Roofrack

The Tardis factor (interiors, awnings, roofs etc)

Moderators: User administrators, Moderators

Post Reply
User avatar
John Riley
Registered user
Posts: 17
Joined: 05 Oct 2017, 15:44
80-90 Mem No: 16268
Location: Bedford

Roofrack

Post by John Riley »

I have a 1988 VW Autosleeper, Trident, I want to carry an awning on the roofrack. The awning weighs 25Kgs.
I cannot find anywhere what the max load you can carry on the roofrack.
Any experience would be appreciated.
John Riley
1988 Autosleeper, Trident, 1.9 Petrol DG, 4 speed

Dad
Registered user
Posts: 327
Joined: 23 Sep 2012, 19:27
80-90 Mem No: 11860
Location: Goring

Re: Roofrack

Post by Dad »

It is strong, I’ve sat on a board up there. I’m 80kg.
Getting 25 kg up might be awkward though, my awning goes on the floor as a footrest. Khyam motordome sleeperis heavy.
1990 autosleeper trident 1.9 lpg

User avatar
bigbadbob76
Registered user
Posts: 1733
Joined: 07 Nov 2016, 14:41
80-90 Mem No: 15707
Location: Isle of Skye

Re: Roofrack

Post by bigbadbob76 »

If I remember right it's 100Kg.
I have a top box on roof bars up there with my khyam awning, wellies, a bucket, my hookup cable etc etc in it.
'86 1.9 DG, 4 spd, tintop, camper conversion.
Split case club member.

User avatar
John Riley
Registered user
Posts: 17
Joined: 05 Oct 2017, 15:44
80-90 Mem No: 16268
Location: Bedford

Re: Roofrack

Post by John Riley »

Thanks for the info. My van is a Hightop which has a built-in roofrack towards the rear, with a ladder bolted to the rear of the van. I've looked on the autosleeper information website but no details. I like the idea of putting the awning up there as I don't have to weather proof it. Not going to use it unless I get a weight confirmed, too late when the fibreglass cracks. A tin top like you guys with a steel roofrack is more substantial.
John Riley
1988 Autosleeper, Trident, 1.9 Petrol DG, 4 speed

Jeff J
Registered user
Posts: 642
Joined: 02 Jul 2012, 07:12
80-90 Mem No: 13853
Location: Millom Cumbria

Re: Roofrack

Post by Jeff J »

My auto sleeper is the same as yours & that is what I do, but I have a large plastic storage box with a lid that just fits between the rails & put the awning inside. The poles I put in front of the box & strap it all together. Not sure of the weight but it is too heavy to take up easily. I made a ladder extension to help with mine (knees have gone)

User avatar
John Riley
Registered user
Posts: 17
Joined: 05 Oct 2017, 15:44
80-90 Mem No: 16268
Location: Bedford

Re: Roofrack

Post by John Riley »

Many thanks Jeff. I'll try getting it up there, my knees are OK not sure about my arms. :ok
John Riley
1988 Autosleeper, Trident, 1.9 Petrol DG, 4 speed

Post Reply