Roof rack FAQ for Australian 4WD and ute owners

Because dual cab, extra cab and single cab utes take different platform sizes and mounts. Wedgetail lists a separate solution for each cab type, and some models also list separate fitments with and without factory roof rails.

Because roof shape and mount points change between generations, so a rack for one generation may not fit the next. The model guides list every Wedgetail option by generation, for example Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger.

Bare roofs with factory mounting holes or fixed points, factory roof rails, factory tracks, and rain gutters on older vehicles. Each Wedgetail solution lists its fit method; see roof rack mounting types.

The size listed for your ute, year and cab type. Wedgetail matches platform length and width per fitment, so Find My Vehicle gives the size; measuring is covered in what size platform do I need.

Use Find My Vehicle: pick the make, model, year and body, and it lists every Wedgetail solution with its rating, fit method and price.

On the cab for touring loads within the cab roof limit; on the canopy for ladders, pipe and other long or heavy loads. If you carry both, run a cab platform and a separate canopy rack. See the ute roof rack buying guide.

ARB, EGR Gen 2, Maxliner Venture, RSI Evo, Utemaster Centurion and Ascent canopies, plus Caddy Storage, CSM and Mode service bodies. A canopy or service body not on that list is not fitted.

The lower of the rack's rating and the canopy maker's roof rating. Wedgetail rates each canopy rack per solution.

The lower of the rack's dynamic rating and Toyota's cab roof limit. Wedgetail HiLux platforms are rated per fitment; the Toyota HiLux guide lists each rating and Toyota's figure where Toyota publishes one.

Dynamic is what the rack carries while driving; static is what it holds parked. On a Wedgetail, static is 3.5 x dynamic. See static vs dynamic roof load rating.

On some brands, yes. Not on a Wedgetail: every Wedgetail is 100% off-road rated to its full rating.

Yes, against the vehicle's roof limit when the maker's figure includes the rack, which many do. Check the owner's manual for how the maker states it.

Up to the platform's dynamic rating for your fitment while driving (100 or 150 kg dynamic on Wedgetail platforms), and within the vehicle's roof limit. Tent plus occupants parked must be within the static rating.

With the roof top tent mounting hardware. The steps are in how to mount a rooftop tent on a Wedgetail platform, and the weight maths in the rooftop tent guide.

A platform for mixed loads, touring gear or a rooftop tent; bars for light loads long enough to span them, such as ladders. See platform rack vs roof bars.

With brackets made for the platform. Wedgetail lists a solar panel bracket pair for panels up to 1000 mm long and a solar panel recessed mount kit. See roof rack for solar panels and an awning.

Yes. The lip around the platform is there for strength, and a 10 mm spacer lets third-party accessories clear it. See third-party accessories.

Surfboards, yes, on the racks. Commercial Max and Oval Steel take a removable boat roller pair. There is no Wedgetail kayak carrier.

Usually by closing open channels and stopping loose parts moving: fit the rubber infill strips made for the platform, check every bolt is tight, and tie off strap tails. Wedgetail noise testing is under way and results will be published per product.

No, not by themselves. A maker can still refuse a claim for damage the rack or its fitting caused, so stay within the roof limits and keep the fitting records.

Yes. Any rack adds weight and drag, so fuel use rises by an amount that depends on the vehicle, speed and load. Wedgetail does not publish fuel figures.

Often, yes. Each Wedgetail solution has fitting instructions and a listed fit method; every stockist also fits, and racks are fitted at the factory in Bayswater VIC. See where to buy.