![]() ![]() Tip! For those with a tall vehicle (or short stature), consider bringing a small step-stool to more easily access your roof rack or set up a rooftop tent. Roof racks are also great places to transport things you might pick up along the way, like firewood for camp, or building supplies to dial in your garage adventure gear storage system. Classic roof rack setup- RTT in the back and extra, open, room in the front It does, however, add a lot of weight to the top of your vehicle, and can affect the way it performs. Sleeping high atop our adventuremobile is good fun, as discussed here. Having a secure transport solution for our big gear is essential to the lifestyle.Īnother great reason to have a roof rack is the proper mounting place they provide for a roof-top tent. The main reason to have a burly roof rack is to haul bulky gear, like kayaks, bicycles, SUPs, surfboards, etc. Leave gear or rack accessories on your vehicle when not in use, like that ski rack in the middle of the summer.Overload the capacity of your rack system.Use bungee cords or twine to secure gear.Use the locks on your rack accessories, as the locks are backup to the securing mechanism.Carry bulky gear that won’t fit in your vehicle.Use proper Cam straps to secure your load.Refer to rooftop tent and rack manufacturers for more details. When parked, the additional weight of humans and gear in a rooftop tent can be much higher. The 165-pound weight limit is very common and applies to a moving load. But think hard when adding roof top tents or other heavy bulky loads. That should be more than enough for your weekend adventure gear hauling needs. This can be found in the owner’s manual of your specific vehicle. Many times the max capacity is determined by the load rating of the roof itself. The lowest rated piece in your roof-rack system will be the max capacity of the system. Be sure to bring your outdoor toys on all your off road excursions. You might be surprised that most modern sedans, wagons, SUV and crossovers only have a roof capacity of 165 pounds. Proper roof racks are awesome for so many reasons, but you don’t need to fill them with gear all the time! Roof Racks: Capacity And Limitations It’s common sense, but way too often overlooked: When outfitting a proper off-road overland vehicle be sure to keep the weight as low as possible. How not to load your roof rack all photos by Bryon Dorr These tips will help you maximize your roof rack usage. Roof Racks add versatility and space to your rig. ![]()
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