Isuzu MUX wagon Roof rack for RTT
The Isuzu MUX super Low Profile RTT rack is the ultimate low and strong tent mount with the versatility of a roof rack as well when the tent is removed...
This Rack is designed to take roof top tents and Touring Equipment up to a max of 180kgs in weight and is warranted for all Off road conditions.
Finished in Dulux Powedercoated TEXtura - The Rack is made of Laser cut Australia Mild Steel , Fixed into the Existing MUX roof rail channel with m8 Bolts utilising the factory MUX mounting holes. (Single bolt in each of 4 Mount points each side)
The Kit Includes:
FEET
8 X 3mm - 77 degree inward folded roof rail feet.
8 x 5mm Grip M8 Nutserts as spares for any failed Factory bolts.
6 x m8 16mm Dome head bolts for plugs.
)3 Holes Each side are not used by the TT kit. Bolts from these are caulked and then re-inserted and holes filled. )
8 x 30mm High Tensile Dome Head HEx bolts for Feet to vehicle fixing
FOOT RAILS
2 x Custom cut Isuzu DMAX 2120mm Long roof rails
PLANKS
4 x 1350 Aluminium Top hat Bar Planks (Shown here )
You can opt for wider planks for wider tents if required. Planks available in 1350, 1470 and 1550mm Widths. (Available from plank selection section below)
12 x25 mm High Tensile Bolts for bolting the planks to the rails ,
VITAL STATISTICS
ID 1020
1350 Wide planks are typically included as Standard.
Tents bottom structure sits 45mm - 65mm from vehicles roof skin when fitted flush and level
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All Components are made from Laser cut mild steel, Powdercoated in Black Textura.
NOTE: The Awning brackets and Awning in the pictures above are not included in the RACK KIT.
Tents up to 1600mm wide can be fitted, Inc;uding the Bundutec King
The Tough Touring Isuzu MUX wagon Roof Rail Racks can be used Effectively as a stand alone rack (without a tent). Usually RTT are fitted up by Bolting the tent to two of included the planks only, And the remaining plank removed to return the vehicle to normal rack less roof height and Zero wind noise. , To remove the tent - you would Simply unbolt the two planks from the outside edge of the rail and lift the tent and planks straight up and off. If you wish to then use the rack as a roof rack without the tent, Two more planks can be purchased if you wish to replace them temporarily while the tent is off for a fully functioning touring rack..
No Fitting Instructions are included with the Kit, Fitting time (For Professionals) Basic Advice is given below in Tech Detail Section. Tough Touring expects racks such as this one is to be fitted by expert vehicle/rack fitters, As MUX have Air bags jammed into the roof cavities and expert fitting is reccommended for correct adherence to state road safety laws and a quality job overall... Leaks can occur if correct bolt sealants are not used or cross threading occurs.
All components manufactured in Mild Steel, Sand blasted for maximium paint durability and Finished in Dulux Black Textura Powdercoat and Baked at over 500 Degrees Celcius for Ultimate durability.
Please note that Tough Touring has not taken into consideration your vehicles stability or road handling characteristics, designed for maximum strength in off road conditions at low speed.
Please adhere to reccommended vehicle roof loads where possible and drive to the conditions with safety.
Overloaded roof racks can cause dire handling effects on all vehicles, and will adversely effect your cornering and braking speeds.
Tech detail - PROFESSIONAL FITTERS NOTES
The Tough Touring Over cab roof rack kit Creates the strongest mouting platform we can make available for this vehicle.
This Kit gives the MUX a super low / 4 plank roof rack with access to the underside of single skin planks making direct Boltup fitment of accessories possible.
Testing on early MUX vehicle in photos - has had vast performance improvements when comparisons made to Standard Roof rack that was previously installed with the same touring tent set up. Testing have shown overall lowering of Tent position to 70mm lower, 3 litres per 100km better fuel economy and virtually NIL windnoise even at 110kmph.
Driving / Handling Improvements (Less Body roll ) also noted - Tent position forward also has negated rain ingress into rear door when raining.
The Rack cansit between 15mm and 40mm off most vehicle models roof skin when installed and planks are a simple Top hat folded Alumiumium designl - 3mm thick and immensely ridgid.Some MUX 8 x M6 Bolts inset into the roof mounting channels were not used in the install of our 4 rack feet each side... Centre Holes used only - with 2 of the factory mounting holes sealed up and un-used each side...
Instructions on fitting these racks are not included. If you are not a Experienced Rack Fitter complicatons with Air bags and inserting / drilling into your roof blind is not reccommended - CHECK POSITIONING OF AIR BAGS BEFORE DRILLING INTO THE ROOF.
Fitting times for professionals using the Tough Touring Racks can vary on experience from 1/2 day to up to 2 full days in the case of roof lining out / air bags / Studs present etc and fitting times vary greatly dependent on the vehicle make and model.
Our Cross Bars can be ordered in longer sizes up to 1550mm but come standard Unless Specified at 1350mm to match almost all quality roof top tents. (Bundutop, Eezi Awn, Boss RT1, Camp King, Moremi Sport, Crazy Dog k1 and The Bush company Tents.SHIPPING
More information can be found here.
Check that your Isuzu has mounting holes
Tough Touring has tested and fitted only a few of our racks to MUX vehicles - At time of writing were at V4 of our R&D on this vehicle. To find out more about what that means to you - See our Versions Explanation page here - https://www.toughtouring.com.au/about-1
Before purchasing any roof rack - Check your vehicle roof gutter cavity for roof rack mounting bolt holes... if it doesnt have any - and it has curtain airbags -Please consult with a pro fitter for advice on installing this rack
2020 onward cars can present significant challenges to fitting roof racks / rtt or pole less awings ... Possibly due to increased Safety requiremtsn, Manufacturers have litterly fillled the cavity space in the roof with airbags... To make life a little harder for Mechanics and Fitters - the roof lining can be made of moulded / brittle one piece solid foam and is easily damaged when removed... damage is likely duriing roof lining removal...So again.. Please use professional fitters for this install... Its worth it !