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Submitted: Monday, Oct 01, 2007 at 11:28

Twinkles

Thinking of getting roof top tent for those trips where towing not advisable. Have an 04 dual cab Hilux with canopy. It has no gutters, but has two grooves in the roof for racks. Need racks with high weight bearing capacity. How many bars would I need? I'm on the Mornington Peninsula, so would also like some advise on where to get them.
Thanks in advance.
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AnswerID: 264556   Submitted: Monday, Oct 01, 2007 at 11:47

Member - Wim (Qld) replied:

Twinkles.

I have a roof top on an LC100.
Total of six points of contact, therefore three bars.

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FollowupID: 526375   Submitted: Monday, Oct 01, 2007 at 19:12

Twinkles posted:

Hi Wim, what type of rack & where did you get them. Price?
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FollowupID: 526431   Submitted: Tuesday, Oct 02, 2007 at 07:00

Member - Wim (Qld) posted:

Twinkles.

Mine is a full length rack. Modified "tradesmans" with the sides cut off to suit the tent. Has an area in front of the tent for additional luggage.
I got the rack from a mob in Bris that sells roof top tents. Don't remember the exact price, but not cheap.

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AnswerID: 264562   Submitted: Monday, Oct 01, 2007 at 12:36

Nick R (VIC) replied:

Hey twinkles,
How are you going now? get my email last week?
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FollowupID: 526334   Submitted: Monday, Oct 01, 2007 at 14:03

Twinkles posted:

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AnswerID: 264591   Submitted: Monday, Oct 01, 2007 at 18:22

Middle Jeff replied:

Hi Twinkles

It will depend on the brand, I have a howling moon and it only needs two.

Have fun

Craig
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FollowupID: 526376   Submitted: Monday, Oct 01, 2007 at 19:14

Twinkles posted:

Hi Jeff, how much did they cost & where did you get them?
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FollowupID: 526385   Submitted: Monday, Oct 01, 2007 at 19:51

Middle Jeff posted:

Hi Twinkles

I just went to supercheap and brought the heaviest they had, but anything over 75KG should do it, I have no idea how much, sorry.

Have fun

Craig
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