Compatibility of Malone Steeltop Roof Rack and Rooftop Tent

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i see these are rated for just over 120 lbs. I want to mount a roof top tent at 4 points. does this add up to almost 500 pounds total along with the contact points of the fixed vehicle rails? the weight is only an issue when vehicle is parked and distributed across the entirety on the tent floor and frame.

asked by: Francis S

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The Malone SteelTop Roof Rack - Square Crossbars - 50" Long # MPG201 are comparable to most roof rack systems with a capacity of 165 lbs max and minimum crossbar spread of 24 inches. The rooftop tents like the Yakima SkyRise Tent for Roof Rack Crossbars - 2 Person - 400 lbs # Y07436 or 3 person # Y07437 distribute the weight differently than most other roof mounted accessories due to the stabilizing ladder and tray. The weight of the 3 person tent for traveling is just 120 lbs and the 2 person is 95 lbs. Both of these systems will work well with the Malone SteelTop Roof Rack.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 1

Yes, you can use your 165 lbs roof top tent with the Malone Airflow2 Roof Rack #MPG216 for use on your 2019 Volkswagen Atlas. You will be right at the weight capacity of the roof rack and your vehicle's roof weight rating (both are 165 lbs),…

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Answer 2

Yes, the Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack - Aero Crossbars 50" #MPG215 will indeed be able to accommodate a roof top tent such as the Smittybilt Overlander. I do, however, recommend going with the slightly longer 58" Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack…

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Roof racks are rated for dynamic load capacity. A static rating is not provided since it is presumed a rack on a car will be moving. Vehicle roof weight capacities are usually common for all years that are within the same generation. The Current…

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Answer 4

If you want to get a better feel of how the Malone SteelTop Roof Rack part #MPG201 will install and look on a 2018 Toyota 4Runner you can check out the video I have attached for you below, it's on a 2017 model which will be the same. The rack…

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Answer 5

The weight capacity of the Yakima CoreBar Crossbars like part #Y00421 is 220 lbs which is for loads evenly distributed across both bars. If you need a higher weight capacity, Yakima does off the HD Crossbars like part #Y01157 which have a 500 lb…

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Answer 6

The Malone SteelTop Roof Rack #MPG201 that you referenced has a dynamic capacity of 165 lbs which is different from the capacity needed for a roof top tent as that would be static weight. Dynamic in this situation means the capacity it can carry…

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Answer 7

The Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack part #MPG217 has a 165 lb weight capacity. In regards to rooftop tent carrier compatibility, you'll need to refer to the rooftop tent manufacturer. Take the Yakima SkyRise HD Tent for Roof Rack Crossbars part #Y07436…

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

Yes, I have listed for your below the roof rack systems from Rhino-Rack, Thule, and Yakima that will fit the RetraxPRO XR Hard Tonneau Covers like part #RTT-80243 for your 2019 Ram 1500. Rhino-Rack Vortex Crossbar System part #RRVA180B-RRRLT600…

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

For a roof rack to be compatible on your 2020 Jeep Wrangler with Sky One-Touch Power Top, it can't be mounted on the top of the roof and it needs to be high enough for the folding roof to clear. What you need are tall gutter-mounted roof racks.…

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Answer 12

The Malone Universal Crossbar System #MPG201 is a more economical choice but it still does a good job. The design and quality of Thule's system is why they have such a large difference in price. Whether you go with the Thule Crossroads system…

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