Hi all

Just looking into various roof racks on the market and have no idea on what type to get. I think I will go for alloy for the weight savings and I may need to take off regularly (once a month or two months).

Can't decide whether to go full rack, roof top tent style or tradesman open ended style. I need something versatile for just about anything and would hate to buy a set and later decide to go roof top tent or something that would need a different set-up.

The idea of the tradesman rack appeals for when I need to carry long pieces or timber or steel (DIY projects from hardware, etc)

The full rack looks pretty cool, but I have heard they create a bit of wind noise and drag to increase fuel consumption (not sure how much by)

The roof top tent types appeal if I were to ever go the roof top tent. Not sure at the moment. I have a camper trailer but am keen to explore further than I am willing to take a trailer.

I do want to install some lights up there also, but not sure whether I will be going for normal style lights or a light bar.


Any advise or opinions would be appreciated, especially from those who have had different set-ups.