Rhino-Rack are experts in vehicle roof systems and we, in case you didn’t know, make the world’s most useful roof racks. So here is the guide you need to setting your Roof Top Tent up safely and securely.Look at your vehicle manual and the weight of the tent you aim to put on it. The weight of roof top tents on the market ranges from 40kg-60kg. Each vehicle manufacturer has a weight limit their roof can handle so first make sure the weight is within the loading capacity of your roof.The variations of roof racks we produce differ in the amount of crossbars and the mounting style. Our Fixed Mounting Point, Trackmounts, Backbones and Gutter Mount systems can all handle the load rating of a roof top tent. We do not recommend the 2500 systems for a roof top tent as extreme weight increases can alter the engineering of the product. Think of it this way – would you try to drive a 2WD vehicle across the Simpson Desert just because it might make it or would you choose a 4WD that will get the job done comfortably? The same applies for selecting Rhino-Rack Roof Racks and Crossbars
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Now that you’ve selected your mounting system it is time to sort out how many crossbars go on top of them, and under your roof top tent. For effective roof top tent mounting, your options are; 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.The Pioneer range comes in several sizes that will suit any Roof Top Tent style. The solid base of the Pioneer allows for more comfort particularly with standard overhanging roof top tents. These tend to have a thinner base plate than the self contained versions. If you were to get a smaller tent with a large Pioneer Platform then there is room for storage outside of the tent in the form of a R hino-Rack Luggage Bag or Roof Box , again ensure your roof top capacity.The majority of roof top tents are fitted to the roof rack system with a U-Bolt or Universal Clamp. We recommend you check with your roof top tent supplier before purchasing to ensure that these are the correct measurements for your Rhino-Rack system. If the supplied bolts or clamps are too small then it is a simple procedure to get the appropriate fit. The Rhino-Rack Heavy Duty crossbar is 40mm wide and the Vortex bar is 80mm wide for when you’re checking the fit. If you’re using the Pioneer Platform as your base then the fitment will be similar. Some brands of roof top tents will require holes drilled into the Pioneer Platform. Due to the reinforced nylon and aluminium materials of the Pioneer Platform there is no risk of corrosion issues or structural weakening. Remember to regularly check your fitting system and tighten where necessary after long or corrugated drives.The majority of the roof top tents on the market come with a support ladder. This is used as structural support for the overhanging section of your roof top tent not just a means of entering. The biggest error we see is the incorrect set up of this ladder and structural problems are always the result. Remember that it is not just a way for you to get onto the roof so when setting it up make sure it is on hard ground and evenly placed.Our range of shade awnings is the ultimate adventure accessory. The Batwing Awning gives you a 270 degree shade area pulled directly from your vehicle. Waking up in a sun heated tent can be the worst thing about roof top tenting but when you can climb down from the roof and settle into the comfort of a large shaded area then your ability to enjoy any weather condition sky rockets.The same applies for our Sunseeker Awnings . These accessories set up in minutes and make the most of your camping space.
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