Hey all,
I've perused many threads on the subject, but I haven't been able to get a definitive answer, nor find the appropriate part numbers - so please forgive me for starting a new thread.
I would like to install a roof rack on my HZJ78. Unfortunately my garage barely fits the Troopy as-is, so the roof rack will be not a DD accessory, rather something to take with us on adventures. Main use will be to have an awning (specifically want one over rear doors) and to carry anything extra (recovery boards, etc.).
I've researched installing the awning directly on the gutters (Westfalia owners seem to do this frequently) but that seems both like a bad idea and is impossible above the rear doors.
I know roof racks aren't light and it is not going to be a one-man job to put the car in the garage. To this, a solution can be found.
It seems that the ARB roof rack can be (relatively) easily removed, and seems to be the best regarding mounting points too. Based on this - Roof rack ARB - CruiserWorld - I would assume 87x53in roof rack is what I would like to have (full coverage of flat area of roof). I have no idea of the part number for the roof rack or the mounting kit (many of the listings online have no images) - if anybody has a part number, specifically of the mounting kit (is it standard, or are there some differences for the 70 series?) that'd be great.
If you have other suggestions (companies or solutions) I am all ears... Thanks!
I've perused many threads on the subject, but I haven't been able to get a definitive answer, nor find the appropriate part numbers - so please forgive me for starting a new thread.
I would like to install a roof rack on my HZJ78. Unfortunately my garage barely fits the Troopy as-is, so the roof rack will be not a DD accessory, rather something to take with us on adventures. Main use will be to have an awning (specifically want one over rear doors) and to carry anything extra (recovery boards, etc.).
I've researched installing the awning directly on the gutters (Westfalia owners seem to do this frequently) but that seems both like a bad idea and is impossible above the rear doors.
I know roof racks aren't light and it is not going to be a one-man job to put the car in the garage. To this, a solution can be found.
It seems that the ARB roof rack can be (relatively) easily removed, and seems to be the best regarding mounting points too. Based on this - Roof rack ARB - CruiserWorld - I would assume 87x53in roof rack is what I would like to have (full coverage of flat area of roof). I have no idea of the part number for the roof rack or the mounting kit (many of the listings online have no images) - if anybody has a part number, specifically of the mounting kit (is it standard, or are there some differences for the 70 series?) that'd be great.
If you have other suggestions (companies or solutions) I am all ears... Thanks!