Roof Rack roller for Tent

Submitted: Friday, Oct 17, 2008 at 16:10

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Red Tail Black (WA)

Hi Guys
We have just got our new Oztent rv5 (2mts x 45cm x 22kg) and was wondering if anyone had any ideas of storages on the roof racks. Thought someone might have an idea for a drop down roller system like the tradies have for large heavy ladder etc. Its to sit on top of our troopy and the roof rack is 2.2 long but would like to get some kind of roller system to make it easy to get it back up. If anyone has any ideas or photos it would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers Red Tail Black

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Reply By: Member - Mick O (VIC) - Friday, Oct 17, 2008 at 16:36

Friday, Oct 17, 2008 at 16:36

Would it fit in one of those Ozpods? You see one of those in the trading post every now and then. Expensive tho.

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Follow Up By: Red Tail Black (WA) - Saturday, Oct 18, 2008 at 01:30

Saturday, Oct 18, 2008 at 01:30

Thanks Mick don't think it will fit and we wanted it to drop down so we could push it back up. Like a boat roller set up.
Cheers Red Tail Black

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Reply By: Sand Man (SA) - Friday, Oct 17, 2008 at 18:18

Friday, Oct 17, 2008 at 18:18

Rhino have a ladder roller product which by itself, or in association with a ladder rail will provide you with a workable solution.

Ladder Rollers

Ladder Rails (2.6m)

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Follow Up By: Red Tail Black (WA) - Saturday, Oct 18, 2008 at 01:48

Saturday, Oct 18, 2008 at 01:48

Thanks Sand Man we might be able to do something with the Rollers has given us another thought .
Cheers Red Tail Black

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Reply By: troopyman - Friday, Oct 17, 2008 at 22:48

Friday, Oct 17, 2008 at 22:48

Carry a small lader and throw it up on the roof rack when not in use . ladderz

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Follow Up By: Red Tail Black (WA) - Saturday, Oct 18, 2008 at 01:50

Saturday, Oct 18, 2008 at 01:50

Thanks Troopyman already have a ladder but at 22kg trying to make it easier for ourselves. Thanks Red Tail Black

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Reply By: Rowdy6032 - Friday, Oct 17, 2008 at 23:21

Friday, Oct 17, 2008 at 23:21

Hi

Also have the Oztent rv5.

We have a roller & kayak carrier at the back of a Wind Cheetah roof rack on a Prado. The rack etc purchased from Front Runner in Welshpool.

We place the tent on the roller at the back and roll it into the kayak carrier.

Works great, cost an arm and a leg :-)

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Follow Up By: Red Tail Black (WA) - Saturday, Oct 18, 2008 at 01:28

Saturday, Oct 18, 2008 at 01:28

Hi Rowdy This sounds like what we were thinking about. Do you have any photos and would I be able to have a box come down on this roller like the drop down fridge slides on a larger scale.We are hoping to have a light one made to protect it from the rain etc. Is there any change out of a grand.
Cheers Red Tail Black

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Follow Up By: Rowdy6032 - Sunday, Oct 19, 2008 at 21:38

Sunday, Oct 19, 2008 at 21:38

The main cost for me was the rack itself.

The Kayak holders were $98 and the Rhino boat loader roller $95.

I assume they could be adapted for any rack.

I believe the bag that the tent comes in is waterproof if that is any help.

I haven't tried to upload photo's before but I will have a go later.

I am in the Armadale area if that is any help, happy to drop around and show you if you like.

Apart from that I suggest you give Front Runner (Opposite Lock)
a ring 9362 1744.

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Follow Up By: Red Tail Black (WA) - Monday, Oct 20, 2008 at 02:22

Monday, Oct 20, 2008 at 02:22

Thanks Rowdy you are out our way,we are in Huntingdale have now got the tent and yes the bag is weather proof but they never quite seal around the zippers.
We put it up on the rack today and it wasn't as heavy as we thought. Might go with a box but use the rollers to make it easy to get in.Will give you a call and try and catch up.
Cheers Brian

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Follow Up By: Rowdy6032 - Monday, Oct 20, 2008 at 17:22

Monday, Oct 20, 2008 at 17:22

042 970 3539 when you are ready.

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Reply By: Member - Graeme W (NSW) - Saturday, Oct 18, 2008 at 11:44

Saturday, Oct 18, 2008 at 11:44

Thule make a kayak carrier that drops down the side of the car. It's called the Hullavator. You may be able to use that. I think they're about $650.

Graeme

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