What do you use your roof rack for?

[JoeH]

I'm in the process of replacing my Yakima setup (mega-warrior basket and/or box) with a 2mx1500mm Eezi-Awn’s K9 platform rack. Eezi-Awn K9 Roof Rack Platform only 1250mm x 2.2M

It fits nicely behind my solar panel and the weighs 72lb. When I looked into a penthouse top rack from aluminess with standard slats I was told it weighed around 130 lbs.

So, don't forget to factor in the weight of the rack into your sum total load.

[carringb]

Witness me!!!!!

[86Scotty]

That's nuts. Burning Man?

[rallypanam]

Originally Posted by 86Scotty

That's nuts. Burning Man?

Too many trees for burning man. Well, actually one tree would make it too many trees for burning man.

[86Scotty]

I thought that too. I was thinking maybe Burning Man practice or something. [emoji57]


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[carringb]

It was actually for a run: Cascade Lakes Relay: fun and scenic running relay in Central Oregon

Inspiration of course was the Doofwagon from MadMax


Audio system was functional, running off a 2000 watt generator. Also on board was 170 gallos of water, and a high-flow pump, for cooling down runners, and to substitute for shooting flames. We figured law-enforcement might frown on flame throwers in the forest in August.

[rltilley]

I had Thule tracks added to my build rather than go for the Aluminess rack. I wanted the Aluminess setup but the build was already expensive so I went the cheaper route since I can always add it later. So far the Thule tracks have been more than adequate. I use the crossbars for snowboards in the winter and if I need more storage I add a large Thule box up there. I plan on keeping an inflatable kayak and SUP's up there for summer trips. I may pick up a Yakima Load Warrior at some point to mount up there.

I also have solar on the roof mounted directly to the penthouse top so if I go for a full rack that would need to be relocated.


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[BVerhulst]

Wind resistance, mostly.

But seriously, lights, lights, and more lights. A solar panel. A high-lift jack (I used to keep it on the grill-guard of my pickup, but found it collected too much ice and road grime down low on the front, so I moved it UP). MaxTrax floatation (fabricated my own bracket for these to attach to my Aluminess rack). And formerly a satellite dish (which, unfortunately, became obsolete due to technology upgrades, so I have space for another solar panel, perhaps).

[SunstateSMB]

We got our roof rack and box about a week ago and finally have it set up for our trip this summer. We've decided to store our camping chairs, table, and bug screen tent in the box. We also positioned the box slightly off center so we have room to add a kayak in the future.

[bglockwood]

Has anyone used a Thule Hullavator on a penthouse?