ARB Rack modification to suit Rooftop Tent
Submitted: Tuesday, May 09, 2006 at 07:11
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dan@dbw
Gathered masses,
Has anybody modified an ARB rack to suit a roof top tent? I know you can buy the rack to suit the roof tents but seeing I have this one... Which I just picked up very cheap.
I'm just thinking of trimming the top bars off where the tent would sit to allow it to sit down in the rack.
Will I have to strengthen the rack or will it be sufice?
I'm currently running the tent on 3 bars but I need to carry an extra spare up there etc and the 3 bars have made an impression on the tent (needs better support).
Thanks in advance.
Reply By: Flux - Wednesday, May 10, 2006 at 17:55
Wednesday, May 10, 2006 at 17:55
Hi Dan, Yes I've modified an ARB rack.
I picked up a cheap 2nd hand ARB full length rack - (steel boxy style)
I then chopped the upper rail (and verticals) off on the rear section so there was enough room for the tent. Next I welded the rear section I had cut off back onto the back of front half- which made a smaller basket at the front, and left the rear open for the tent.
This has worked perfectly for my application, cost was minimal and only took about 2 hours including repainting.
Flux.
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