Is the Rackem Fitz-All Enclosed Trailer Ladder Rack # RA-28 Rack Compatible With Rooftop Tent
Question:
Could I use the rack for a roof top tent? I have a 1952 M100 military trailer that I made a lid to add rooftop tent - see picture.
asked by: Ron B
Expert Reply:
I have a solution for you, but because of the design of the Rack'em Fitz-All Enclosed Trailer Ladder Rack # RA-28 crossbars, I really don't think that there is a roof mounted tent that will be compatible with the rectangular design. Traditional roof racks are either round, square, aero, or elliptical design. Another thing to note is that the Fitz-All Ladder Rack requires that your trailer have rain gutters to properly install it, and is meant to be install on enclosed trailers.
To ensure that you have a safe experience I recommend adding the rooftop tent to the top of your tow vehicle. I see in one of your pictures that you have the trailer hooked up to a Jeep. If you are not using the roof of your Jeep already, that is the best place for the tent. If you don't already have a roof rack I would be happy to recommend one if you can tell me the year/make/model of your Jeep.
If you haven't already picked out a roof tent we have the Yakima SkyRise. This comes in a 2 Person # Y07436 or 3 Person # Y07437 version.
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Yakima SkyRise HD Tent for Roof Rack Crossbars - 2 Person - 400 lbs - Tan and Red
- Tents
- Roof Top Tent
- 400 lbs
- 2 Person
- 1 Door
- 4 Season
- Tan
- Yakima
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Yakima SkyRise HD Tent for Roof Rack Crossbars - 3 Person - 600 lbs - Tan and Red
- Tents
- Roof Top Tent
- 600 lbs
- 3 Person
- 1 Door
- 4 Season
- Tan
- Yakima
more information >
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Rack'Em Fitz-All Enclosed Trailer Ladder Rack
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