Recommended Roof Rack System For 2015 Mazda 3 For a Roof Top Tent
Question:
Hi - I am looking for a roof rack/cross bar set that will fit my 2014 Mazda 3 hatchback 5 door that would fit a rooftnest roof top tent - external width of 50 with a weight of 165 lbs. Ideally, I would also be able to attach an awning to the cross bars while the roof top tent is also attached. Can you help me find the right cross bar set for my car? Thank you!
asked by: Erin M
Expert Reply:
I would be happy to recommend a roof rack for your 2014 Mazda 3 5 Door Hatchback for carrying a 165lb Roofnest Rooftop Tent.
If your Mazda 3 has fixed mounting points on the roof I recommend the Yakima Roof Rack System which uses 50" Yakima JetStream Crossbars # Y00425, SkyLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars # Y53TR, and Landing Pads # Y00248.
If your Mazda 3 does NOT have fixed mounting points then I recommend the Yakima Roof Rack System which uses 60" Yakima JetStream Crossbars - Aluminum # Y00426, BaseLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars - Naked Roofs # Y28TR, and Fit Kits # Y06130 and # Y06132.
Both of these options have the 165lb weight capacity you mentioned your rooftop tent require, and will fit the width of your tent but will not have the extra room required to add an awning to the crossbars.
For an awning I recommend reaching out to Roofnest to see if they have an option available that mounts directly to the tent.
I included a video for the products mentioned for you to take a look at.
Products Referenced in This Question
Landing Pad 22 for Yakima SkyLine and Control Towers - Qty 4
- Roof Rack
- Fit Kits
- 4 Pack
- Yakima
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Yakima JetStream Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 60" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 60 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Yakima
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BaseClip Fit Kit for Yakima BaseLine Roof Rack Towers - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Fit Kits
- 2 Pack
- Yakima
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BaseClip Fit Kit for Yakima BaseLine Roof Rack Towers - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Fit Kits
- 2 Pack
- Yakima
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BaseLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars - Naked Roofs - Qty 4
- Accessories and Parts
- Roof Rack
- Tower Parts
- Towers
- Yakima
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SkyLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars - Fixed Mounting Points, Flush Rails, and Track Systems - Qty 4
- Accessories and Parts
- Roof Rack
- Tower Parts
- Towers
- Yakima
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Yakima JetStream Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 50" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 50 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Yakima
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