2023 Ford Ranger build: Rola MkIII Titan trays

With the 1700mm Trig Point canopy on the back of our double-cab Ranger we have plenty of space up top for carrying kit and accessories.

To make it as functional and usable as possible we’ve gone with individual platform racks on both the cabin and the canopy.

In a moment of serendipity, our requirements were perfectly timed with the release of the MkIII version of Rola’s Titan Trays, so we fitted a pair of them, using the Ridge Mount for the vehicle cabin.

Platform style racks have become the go-to products for 4x4 users as they offer a huge range of mounting options and accessories, as well as stylish looks and a low overall height when nothing is on them. Their popularity has ensured ongoing development of these products to accommodate the needs of users and the latest vehicle designs.

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Hence the MkIII version of Rola’s Titan Tray platforms. Originally released in 2016 the Titan Trays and their mounting systems have evolved over time and the MkIII hits the market with a bold new look headlined by a 7mm thicker overall tray for both increased strength and a tougher look.

The MkIII Titan Tray debuts in four sizes, with more to come in the near future.

Key changes over the previous Titan Trays include: channels integrated on all outer edges with centre entry point for drop bolts and/or eye bolts; corners with integrated entry points; adjustable plank spacing with two mounting channels per plank; and grooves running the length underneath each plank designed accept the hooks of tiedown straps. The planks run lengthwise along the trays and the grooves offer limitless positions for attachment.

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The lightweight aluminium trays come in a tough black powdercoat finish for protection against the elements, and are covered by a five-year warranty.

For the Ranger we’ve gone with a 1500x1200mm tray on the Ridge Mount system for the cabin, and a 1800x1200mm tray on the canopy. The latter tray has been secured to the canopy’s inbuilt rails using custom brackets.

Both trays are rated to 400kg, as are all the products in the Titan Tray range, so they exceed the load rating of the vehicle’s roof.

Rola’s Ridge Mount system is the best way to attach the Titan Tray to the roof of your vehicle so it was the logical choice for our Ranger. The powdercoat stainless steel mounts run the length of the roof in the factory mounting channels to best accommodate and evenly distribute weight placed on the tray.

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The Ridge Mounts are also a more stylish alternative to traditional cross bars or roof racks, and allow for a lower overall height which, in the case of the Ranger, is just 80mm.

As with earlier designs, the MkIII Titan Tray is compatible with a massive range of accessories for mounting whatever you need up top, including specific mounts for side awnings, rooftop tents, shovel and axe holders, gas bottle mounts, traction board mounts, bike and kayak mounts, light bar and auxiliary light mounts… just about anything you could possibly want to carry on the roof of your 4x4 vehicle.

Like the trays themselves, these accessories are all available on the Rola website and at most leading vehicle accessories retailers.

Pricing

• Ridge Mount for Ranger: $501.44
• 1200x1500 MkIII Titan Tray: $950
• 1200x1800 MkIII Titan Tray: $1150

Rola MkIII Titan Tray

New and improved trays to carry all your 4x4 adventure gear.

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