GWM Tank Roof Top Rack
Tough Touring has developed a Super Low mount , Full Length One Piece folded roof rail rack specifically for the GWM Tank - Its primaryly designed to lower COG of Roof top tents and Pole less wing awnings and increase Strength overall.
The Rack rails are made of 3mm One Piece Mild STeel, Powdercoated in Black Dulux Textura.The Crossbars included in the rack kt are 3 x 3mm Aluminium TOP hat Folded Bar planks - for super light weight, easy bolt access for tent removal and stiffness.
The rack overall comes in at around 23Kgs and sits a mere 15mm off the roof skin. A recent rush on 100 series rack has accellerated our own R&D progress on this rack, bringing it in line with a pretty perfect fit these days. Last three installs by home handyman have gone on without a hassle... Very easy install..
The top rail feet have been heat folded to 75 Degree angles to allow maximum camber while still giveing tool access, top foot rails now folded through 100 degrees - (outfolded) (1 big lengthways fold) for super solid - zero flex -and heavy load... Unreal rack.. The Tank is among our favorite vehicles and its 4 point super strong roof just makes it easy for us to look good :)
If your Going to run a low sidewalll Roof top tent - or a plastic tent and cannot ensure tent stiffness for Pole less wing install - see the information page here on options to install your Pole less wing awning directly to the rack (Independently to the tent) - https://www.toughtouring.com.au/tent-to-vehicle-kits
Recent updates means the Kit now comes complete with 8 x ABS Plastic 10mm spacers - allowing fittment of the rack kit without removal of the Roofs rubber inset trim.. (The feet fit straight in Easy as).
Specifications and Installation
SPECIFICATION
At Present - we have moved to General Release Version of this rack - Its design has evolved into a 1 piece foot rail and with 4 seperate feet - Improvements have further increased strength and its simple installation makes it a no brainer.
INSTALLATION
Tips on Installation are here online in Video format - https://youtu.be/PlXv-3uHB30...
(no printed instructions come with the rack)
RECCOMMENDED PLANK WIDTHS
For Ultimate strength and easy install / removal the standard size is 1400mm bar planks to go with this rack for all roof top tents - Except the Bundutop KING which requires 1550mm planks .
If your Going to install your awning to the rack rather than the tent, We'd reccommend you order at least 50mm wider Top hat bar planks than your tent width.
All Planks supplied are now manufactured in Aluminium for lighter weight and Corrossion resistance.
Top Outfold Foot rails are folded outwards at 80 Degrees, while the rack feet are our standard 75 Degree fold.
Our custom designed rails and crossbars form a super strong, low foundation for your chosen roof top tent and Awning Combination. Capable of handling typical Hardshell Tent loads on Off road environments - The Tough Touring Racks are so low they help reduce wind noise while getting the weight of the touring gear lower - minimising vehicle body roll.
ABOUT THE RACK - THE EXTRAS
The One piece rack we supply we've kept it short at the rear, allowing pole less wing awnings to swing through their arc and be set up over the space above the rear door, stopping rain ingress,, Its also important to keep roof weight forward as it improves vehicle handling etc as well...
Please note that if your wishing to accessing a roof top tent from the rear on the TANK , YOU CANNOT USE THE STANDARD LADDER TO GET IN TO THE BACK END OF THE TENT , as the Aerial fouls on the tent unless the tent is fitted forward infront of the aerial...
We'd reccommend you access your chosen tent from the side, Passenger or Drivers... No Issues with Ladder access from beside the vehicle.
INCLUSION LIST
The Tough Touring Tank Roof Top Tent rack Kits includes:
* 2 x Super Low One Piece outward folded 3mm Mild Steel / 8 point roof rails (80Degrees outward Fold) - 1950mm long
* 4 x TOP HAT BAR Planks / Slats - 1400mm in Aluminium Powdercoated BLACK
* 8 x 75 Degree Folded Roof rail Feet* Assorted Aluminium (laser cut) spacers
* 16 x High Tensile Hex Bolts and washers for rail mounting into the rail channels
1 Tube Sikka flex Adhesive sealant
16 x 20mm Countersunk Hex Head bolts and Nyloc nuts for fastening roof planks to rails.
*Unique Design means all bolts to roof rack planks are accessable from beside the vehicle for easy removal once fitted.
Made to order - As these racks are still moving through minor dev changes - we only cut them 3 at a time. Your order will usually be delivered within around 4 weeks (SOmetimes shorter) depending on where the present cut / powdercoating stock is at.. Its all local manufactured - so we will give you an update when order is placed.