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  • Can Adarac Ladder Rack Support Roof Top Tent
  • The Adarac Pro Series Custom Truck Bed Ladder Rack # A4000950 that fits your 5-foot bed 2017 Colorado has a total weight rating of 500-lbs between the two bars so it can be used to support a roof tent so long as the total load of the tent, gear and occupants remains within the rack's capacity. The specific tent's installation hardware will also need to be compatible with the Adarac crossbar dimensions (which are 1-1/2 x 1-1/2-inches) and with their spacing. The page I linked for you shows...
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  • What Is the Weight Limit for the Rooftop Tent Rack for Jeep JK Hardtop ER32FR
  • The Rooftop Tent Rack for Jeep JK Hardtop part # ER32FR which is a fit for a 2012 Jeep Wrangler does not have a listed weight capacity. I checked with the manufacturer and this is the information they have given in regards to weight. "This package is designed to hold (2-3 people plus tent equivalent) of Static Weight when properly distributed using the Weight Distribution Feet (9 included) and the required Solid Hard Top Brackets (included). Weight limit is limited to vehciles capabilities,...
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  • Will 350 lb Top Tier Crossbar Rating for Yakima EasyRider Double Decker Trailer Handle Rooftop Tent
  • The 350 lb rating for the top crossbars on the Yakima EasyRider Double Decker Trailer # Y08129 has to do with the dynamic (or moving) weight capacity. Yakima doesn't list the static (non-moving) weight capacity, but pretty much all rooftop tent manufacturers say if the crossbars can handle 165 lbs then the crossbars are strong enough for the weight of the rooftop tent as well as the people it can hold.
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  • Can I Install a Rooftop Tent on the Rhino-Rack RVP Roof Rack on My 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe?
  • I have a great answer for you. Unfortunately, Rhino-Rack does not provide the static weight capacity of their roof racks. This weight capacity is the weight limit of the rack when the vehicle is stopped. However, given that the Rhino-Rack RVP Roof Rack # RR87QJ attaches to your fixed mounting points in the flush rails on your 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe, it will be able to support people in a roof top tent as long as you do not exceed the weight capacity of the tent or the overall weight capacity...
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  • Dimensions of Tent in Storage Bag of Rightline Gear SUV Tent with Rainfly # RL110907
  • I went out into our warehouse and measured the storage bag of the Rightline Gear SUV Tent with Rainfly # RL110907 that you referenced and found that it measures 29 inches long by 10 inches wide and 9 inches tall.
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  • Roof Rack for 2014 Chevy Traverse that Has Capacity for Roof Top Tent
  • This is a really good question. So the roof rack capacities we list like for the Rhino Rack that fits your 2014 Chevy Traverse # RRVA137B-2, # RRRLKVA, and # DK297 the number is a dynamic rating meaning when the vehicle is on the road hitting bumps which will exaggerate the weight carried. This is why roof rack tent manufacturers will say that the rack the tent is used on needs to have a dynamic rating of at least 165 lbs to be able to carry the fully weight of the tent plus people.
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  • What is the Weight Capacity of a Roof Rack with a Roof Top Tent
  • The weight capacity of the roof rack needs to be at least 165 lbs for Yakima's Roof Top Tents # Y07437 and then the tent has a capacity of 600 lbs. When the vehicle is standing still the weight capacity is what the tents capacity is. This measurement will depend on what tent you decide to go with and what its regulations and capacities are. After you figure the weight of the contents in the tent you will still need to check with the owners manual of your 2010 BMW X5 to see what the roof...
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  • Weight of Rightline Gear SUV Tent
  • The Rightline Gear SUV Tent with Rainfly # RL110907 weighs 21 pounds.
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  • How Big is the Clamp on Replacement Mounting Bracket for Yakima SkyRise Rooftop Tent
  • I reached out to Yakima and found that the opening for the Replacement Mounting Bracket for Yakima SkyRise Rooftop Tent # 8880735 is 4". This allows it to fit their 4" HD crossbars. In general, the Yakima SkyRise Tent like the # Y07436 will fit most aftermarket round, square, aero, and elliptical crossbars. As long as your cross brace does not exceed the 4" opening and is similar in design to crossbars you should be able to attach the SkyRise Tent to your truck.
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  • What Are The Dimensions Of Replacement Bracket For Yakima Skyrise Roof Tent?
