steve2286w · Sep 6, 2021

Adding a third would provide some structural redundancy, but 4 would make sure , regular checking everything secure during trip is worth the peace of mind too.

rob1miles · Sep 6, 2021

I think I would go for 4, spread the load and more safety margin. Tent looks great.

cornish rattler · Sep 6, 2021

Thanks guys i will probably go for 4 bars but only bought 2 bars for now till i get paid

Si Click · Sep 6, 2021

cornish rattler said:
Thanks guys i will probably go for 4 bars but only bought 2 bars for now till i get paid

Good call.

cornish rattler · Sep 7, 2021

Roof bars have just arrived so will get them fitted at weekend and offer the roof tent up to see how it is then when i get the other set of bars we can lift the roof tent up and fit the bars

Si Click · Sep 7, 2021

Careful offering up the tent. If it really weighs 88Kg lifting it securely to more than roof height will not be easy. If you know someone with a forklift, it might be time to buy them a beer.

cornish rattler · Sep 8, 2021

Yeah i've plenty of muscles not just me to lift it on and if not i can get it done at work, i don't think it will be that heavy as there are loads of other companies around the world that make the same tent and they seem to come in at 55kg but the Direct 4x4 one is saying its 85kg but will see

cornish rattler · Sep 8, 2021

On early shift today so home now, anyway gets an email from Direct 4x4 saying that they use two curriers UPS and Arrow XL so if its coming with UPS then there is nothing to worry about as it will be delivered on the delivery day but if its coming with Arrow XL they will collect it from us and email you for a delivery date, course mines with Arrow XL so had to book it to be delivered on Monday

cornish rattler · Sep 9, 2021

Fitted my roof bars last night but have another pair on order and should be here before the roof tent gets here on Monday

steve2286w · Sep 9, 2021

They look strong, liking the bottle opener

cornish rattler · Sep 9, 2021

steve2286w said:
They look strong, liking the bottle opener

They are solid and Oh yes with the bottle opener

and that has reminded me to fit something underneath it to catch the bottle tops

Si Click · Sep 11, 2021

Nice one. Four of those and you will be well set.

cornish rattler · Sep 12, 2021

The extra bars and roof tent should be here tomorrow, can't wait

cornish rattler · Sep 13, 2021

Well the roof tent has just come, i ordered a Direct 4x4 one but got a Wild Lands one

cornish rattler · Sep 13, 2021

A couple of pic's, waiting for Son to finish work

cornish rattler · Sep 13, 2021

Just couldn't fit the 4th bar as the contour of the roof at the front just wouldn't allow it as the fixing brackets need to grip the sides of the roof so 3 bars will have to do but its really solid with 3 bars on then we fitted the roof tent and this is it closed