Carport Height

[Oldmate1]

hi guys
i just getting plans drawn up at the moment for a carport
what height should i make it i have 2" lift and will be getting racks at some stage

thanks
Ron

[choochie]

Buy a tape measure? Don't rely on someone else's measurements. Measure your own vehicle, then find out height of roof rack you're wanting then figure out final height.

[threedogs]

2.2 mtrs minimum a lot of ifs though

[Bob]

I would go for a 3 Metre High Carport as sometimes you might want to load Roof Rack under Cover

[Oldmate1]

i was thinking 2.4m

[megatexture]

We have made ours 2.5 an the troll fits with about 300 above the top of the rack

[rkinsey]

Hi Ron.

Not sure on your vehicle make but I would take some measurements of your vehicle from ground level to highest point. Which is most likely the rear of the roof line (as most vehicles have a higher lift in the rear to compensate for load when towing) or this could also be an ariel, then I would add at least 12 inches (1 foot) for clearance.

Now this also depends on the type of carport you are building. Is it a stand alone structure, meaning it is not connected to your house? or is it a carport that is attached to the facia or wall of your house?

I am currently building a carport which is attached to the facia of my house and the lowest point of the support beams are 2195mm.

Cheers,

Rob

[BigRAWesty]

As high as you can.. You find you will have restrictions.. Father in-law had a 2m restriction... He Had to apply (more $$$) to get his shed to 3m..
But I'd say 2.5 minimum.. Try for 3 or even 2.8..

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories

[Oldmate1]

We have made ours 2.5 an the troll fits with about 300 above the top of the rack

thanks i think ill make it 2.5

[threedogs]

As MT says 2.5 will give you 300 easy to spare .I had to cut {notch} my carport to facilitate my last 4x4 ,
the patrol fits under fine with rack on top