Comparison
Wedgetail vs Front Runner Slimline II
Short answer
The biggest differences are the published rating, the build and the warranty. Every Wedgetail is rated 100% off-road to its full dynamic rating, with static = 3.5 x dynamic (350 or 525 kg static); Dometic's page for the Front Runner Slimline II kit for the LandCruiser 79 dual cab lists no load rating. A Wedgetail has a welded main frame and is made in Bayswater, Victoria, Australia, where the Slimline II is a tray on gutter mount legs, and warranty is 10 years on Wedgetail Adventure against 5 years on Front Runner racks. Both include a wind deflector, and third-party accessories fit a Wedgetail, some with a 10 mm spacer to clear the strength lip.
Wedgetail figures from Wedgetail product data; competitor figures from the linked sources, updated .
Side by side
| Feature | Wedgetail Adventure | Front Runner (Dometic) Slimline II |
|---|---|---|
| Off-road rating | 100% of the dynamic rating, no derating | |
| Dynamic rating | Set per vehicle fitment: 100 or 150 kg dynamic on most platforms; see the LandCruiser 79 dual cab platform | |
| Static rating | 3.5 x dynamic (350 or 525 kg static) | |
| Construction | Main frame welded; other parts bolt or click together; ships flat pack | Kit of a Slimline II Tray (RRSTJ08) and 3 pairs of No 3 Legs 155mm (LASS103); no drilling requiredSource: dometic.com |
| Material | Powder coated aluminium with glass reinforced nylon | Black epoxy powder coated T6 aluminium and high strength steelSource: dometic.com |
| Warranty | 10 years (Core 3 years, Trade 5 years) | 5 years ("All Dometic Front Runner Series racks are backed by a 5-year warranty*")Source: dometic.com |
| Made in | Bayswater, Victoria, Australia | |
| Vehicle fit | Made to suit each vehicle, including the LandCruiser 79 dual cab and cab chassis, 76 wagon and 78 Troopcarrier | Toyota Land Cruiser 79 DC pick-up (gutter mount legs)Source: dometic.com |
| Price | $1,525 to $5,905 RRP inc GST per vehicle fitment | $1,889.00 for the kit on dometic.com/en-au (GST not stated)Source: dometic.com |
| Wind deflector | Included | Wind deflector included in the kitSource: dometic.com |
| Accessory mounting | Fit; some need a 10 mm spacer to clear the strength lip | T-slots on the tops and bottoms of the slats and edge profiles take standard 8 mm boltsSource: dometic.com |
| Where to buy | 134 stockists, every one sells and fits |
What the rating difference means
On a Wedgetail, the dynamic rating listed for your vehicle is the figure on sealed and unsealed roads alike, and the static rating for a parked rooftop tent is 3.5 times that. Dometic's product page for this Slimline II kit gives no dynamic, static or off-road figure, so ask Dometic or check the fitting instructions for the rating that applies to your vehicle before loading a tent or recovery gear. The vehicle maker's roof limit applies to any rack.
A Front Runner style rack made in Australia
If you want a flat aluminium platform like a Slimline II but made in Australia, a Wedgetail Adventure platform is made in Bayswater, Victoria and sized to each vehicle. For the 70 Series there are Adventure platforms for the 79 dual cab, the 79 cab chassis, the 76 wagon and the 78 Troopcarrier. The LandCruiser 70 Series guide lists them with ratings and prices.
Accessory compatibility
Front Runner's slats and edge profiles have T-slots for standard 8 mm bolts. The lip around a Wedgetail platform is there for strength; some third-party accessories need a 10 mm spacer to clear it, and with that they fit. There is no Wedgetail spacer kit; the accessory compatibility guide explains the lip and the spacer, and Wedgetail sells its own accessories.
Comparing price
Both prices are for a kit made for the vehicle. Compare the complete kit for your own vehicle, and see the Wedgetail facts for who makes the racks and how they are rated.
Questions people ask
Is there a roof rack like Front Runner but made in Australia?
Yes. Wedgetail Adventure platforms are flat aluminium platforms made to suit each vehicle and made in Bayswater, Victoria, Australia, rated 100% off-road to their full dynamic rating.
Is Front Runner made in Australia?
Dometic's product page for the Slimline II kit does not state where it is made. Wedgetail racks are made in Bayswater, Victoria, Australia.
Is a Wedgetail derated off-road?
No. Every Wedgetail product is 100% off-road rated to its full rating. Dometic's product page for this Slimline II kit lists no load rating, so check the figure for your vehicle with Dometic.
Which has the longer warranty?
Wedgetail Adventure, at 10 years. Dometic says all Front Runner Series racks carry a 5 year warranty. Wedgetail Core is 3 years and Wedgetail Trade 5 years.
Do Front Runner accessories fit a Wedgetail?
Yes. Third-party accessories fit a Wedgetail; some need a 10 mm spacer to clear the lip around the platform, and with that they fit. Check the accessory's mounting before you buy.
Does Wedgetail make a rack for the LandCruiser 79 dual cab?
Yes. There is a Wedgetail Adventure platform for the 79 dual cab, plus platforms for the 79 cab chassis, 76 wagon and 78 Troopcarrier.
Where can I buy and get a Wedgetail fitted?
From 134 stockists across Australia, every one of which sells and fits, or at the factory in Bayswater VIC, which fits racks on site. See where to buy.
Sources
- dometic.com/en-au/product/toyota-land-cruiser-double-cab-bakkie-pick..., read 14 October 2026