4WD Roof Rack Advice

Advantages of Roof Racks Sydney

Many 4WD owners install roof racks. And many business owners will install roof racks on trade vehicles. The extra storage space that a roof rack allows is such an advantage for camping, or for tradies who need tools or extra supplies. It is possible to buy generic roof racks, but a custom roof rack is always a better option. Custom roof racks are made to suit the make and model of vehicle. They are robust, long-lasting, and light weight to allow the vehicle to carry the maximum load.

Some Advice on Generic Roof Racks Sydney

A shop bought generic roof rack will have to be installed by the vehicle owner. This can be tricky. Some advice to avoid problems

• Read instructions carefully. This is not a formality. Instructions can contain important information. If the roof rack is not fitted correctly it might become detached, which is a huge safety risk. Or the incorrectly fitted rack might damage the vehicle over time.
• Torque Settings – The rack should flex as the car flexes, which is slight but significant. If the rack is too tight it will stress both the joints and the car.
• Put lube on the mounting bolts, so removal in the future is easier.
• Remove a rack if it will not be used for many months. A generic roof rack will increase fuel consumption.
• Get helps when loading the roof rack. This prevents most accidents.
  Remember the increased height when driving. You may not be able to go under low clearance areas, like car parks.
• Tie everything down. A moving vehicle will cause the load to come loose. And a strong wind will also cause items to fly off the roof rack. Use both the roof rack’s tie points and the car’s towing eyes for larger loads.
• Speed limits – Some racks require the car to limit the vehicle’s speed.

Custom Roof Racks Sydney

The well-designed custom roof rack will be fitted to the car by the roof rack designer. This means the torque setting will always be correct, and there should be no security issues. The design should also be optimised for air resistance and fuel economy.
But there are still a few things to remember.

• The vehicle handling will still be affected by the load on the rack.
  When loading the rack, keep the weight as low as possible, so the centre of gravity is as low as possible. This minimises the effect on the handling.
• Keep the load in the rack evenly distributed. It will be difficult if all the weight is to one side, or all the weight is over the front wheels.

Roof Racks Sydney

Considering the advantages of a roof rack for the company or private vehicle? Get a custom rack for the best results.