And Now....A stuffed roof rack

Bugga!!

Willem, are you sure it was only around 90k? Sounds like you are taking enough gear to rebuild a town !
I agree. I don't like racks and won't be taking one. "If it don't stow, it don't go "
I managed to put the rear tyre carrier on so I can carry 2 complete tyres outside. A rack would only encourage me to take more junk. And it wouldn't stop there, I'd probably buy a trailer :))

Just under 2 years old...doesn't sound very sturdy does it? But make it like a battleship and you risk cracking the roof pillers as you know.

Hi Willem,
Aluminium or steel?

Willem, I guess you have no choice, if you dont buy the bits, you cant use it and you cant sell it. I think they have got you.. LOL!! Michael

Hi Willem,

Is that three issues now? If so, there shouldn't be anymore...lol

On a side note, I will be in Adelaide for two weeks in June (19th - 30th) for work, so if you are popping down to "the big smoke" before you leave on your next adventure, give us a call and we can catch up.

Cheers

Glenn

Without mentioning brands, my ARB half rack broke all six bottom lateral load-carrying rails where they meet the side rails at a full round-the-pipe weld. The rack had only been carrying a spare tyre and rim, plus a 9kg gas bottle for a year. We had them welded up again and are waiting for them to go again. Dang corrugations make everything look like junk - irrespective of brand.

Willem,

I'm just glad that nothing let go on the trip mate as that would have a damn sight more inconvenient.

Those roofracks, trailers, LR tanks, spot lights and assorted mechanical components in vehicles all seems to have some sort of failure rate. I did notice from your previous posts that the trailer performed well so it was well made unlike mine. I had spring troubles in the trailer and the manufacturer also said that I was the only one with this issue but I found that hard to believe from him and no doubt you feel the same way about your rack man.

I just hate these businesses making outlandish statements as they continue to do business uninterupted (see LR tank post) and I reckon they deserve the adverse publicity these forums provide. I hope they catch on and pick up their game so I am impressed that they were at least prepared to negotiate with you after all this time - mind you I would think a rack should last longer than 2 years.

Not trying to be a smart @rse here but my rack is still intact after carrying the tinnie, OB, fuel tank and some sundry gear. It is aluminium and I thought it was well made and it seems it is. I was thinking of taking this post to the missus who nagged me for ever on why we had to spend all those $ on that rack.

Kind regards

Theo

also check your pillars and gutters, chances are you may have issues there.

has been reported that the A pillars crack with hard rack use.