Roof Rack Question

What sort of things are you planning on putting up there?

EG is it HIGH HEAVY things, or just the tent and sleeping gear which would be the best bet in one of them canvas bags, and 2 spare tires on rims?

To many variables, some heavy things may be safer than others.

rough idea of what you intend to put up there.......

voxson
i try not to load mine to much but spare tyre jerry cansx4 jack shovel and dont forget GVM of vehicle
stevewatch this space
only 40 sleeps to go but whose counting

Also try to put heavy things to the cetner, not hanging on the edges....

This is gunna freighten U, 120kg max.

Sounds like a lot to me, think of the weight when the vehicle sways from side to side even in slow going rutted roads, them multiply that for corrugated roads or that gigantic pothole that you dont see. too heavy for me. Michael

I think you will find most vehicles will go over the GVM. I got quite a shock when I put mine over the weighbridge and was close to the limit before even filling the fridge up. I don't see any way around it but suggest that you consider carrying just spare cases rather than complete rims and tyres. Cheers
Allan

Voxson, I know the dilema you are going thru as I had the same problem last year. Come to think of it I was on the Mitchell Plateau 12 months ago today. My only advise is to be ruthless with what you are taking. I limited myself to approx 140kg up top with an alloy roof rack. This consisited of 2 fuel jerrys 50kg (which I emptied at 1st opportunity), 2 Tyre casings 34kg (get some tyre pliers & spare tubes), 4 bed rolls 12kg (yes we has 2 kids in the back), tools 20kg, cast iron camp oven etc 15kg, air compressor 8kg & an axe 3kg after taking into account other smaller bits & pieces & the cover to go over it all it came to around 140-150 kg. Empty your jerrys & that comes down to 100kg. Drink all you beer & then you can move other items into the car. Use a tyre casing then another 17kg is freed up. Its a case of constantly adjusting for you load as you go thru your trip & remember to keep checking the load, the roof rack & the gutter mounts regularly. Just use your scone & you wont have any dramas.

Voxson
Do you really need to carry extra fuel - I've done the Cape thing from Canberra and found that there was absolutely no need to carry extra fuel for myself - 2.8tdi GU Patrol. I have a range of 1000+km with the standard tanks - and nowhere in the trip to the Tip will you have to travel anywhere near that distance without fuel being available (ie unleaded or diesel).
Enjoy your trip.
Cheers
Pete

Voxson
Do you really need to carry extra fuel - I've done the Cape thing from Canberra and found that there was absolutely no need to carry extra fuel for myself - 2.8tdi GU Patrol. I have a range of 1000+km with the standard tanks - and nowhere in the trip to the Tip will you have to travel anywhere near that distance without fuel being available (ie unleaded or diesel).
Enjoy your trip.
Cheers
Pete

I specifically remember an ARB rep stating that their racks are rated to 150kgs.
Remember to place heavy items such as jerries at each side of the roof rack right above the struts/pillars as these are the strongest points.
Do you have a cargo barrier?
I installed my own about three months ago and stack everything to the roof, pretty much now only keep a 45L water tank, shower tent, and 20kg oztent up there.
RegardsGibb River in July.
Chris

Ok then,,,,, heres the new plan...
25litres of water, tyre casing inside the vehicle and the hilift jack on the back door with the other spare which is about 65kgs freed up... Thanks for the input....
And the other ½ has stayed at home (she was coming but work commitments nabbed her) "sucks" but thats life...

And to respond to your comment "patrol22" about fuel range, i have a range of 350kms on 77litres on unleaded petrol an i am unsure of where to purchase LPG through QLD on the way to the Cape....

Regards........._____________________________________________
Countin the days till July 4th. *Cape York Trip*
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book in at a crash repairer at cairns and have a new roof fitted.!!!!
hehe
yours truelly