Roof Top Tent Load Bars

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Roof top tent load bars.

If the total is within the maximum roof loading and or rack loading as specified by the vehicle and rack manufacturer then you are good to load up your roof top tent. Roof top tents typically weigh in at around 45kg. Benefits of a rooftop tent setup is a breeze after the initial install. The rooftop tent load bars are sold in pairs and come with end stainless steel end caps mounting feet and stainless steel bolts and nuts required for fitment.

Varying systems are used to attach different tents to different types of roof rack but most rtts use bolts and mounting plates meaning that square bars are easier to work with than the oval shaped whisp bars which can be too wide for the plates supplied with the tent. It is always suggested to shift heavier loads towards the front of the tent and much lighter loads like a solar panel to the rear. The load rating for the cargo rails on the tent roof is 50kg. A two bar system that works best for small roof top tents a three bar system engineer recommended that distributes the load even better for your regular sized roof top tents with dimensions 1400mm by 2400mm or a four bar system if you have chosen a particularly long roof top tent.

These tents mount to your vehicle s roof crossbars and can be easily deployed in just a few minutes when you find a camp spot. The expedition 3 roof top tent is made entirely of aluminum which allows it to carry a heavy load on the built in crossbars and means that it can be set up very quickly. This wedge style tent features gas pressure springs and three entrances with mosquito nets. That said the slimline is made of t6 aluminum stainless steel and comes with the pick up load bed tracks the load bed leg as well as the rack tray and all the installation hardware needed.

A ladder folds out so that you can climb up into your home away from home far away from any puddles insects and roaming wildlife. The bars and end caps have a matt black finish and the bars have been engineered and extruded on 3 sides to take m8 bolts or nuts enabling easy fitment of eye bolts for tie down straps or for fitment of other accessories such as the bush company recovery track brackets. Depending on the tent s dimensions as well as on the truck s bed and roof dimensions you might want to get the load rack or a standard roof rack. It is important to note that where the load is located on the roof will determine how easy or difficult it is to open the tent.