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Dometic Front Runner Series

Roof racks for your bakkie, tested in South Africa

Front Runner roof racks, load bed racks and camp gear from Dometic. Kits for the Hilux, Ranger, D-Max, BT-50, Amarok and 79 bakkie.

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Photo: Dometic

40%

stronger than Slimline II

70%

stiffer than Slimline II

20%

lower profile than Slimline II

5 years

warranty on Front Runner Series racks

Figures: Dometic

  • Slimline 3 for five double cabs
  • Load bed racks and cargo slides
  • Tested in South Africa
  • 5-year rack warranty

The story

Born in South Africa, now part of Dometic

Front Runner is a South African company. Dometic says the Front Runner story officially started in 2000, and for decades its racks and gear have travelled across Africa, through deserts and over mountains.

In May 2021 Dometic, the Swedish outdoor company, agreed to buy Front Runner. Front Runner kept its headquarters and factory near Johannesburg.

In August 2026 Dometic launched the Front Runner Series, starting with the new Slimline 3 roof rack. Every product in the series is tested in South Africa before it goes on sale.

“Dometic Front Runner Series products combine Swedish innovation with design and testing in South Africa.”

A bakkie with a rooftop tent and a second 4x4 camped on the edge of a gorge by a waterfall
Photo: Dometic

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Find the rack for your bakkie

Roof racks and load bed racks, made for each bakkie. Tap a model to see its kits.

Prices are Dometic South Africa's list prices, checked on 9 October 2026. The final price is on dometic.com.

New in 2026

Meet the Slimline 3

Dometic's new roof rack is the first product in the Front Runner Series. It went on pre-order in South Africa in August 2026.

Slimline 3 roof rack render showing its low, flat profile

20% lower than Slimline II

The Slimline 3 sits lower on the roof than the rack it replaces and has no raised lip around the edge. Dometic says that means less drag and less wind noise.

Slimline 3 roof rack on a white vehicle with slats lifted out

Move slats without taking it apart

Single slats can be added or removed without taking the rack apart, and dual T-slots take mounts anywhere along them.

Cutaway of a Slimline 3 rail with a cable routed inside it

Wiring hidden in the frame

Cables for lights and accessories run inside channels in the rack, so there are no loose wires on the roof.

Close-up of a Slimline 3 corner with its stainless parts and tie-down point

Stainless parts and corner tie-downs

Sheet-metal parts are 3CR12 stainless steel with black-coated stainless fasteners, and there are tie-down points built into all four corners.

Slimline 3 accessories

Slimline 3 recovery board side mount holding an orange recovery board on the rack
New Pre-order

Accessory

Slimline 3 Recovery Board Side Mount Bracket

Lockable side mount for recovery boards.

R 1,590 at Dometic ↗

Pre-order, ships October 2026
Slimline 3 quick release awning mount brackets on the side of the rack
New Pre-order

Accessory

Slimline 3 Quick Release Awning Mount

R 1,400 at Dometic ↗

Pre-order, ships October 2026
Spade held in a Slimline 3 spade mount on the rack
New Pre-order

Accessory

Slimline 3 Spade or Shovel Mount

R 750 at Dometic ↗

Pre-order, ships October 2026
Slimline 3 shower arm holding a shower bag above the rack
New Pre-order

Accessory

Slimline 3 Shower Arm

R 675 at Dometic ↗

Pre-order, ships October 2026

Fridges, tents and storage

Load bin and camp gear

A cargo slide, a fridge and a tough box that fits on the rack or in the bin.

Cargo bed slide extended out of a load bin

Camp

Cargo Bed Slide / Small

Extends 832 mm. Rated 350 kg out, 500 kg closed.

R 16,950 at Dometic ↗
Dometic CFX5 55IM fridge

Camp

Dometic CFX5 55IM

55 L with a built-in ice maker.

R 12,725 at Dometic ↗
Front Runner Wolf Pack Pro storage box

Camp

Wolf Pack Pro

Stackable box for the rack or the load bin.

R 525 at Dometic ↗
Pro Water Tank 42 L mounted on a roof rack

Camp

Pro Water Tank With Mounting System / 42L

42 L, food grade, rack brackets included.

R 1,669 at Dometic ↗

On the road

Photos: Dometic

Questions

What is the Dometic Front Runner Series?

It is Dometic's range of equipment for vehicle-based travel, built on Front Runner's experience. It starts with roof racks and grows into rack accessories, storage, tents, cooling and cooking. The products are made to work together.

Will a Slimline 3 fit my bakkie?

Dometic South Africa sells Slimline 3 kits for the double cab Toyota Hilux (8th and 9th gen), Ford Ranger T6.2 (P703) and Ranger Super Duty, Isuzu D-Max (RG01), Mazda BT-50 (TF) and VW Amarok (NF). The Land Cruiser 79 bakkie uses Slimline II kits, listed above. Dometic's vehicle finder lists every kit.

Do my Front Runner accessories work on the Slimline 3?

Dometic says the Slimline 3 works with its top-mount rack accessories, and there are new Slimline 3 parts too, like the awning and recovery board mounts above. Check the product page for your accessory to be sure.

Do I have to drill my roof?

It depends on the kit. Many Front Runner kits use the vehicle's factory mounting points or gutters, and their product pages say no drilling is needed. Some do need drilling, like the Hilux Pro Bed rack. Read the fitting notes on the product page for your kit.

Where can I buy it in South Africa?

Online at dometic.com, which is now the home of Front Runner in South Africa: frontrunneroutfitters.com redirects there. For a dealer near you, contact Dometic South Africa through its support page.

What warranty do the racks have?

Dometic says all Front Runner Series racks have a 5-year warranty. The terms are on its warranty page.

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Racks, fridges, tents and storage on dometic.com.

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