  • The Replacement Bracket # 8880735 measures 18-3/8" long and 2-3/4" wide. It is used on Yakima Skyrise tents such as Yakima SkyRise HD Tent for Roof Rack Crossbars - 2 Person - 400 lbs # Y07436.
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  • Availability of Tent for Use on Rooftop of 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan
  • We do offer tents intended for use with a vehicle like your 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan - the Rightline Gear # RL110907 - which mounts at the rear hatch, but we do not offer tents designed for a vehicle's roof. This spacious tent measures 8-feet x 8-feet and is over 7-feet tall. It is rated for a sleeping capacity of 4 adults. We suggest using tarp under the tent - Erickson's 10 x 10 reversible tarp # EM57032. It is quite likely that the van's roof weight capacity would be insufficient to...
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  • Can a Roof Mounted Basket Support a Roof Top Tent
  • As long as the weight of the tent is within the 150 pound capacity of the Thule basket, # TH859XT, and the weight is evenly distributed I don't see why it couldn't support a roof top tent. The roof rack and vehicle roof will also need to be rated high enough for the roof top tent. Rhino-Rack baskets # RMCB and # RMCB02 are rated for 165 pounds but again you are limited to the lowest rated component whether it be the vehicle roof, the roof rack, or the basket.
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  • How Much Does the Rightline Gear SUV Tent Part # RL110907 Weigh
  • The Rightline Gear SUV Tent, part # RL110907, has a shipping weight of 21 pounds. This includes all of the pieces of the tent including the storage bag and packaging materials. Without the packaging it'll be a little less but it's safe to say the the total weight is a little under 20 pounds.
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  • Malone Roof Rack for 2004 Chevy Tahoe for Rooftop Tent
  • A Smittybilt XL tent weighs about 150-lbs without add-ons, so it is within the 165-lb weight capacity of the Malone Roof Rack # MPG216. This rack's 58-inch AirFlow2 load bars are longer than many others and will spread the load across a wider area. I linked our main page for camping accessories in case you need other items such as camping chairs # 3697910BS, an adjustable folding table like # CAM51893 or an outdoor mat like # FR46341 that will keep the tent interior clean. It would be...
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  • Low Profile Roof Top Tent Recommendation for a 2019 Subaru Forester
  • When the Yakima SkyRise HD Tent for Roof Rack Crossbars # Y07436 is folded up it measures 48" wide x 42" long x 16-1/2" tall so it will be a few inches taller than the opening to your garage when mounted on top of your 2019 Subaru Forester. For a similar tent option I recommend checking out the Thule Tepui Foothill Rooftop Tent # TH37HJ which has a slightly different design up folds down so it only sits 9-1/2" tall, so this will definitely allow you to pull into your garage without removing...
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  • Rolled Up Dimensions of Rightline Truck Bed Tent While Stored
  • Out of the box the Rightline Truck Bed Tent, part # RL110730, measures about 22 inches long by 7 inches wide.
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  • Could Malone AirFlow 2 Roof Rack Carry Roof Top Tent
  • You'll need to check with the manufacturer of the tent to find out what is the minimum weight capacity for their tent from the roof rack. They should have a number listed for the dynamic capacity required for the rack which would translate into a higher static (parked not moving) capacity. The dynamic weight capacity of the Malone # MPG215 is 165 lbs which is definitely on the higher end so I would be surprised if this wouldn't work.
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  • Can The Pioneer Platform With Backbone Mounting System Support The Weight Of My 260 lb CVT Tent
  • The Rhino-Rack Pioneer Platform Rack with Backbone Mounting System - 72" Long x 56" Wide, part # JB0893, has a weight limit of 264 lbs, so it can carry your CVT tent. However, you probably should not carry anything else on this Pioneer Platform while you are carrying the tent. I have included a video review link of the Pioneer Platform below.
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  • What Weight Capacity Needs to be Considered for Roof Rack Style Roof Tent
  • Most roof rack weight capacities are listed as dynamic capacities which means it's the weight you could put on the rack while on the road which will have bumps and valleys where the cargo weight would be exaggerated. The capacity you'd need to consider when dealing with a roof top tent like the Yakima SkyRise HD part # Y07437 is a static capacity which is the capacity it can carry when the vehicle is stopped. So you'd need to contact the manufacturer of the vehicle you have and ask them...
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  • Rightline Gear SUV Tent Weight
  • The shipping weight is 21lbs for the Rightline Gear SUV Tent with Rainfly - Waterproof - Sleeps 4 # RL110907. Packaging is included in that number and is generally 1-2lbs.
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