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  1. 7th October 2014, 05:00 PM #1
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    Discovery 2 Roof Rack, Cargo protection advice

    Hi everyone, having just returned from a 2 weeks outback touring break across roads with a high degree of corrugations, I need some advice on how to protect the bottom of the cargo. I used a southerncross rooftop canvas bag but found that its bottom was ripped in multiple areas due to the constant vibrations over hundreds of kilometers on these rough roads. It is a flat Tradesman Engineering roof rack with netting across the bars. Looking for advice for options to protect cargo n the roof rack.
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  2. 7th October 2014, 08:44 PM #2
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    I wrapped medium density foam matting from bunnings around my roof bars to absorb the shock loads to support our (lightweight) kayak and oztent.

    Survived 9 month trip fine so this may help.

    How much weight do you have on your roof?

    I would get rid of the (metal?) netting and use marine ply ( then foam if needed) so the load is distributed evenly.

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  3. 7th October 2014, 09:38 PM #3
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    Thanks for the reply. Unfortunately I won't be able to remove the netting as it is welded on. I would probably have arround 100kgs all up.
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    Lay some ply on top of the mesh, with either screws/clamps to fix it down, or zip ties. Then add a layer of h/density foam if required.
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  5. 8th October 2014, 11:11 AM #5
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    Or chuck on a rhino roof box. No canvas flapping and you can tie your gear down on the inside. I have one and love it. Beats towing
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  6. 8th October 2014, 08:46 PM #6
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    Lay some old carpet on your rack under your bag
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  7. 10th October 2014, 06:23 AM #7
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    Could be left field, what about something like this?? https://www.aldi.com.au/en/special-b...e-cargo-mat-1/
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