roof racks for roof top tent

Submitted: Monday, Oct 01, 2007 at 11:28
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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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Reply By: Member - Wim (Qld) - Monday, Oct 01, 2007 at 11:47

Monday, Oct 01, 2007 at 11:47
Twinkles.

I have a roof top on an LC100.
Total of six points of contact, therefore three bars.
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Follow Up By: Twinkles - Monday, Oct 01, 2007 at 19:12

Monday, Oct 01, 2007 at 19:12
Hi Wim, what type of rack & where did you get them. Price?
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Follow Up By: Member - Wim (Qld) - Tuesday, Oct 02, 2007 at 07:00

Tuesday, Oct 02, 2007 at 07:00
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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Reply By: Nick R (VIC) - Monday, Oct 01, 2007 at 12:36

Monday, Oct 01, 2007 at 12:36
Hey twinkles,
How are you going now? get my email last week?
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Follow Up By: Twinkles - Monday, Oct 01, 2007 at 14:03

Monday, Oct 01, 2007 at 14:03
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Reply By: Middle Jeff - Monday, Oct 01, 2007 at 18:22

Monday, Oct 01, 2007 at 18:22
Hi Twinkles

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

Have fun

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Follow Up By: Twinkles - Monday, Oct 01, 2007 at 19:14

Monday, Oct 01, 2007 at 19:14
Hi Jeff, how much did they cost & where did you get them?
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Follow Up By: Middle Jeff - Monday, Oct 01, 2007 at 19:51

Monday, Oct 01, 2007 at 19:51
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.

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