Highest Rated Roof Rack for a 2022 Subaru Forester and How Does it Support a Rooftop Tent's Weight
Question:
Hello, I am looking for crossbars to install on my vehicle that can support the weight of a rooftop tent for 2 ppl. Which roof racks do you have that support over 300 lbs? I’m seeing almost all of them around 150 lb weight capacity yet they’re all claiming to fit roof top tents so I’m a bit confused.
asked by: Juan
Expert Reply:
The highest rated roof rack we have for your 2022 Subaru Forester is the 2022 Subaru Forester Roof Rack by Rhino Rack which has a weight capacity of 175 lbs.
- Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars # RRVA137B-2
- Rhino-Rack SX Series Legs for Vortex Aero Crossbars # RRSX100
This weight rating is the dynamic weight rating, or the weight rating while the vehicle is in motion. Using a rooftop tent like the Yakima SkyRise HD Tent for Roof Rack Crossbars # Y07436 uses the static weight rating, or not in motion. I have included a more in depth explanation of this below.
To be able to use the SkyRise on your vehicle, both your roof and your aftermarket roof rack must have a minimum load capacity of 165 lbs. This weight capacity, also known as dynamic weight capacity, is the maximum weight your roof and roof rack can safely support while the vehicle is in motion. If your setup meets these requirements, then you should be able to safely hold the tent and occupants when your vehicle is stationary. The stationary capacity, or static weight capacity, won't be listed in your vehicle's manual or your roof rack's installation instructions. Instead, it is determined by the 165 lbs minimum load carrying capacity explained above.
Products Referenced in This Question
Rhino-Rack SX Series Legs for Vortex Aero Crossbars - Raised Factory Side Rails - Qty 4
- Roof Rack
- Feet
- 4 Pack
- Rhino Rack
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Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 54" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 54 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Rhino Rack
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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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