Camping with stuff on the roof!

[RyanT6Cali]

Hi guys,

I’ve just installed my roof bars for my surfboard, I’ve seen some pictures of people camping with their roof up with kayaks and so on still on the roof.

Is there any guidance on this?
Any idea if this is the way to do it on locking the surfboard on?

I’ve got a VW California T6

Thanks!

 

[flying banana]

I think the roof can carry a load of 50kg. In the up or down position. You would think it could take more when down but I hear VW now say the weight is the same. I'm sure it used to be100kg when down. A surf board will be fine either way. Just make sure the tailgate clears it when you open it

 

[Ch1pbutty]

Hi guys,

I’ve just installed my roof bars for my surfboard, I’ve seen some pictures of people camping with their roof up with kayaks and so on still on the roof.

Is there any guidance on this?
Any idea if this is the way to do it on locking the surfboard on?

I’ve got a VW California T6

Thanks!

Multiple surfboards / SUP will be fine. as they don't weigh that much. Board & Skinny roof box is also possible (just watch the overall weight is within 50kgs - incl the roofbars, roofbox + contents)

If you are having to tie multiple boards frequently in the wind by yourself, can recommend the below.:

Yakima SupDawg carrier no. 8004075

The ultimate SUP rack; soft padding protects your boards, a self-adjusting slider accommodates varying board widths and it's straps stow away neatly when not in use. It's lockable and has integrated rollers for easy loading of even the largest boards. Mounts quickly, simply and securely to...

www.roofbox.co.uk

Otherwise locking roofrack straps are a good investment:

Kanu Lock Lockable Wire Reinforced Roof Rack Straps (3.3m, 4.0m, 5.4m) | Andy Biggs Watersports

andybiggs.co.uk

.

 

[RyanT6Cali]

Multiple surfboards / SUP will be fine. as they don't weigh that much. Board & Skinny roof box is also possible (just watch the overall weight is within 50kgs - incl the roofbars, roofbox + contents)

If you are having to tie multiple boards frequently in the wind by yourself, can recommend the below.:

Yakima SupDawg carrier no. 8004075

The ultimate SUP rack; soft padding protects your boards, a self-adjusting slider accommodates varying board widths and it's straps stow away neatly when not in use. It's lockable and has integrated rollers for easy loading of even the largest boards. Mounts quickly, simply and securely to...

www.roofbox.co.uk

Otherwise locking roofrack straps are a good investment:

Kanu Lock Lockable Wire Reinforced Roof Rack Straps (3.3m, 4.0m, 5.4m) | Andy Biggs Watersports

andybiggs.co.uk

.

Thanks so much, those Kanu Locks look excellent!