Could the Surco Safari Rack 5.0 Rooftop Cargo Basket Carry Hay Bales
Question:
I would be mounting this on a Horse Trailer roof to carry 4-5 bales of Hay.,Do you see any problem with this as to suppory etc.? Thanks
asked by: Triple D
Expert Reply:
As long as the roof of your vehicle has the capacity for the 4-5 bales of hay you would be good. You will want to check the owners manual of your vehicle to determine the roof capacity and then figure out how much your hay bales weigh. This rack is designed to be installed on a Thule roof rack.
In my experience I've seen square bales weight from 35-70 lbs. For some ratchet straps to secure the hay you might also be interested in the Erickson Ratchet Straps part # 58503.
Products Referenced in This Question
Erickson Car Tie-Down with Ratchet - 2" Wide x 7' Long - 1,667 lbs
- Car Tie Down Straps
- 1 Strap
- 6 - 10 Feet Long
- Axle Strap
- 1-1/8 - 2 Inch Wide
- 1501 - 2000 lbs
- Erickson
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Surco Safari Rack 5.0 Rooftop Cargo Basket for Thule Roof Racks - 84" Long x 50" Wide
- Roof Basket
- Cargo Basket
- Square Bars
- Extra Long Length
- Aluminum
- Extra Large Capacity
- Black
- Surco Products
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