Rubber? sheet under roof rack storage bag
Submitted: Friday, Apr 15, 2011 at 16:02
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Do people just put their roof rack storage bag straight on to the rack? - or place some kind of rubber sheeting down first. I saw this recently on a 4WD - I assume this stops the storage bag from wearing out too quickly from rubbing on the metal. Any opinions or comments are welcome Thanks D&G
Reply By: muffin man - Friday, Apr 15, 2011 at 16:18
Friday, Apr 15, 2011 at 16:18
Mine has marine carpet sewn into the canvas floor.
You could put this down first, light and strong.
MM
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Reply By: Uncle-Laurie - Friday, Apr 15, 2011 at 16:27
Friday, Apr 15, 2011 at 16:27
We use a piece if that perforated plastic sheeting , works
well.
cheers Unc
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Follow Up By: Crackles - Sunday, Apr 17, 2011 at 15:55
Sunday, Apr 17, 2011 at 15:55
We use coreflute too. Cheap, light & minimises wear.
Cheers Craig......
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Reply By: tg123 - Friday, Apr 15, 2011 at 16:31
Friday, Apr 15, 2011 at 16:31
Use the interlocking rubber mats, cut to size to fit rack - got ones with approx 20mm holes so water can't
pool as easily - available at any camping store
Cheers
TG
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Follow Up By: Member - Brad H (WA) - Friday, Apr 15, 2011 at 17:26
Friday, Apr 15, 2011 at 17:26
Agree. We don't have a roof top bag, but I have covered the roof rack with the interlocking mats, attached with cable ties so they don't blow about.
I make sure the ends of the cable ties are cut off and faced downwards. They are easier on the bare feet when I climb up there to wash down after a trip.
The mats protect the rack (and roof) especially when I toss a load of firewood up there. Also protects other stuff up there from rubbing damage so I guess it should work for the tent.
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Reply By: Member Al (Sunshine Coast) - Friday, Apr 15, 2011 at 16:49
Friday, Apr 15, 2011 at 16:49
Agreed that you need something. Mounted directly,
mine started to wear on pressure points!
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Reply By: Member - John and Val - Friday, Apr 15, 2011 at 16:55
Friday, Apr 15, 2011 at 16:55
Putting something underneath your canvas may stop it rubbing and wearing through. But you need to ensure that there is good drainage. If water can collect eg on a rubber sheet, that water will quickly seep into the bag. Also any water that pools under the bag adds to weight up top.
We have a canvas bag that rests on a solid base but have had the experience of having most of the contents of the bag wet even after a few mms of rain. The water was forced under the bag as we drove along and quickly soaked through the canvas. Top of the bag was dry.
Cheers,
Val
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Reply By: Ozhumvee - Friday, Apr 15, 2011 at 19:44
Friday, Apr 15, 2011 at 19:44
Indoor/outdoor carpet works
well, the one without a backing, about 3-4 mm thick. It's cheap and can be cable tied to the roofrack to secure it. It is also very tough, won't tear and doesn't hold moisture and dries quickly, we used it for years on the troopy.
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Reply By: D&G - Saturday, Apr 16, 2011 at 08:42
Saturday, Apr 16, 2011 at 08:42
thanks everyone for the useful and practical ideas - another example of the
forum working
well - cheers D&G
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Reply By: Sand Man (SA) - Sunday, Apr 17, 2011 at 15:39
Sunday, Apr 17, 2011 at 15:39
I place a mesh rubber mat underneath the canvas packa bag.
As
well as reducing physical wear, it allows water that may have worked its way underneath, to drain away quicker and provide better ventilation.
Bill
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Follow Up By: D&G - Sunday, Apr 17, 2011 at 15:45
Sunday, Apr 17, 2011 at 15:45
Hi Sand Man (SA) where did you buy the mesh rubber mat - I'm in
Adelaide.
Thanks
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Follow Up By: Sand Man (SA) - Monday, Apr 18, 2011 at 07:19
Monday, Apr 18, 2011 at 07:19
I bought
mine at Roof Rack World, 466 Main North Road Blair Athol.
Very helpful guys there too.
Clark Rubber stores may also stock a similar product.
Bill.
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Follow Up By: D&G - Monday, Apr 18, 2011 at 11:53
Monday, Apr 18, 2011 at 11:53
Thanks I'll follow that up D&G
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Reply By: trainslux - Monday, Apr 18, 2011 at 19:15
Monday, Apr 18, 2011 at 19:15
strips of carpet, then you can use them for traction when you get bogged.
Works for me.
T
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