimline II raised rail kit KRGR009T at $1,738 with a 50 kg limit on factory rail kits; the lowest tray price here is the Rola Titan Tray MKIII at $814, tray only, which still needs crossbars. Third-party accessories fit a Wedgetail, some with a 10 mm spacer.

Wedgetail figures from Wedgetail product data; competitor figures from the linked sources, updated 15 October 2026.

The alternatives side by side

1. 
   Lower price, Australian made

   Wedgetail Core

   The lower-priced Wedgetail platform: a complete fitment for the listed vehicle, made in Bayswater VIC, with the same rating rules as Adventure. It is listed for fewer vehicles and carries a shorter warranty.

   Rating

   100 or 150 kg dynamic, 100% off-road

   Warranty

   3 years

   RRP inc GST

   $1,400 to $1,695

   Made in

   Bayswater VIC

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2. 
   Australian made, most vehicles

   Wedgetail Adventure

   Made in Bayswater VIC, rated 100% off-road to its full rating with static at 3.5 x dynamic, and listed for more vehicles than Core, with the longest warranty in the Wedgetail range.

   Rating

   100 or 150 kg dynamic on most fitments, 100% off-road

   Warranty

   10 years

   RRP inc GST

   $1,525 to $5,905

   Made in

   Bayswater VIC

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3. Lowest tray price

   Rola Titan Tray MKIII

   A tray that mounts on crossbars. Rola lists it at $814 for the 1500 x 1200 mm size with a 5 year warranty; the crossbars and mounts for your vehicle are extra, and Rola says off-road capacity may be less than on-road.

   Price

   $814.00 listed price (tray only; needs crossbars at least 870 mm long) (source)

   Load

   400 kg tray rating; load rating is vehicle specific (source)

   Off road

   Off-road capacity may be less than on-road (source)

   Warranty

   5 years (source)

4. The Front Runner, for reference

   Front Runner Slimline II

   The kit you are pricing against: a complete raised rail kit. Front Runner lists a 50 kg limit for factory rail kits and says they are not suited to extreme off-road conditions.

   Price

   $1,738.00 (complete raised rail kit) (source)

   Load

   50 kg limit for factory rail rack kits (source)

   Off road

   Factory rail rack kits are a light duty cargo solution, not suited for extreme off-road conditions (source)

   Warranty

   5 years (source)

Compare the complete fitted price

Compare like with like. A Wedgetail price is for a complete fitment listed for your vehicle. The Front Runner KRGR009T price is a complete kit for vehicles with raised rails. The Rola Titan Tray price is the tray alone, which mounts on crossbars at least 870 mm long that you buy for your vehicle. Price the full setup for the same vehicle before you decide.

Which to choose

• You want a lower price and Australian made: Wedgetail Core, if it is listed for your vehicle on Find My Vehicle.
• Core is not listed for your vehicle, or you want the longest warranty: Wedgetail Adventure.
• You want the lowest tray price and already have crossbars: the Rola Titan Tray MKIII; check the rating for your vehicle and Rola's note that off-road capacity may be less.
• You want Front Runner's accessory system: the Slimline II; check its 50 kg factory rail limit against your load if your vehicle has raised rails.

The off-road rating

Every Wedgetail is rated 100% off-road to its full dynamic rating (100 or 150 kg dynamic on most platforms), and static is 3.5 x dynamic. Front Runner describes its factory rail kits as light duty and not suited to extreme off-road conditions, and Rola says off-road capacity may be less than on-road. Your vehicle's roof limit applies too: use the lower figure. See static vs dynamic ratings.

Accessories you already own

Third-party accessories fit a Wedgetail platform. The lip around the platform edge is there for strength, so some accessories need a 10 mm spacer to clear it, and with that they fit. See accessory compatibility. For the full Front Runner comparison, see Wedgetail vs Front Runner.

Where to buy and fit

All 134 Wedgetail stockists sell and fit, and racks are also fitted at the factory in Bayswater. See where to buy.

Questions people ask

What is a cheaper alternative to the Front Runner Slimline II?

Wedgetail Core is the lower-priced Wedgetail platform, $1,400 to $1,695 RRP inc GST per complete fitment, made in Bayswater, Victoria, Australia. The Rola Titan Tray MKIII is $814 for the tray alone, before crossbars.

Is there a Front Runner style rack made in Australia?

Yes. Wedgetail Adventure and Wedgetail Core platforms are made in Bayswater, Victoria, Australia. Front Runner (Dometic) says the Slimline II tray is manufactured in South Africa.

Will my Front Runner accessories fit a Wedgetail?

Third-party accessories fit a Wedgetail platform; some need a 10 mm spacer to clear the strength lip around the edge, and with that they fit. Check a specific accessory with your stockist.

Is Wedgetail Core derated off-road?

No. Wedgetail Core is rated 100% off-road to its full dynamic rating, the same rule as Adventure, with a warranty of 3 years.

Is Wedgetail Core available for my vehicle?

Wedgetail Core is listed for fewer vehicles than Adventure. Search your vehicle on Find My Vehicle; if Core is not listed, Adventure is the Wedgetail option.

Sources

1. rola.com.au/products/titan-tray-mkiii-1500mm-x-1200mm-tft31512, read 14 October 2026
2. dometic.com/en-au/product/grab-on-raised-rail-roofrack-slimline-ii-1..., read 14 October 2026
3. dometic.com/en-za/product/slimline-ii-tray-1345-w-x-1358-l, read 14 October 2026