Roof rack options for the canopy

[braydenc]

Hi everyone I did try the search function and found nothing with a answer

I have the standard canopy and im looking to use the factory roof rails that go long ways with the car not across and put a roof rack on there does anyone have any pics or options here as im stuck with ARB at the moment.

thanks in advance

[m sciffer]

hi there
I have the mistu standard canopy and I had to have the after market internal support bars put in . my local arb dealer would not do the bars because it was not a arb canopy . So I went to my local tjm and I had the bars fitted and after fitting the bars I had to go and change all the roof bolts because they put mild steel washers and bolts in it and started to rust so I had to replace them with stainless steel bolts and washers . wasn't happy , the original bars on top were taken off ,holes plugged and and cross bars fitted so I can Carrie my roof topper boat on the boat racks . so be careful what canopy that is fitted when you buy the vehicle because it will cost you in the long run.

[Sabre]

I installed plates on the underside of my rails, the attached a flat mesh platform directly to the rails. Should be able to see on my avatar photo.

[braydenc]

I installed plates on the underside of my rails, the attached a flat mesh platform directly to the rails. Should be able to see on my avatar photo.

Any chance you could snap a pic for me mate? Just the pic is rather small

[Sabre]

See if this link works, otherwise PM me an email address, and ill send photo.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/kndy1sxijk1vn ... 4.jpg?dl=0

[Duck]

That looks good above,

[braydenc]

See if this link works, otherwise PM me an email address, and ill send photo.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/kndy1sxijk1vn ... 4.jpg?dl=0

Pretty much what im looking for thank you mate.

[Sabre]

No problem, glad it helps.

The only things I would suggest, is know the load rating of the canopy / rails, and put a metal plate on the inside of your canopy where each foot of the rails bolt through to avoid the whole lot ripping out.

[Scotty77]

If it's the EGR manufactured canopy you have, what about this? http://www.egrauto.com/product/search/result?c=128

[braydenc]

No problem, glad it helps.

The only things I would suggest, is know the load rating of the canopy / rails, and put a metal plate on the inside of your canopy where each foot of the rails bolt through to avoid the whole lot ripping out.

sounds like a plan mate thanks heaps

[Snooozy]

I have a Rhino Tradie platform on my canopy
viewtopic.php?f=51&t=7379&start=175#p467259
does the job for me

[braydenc]

I have a Rhino Tradie platform on my canopy
viewtopic.php?f=51&t=7379&start=175#p467259
does the job for me

Thanks mate but its a standard canopy with the runners going along the car not across

[m sciffer]

hi there
check the load capacity of the canopy I think the original mitsu canopy is only 50kg for the mn model and the max load for the cab is 80 kg that is why I had the internal support bars fitted to the canopy to increase the load capacity and 50kg is not much . and if you exceed the weight it will effect your warranty and insurance claims .
thanks merv

[braydenc]

hi there
check the load capacity of the canopy I think the original mitsu canopy is only 50kg for the mn model and the max load for the cab is 80 kg that is why I had the internal support bars fitted to the canopy to increase the load capacity and 50kg is not much . and if you exceed the weight it will effect your warranty and insurance claims .
thanks merv

Interesting information mate thanks for that mainly it was to carry a tent and gas bottle etc about 40kg total so the weight should not be a issue hopefully

[Crash486]

I one of the other threads maybe, I remember reading you need to half the load limit if going off road