Can I Use a 100-Pound TMBK Rooftop Tent with the Malone AirFlow2 # MPG216 on a 2005 Toyota RAV4?

Question:

Will the Malone Airflow 2 hold a TMBK roof top tent 100 lbs on a 05 RAV4 with factory side rails?

asked by: Gerald Y

Expert Reply:

Yes! The Malone AirFlow2 - 58" # MPG216 can accommodate your 100-pound roof top tent on your 2005 Toyota RAV4 with factory raised rails.

There are some things to keep in mind, though. As far as how much body weight your tent can hold, it truly depends on the maximum weight capacity of the tent itself. This is because Malone does not provide a static weight rating for the crossbars. Static weight capacity is the maximum weight rating of the setup when the vehicle is not in motion. The dynamic weight capacity, on the other hand, is the maximum weight rating of your vehicle when it is in motion. This is the 165-pound maximum capacity rating described on the product page of the # MPG216.

Another thing to keep in mind is the maximum weight capacity of your RAV4's roof itself. It is important to not exceed the overall manufacturer's weight rating of the roof. For this reason, I recommend consulting with your Toyota owner's manual to make sure that your roof can handle the total amount of weight you wish to place on the roof.

expert reply by: Bob C