Question: Roof Toppers
Submitted: Wednesday, Sep 07, 2011 at 22:45
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Stephen H
Hi All, I was wondering if any one has seen a Tinny carried on top of a Pop Top Caravan.My roof racks on my Pajero wont carry a Tinny(plastic)Wondering if I could build a frame on the roof frame of the van to carry the boat for short trips so I dont have to leave the boat at
home. Won't be raising the roof with the boat on.Have a winch system worked out to get it up on top.
Cheers Steve
Reply By: tonysmc - Thursday, Sep 08, 2011 at 11:28
Thursday, Sep 08, 2011 at 11:28
Hi Stephen,
Yes I have done it and the only problem was taking it off each night when travelling. I did try winding the roof up with it on (just to try) and you could feel the strain and the roof moved around a lot. I have seem the cable break on a poptop and it is far to dangerous not to take the boat off.
I also had the advantaged that I could travel with the boat on the car if I wanted to drive to the water and leave the camper behind. So this would be your only downside with having an "only camper" option.
cheers Tony.
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Follow Up By: Stephen H - Thursday, Sep 08, 2011 at 21:23
Thursday, Sep 08, 2011 at 21:23
Thanks for your help Tony,
I have a fold up boat trailor to move the boat around. Just looking for a way to get the boat to our destinations,only short trips and won't need to be lifting the roof with the boat on top. When I retire I'll get the right set up (new car and boat loader).Happy Travels.
Cheers Stephen
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