Thread: Best position for your roof racks????

I have the same racks and i put the rear most one just near the back of the alpine windows and the front one just near the dip in the roof, shouldnt put more than 100kg gross so placement is not really an issue - can also reach the rack easily when standing on the rear step.

This is were mine are

same racks



how much did the hi-lift holder and shovel holder cost...not that I need a shovel holder as I have one on the rear

Originally Posted by dullbird

This is were mine are

same racks



how much did the hi-lift holder and shovel holder cost...not that I need a shovel holder as I have one on the rear

Thanks dullbird..

i want to put them as you have and how loanrangie said he has his but is it a problem with that much weight over the rear axle say when you go camping having the back full of gear and also the top on the racks???

i got the shovel holder and highlift jack holder for $25 each as they where display models they used to show to customers but they retail at around the $40 mark EACH!!! which i think is a bit steep...

Originally Posted by **Joker**

Thanks dullbird..

i want to put them as you have and how loanrangie said he has his but is it a problem with that much weight over the rear axle say when you go camping having the back full of gear and also the top on the racks???

i got the shovel holder and highlift jack holder for $25 each as they where display models they used to show to customers but they retail at around the $40 mark EACH!!! which i think is a bit steep...

Mine are in the same place as Lou's, weight shouldnt be a problem as you really shouldnt have anything more than tent/sleeping gear/clothing up on these type of racks anyway. Heavy items should be in the car or in a trailer, i'm building a trailer as we wont get all the gear needed for 2 kids and 2 dogs in and on the disco.

I dont know about the weight thing Simon

but you shouldn't be putting that much weight up there anyway...its dangerous.

However it was always my impression that your better putting weight over the axles perhaps I'm wrong but that's the way I was always told. Also my rear springs are stiffer so can take some weight on them.

Here is a pic with the roof top tent on



These were the good old days when the car worked

mate mine are the same ...i set them back with the rear edge of the rear one in line with the rear edge of the alpine window....where you have them will be to much wind noise ..

cheers

Hi Simon, I have been told that puting them in the middle balaces the car alot better and steering is improved. Also the air passes under it easier for less air resistance. I am putting mine at the rear though as it looks better on the car with the factory bar on the front.
Where did you get the basket from and how much are they if you dont mine me asking. Looks alot more solid thank the wire ones.

Cheers David.

Originally Posted by Landover

Hi Simon, I have been told that puting them in the middle balaces the car alot better and steering is improved. Also the air passes under it easier for less air resistance. I am putting mine at the rear though as it looks better on the car with the factory bar on the front.
Where did you get the basket from and how much are they if you dont mine me asking. Looks alot more solid thank the wire ones.

Cheers David.

Well thats what i thought it would be better there so it balances out but now i'm thinking to put it to the rear as loanrangie said you can access the basket more by standing on the rear step/bar.

i got the basket from Autobarn for $119 and which was suposed to be $280 lol. they made a mistake with the codes for the basket and i had already paid for it at $119, so being there nearly 45mins later after kicking up a stink they let me have it for that price. Good basket though very strong, powder coated great as its not so big.

cheers simon