Jayco Outback

Hi Blaze.

We have just purchase a Jayco eagle outback (Still waiting for it to be delivered)
We were told that they can carry a lite weight tinnie, but never try and raise the roof with the tinnie on top as it will put excess stress on the roof supports.
I'm sure they are covering there back sides and don't want warranty clams for collapsed roofs.
I also plan to put a tinnie on top of ours. I will unload it before raising the roof. Don't want any surprises during the night.

Cheers
Rob

Ah, so the research on the motorhome was a no, mate? You could tow a bigger boat with them though. Thought you could make your own 4by one.... Jayco {:-!>

Blaze, i used to own an Jayco Eagle and had the same problem,i had a roof rack that i made, with the weight of the roof rack and accessories it all came up to about 140kg. Then i went to the manufacture in Dandenong (Vic) and he said to either get 4 lengths of 2 by 1 pieces of wood or what i used was 4 pieces of 25mm x 25mm box tube steel. Wind the roof all the way to the top, put the steel or wood in each corner of the roof, then take the pressure off the roof. Never had a problem and used that for years, until i sold it. They say no more then 100kgs, but he said the cable can hold up to 150kgs. Speak to your local manufacturer, piece of mind.
Hopes this helps,
Lance