Technical answer
Which shovel holder fits a Wedgetail roof rack?
Short answer
Wedgetail makes a shovel holder for Wedgetail Adventure racks, plus a shovel holder and a combined jack and shovel holder for Commercial Max and Oval Steel racks, and each one locks into the existing accessory channel so you can place it anywhere on the rack. The Wedgetail Adventure shovel holder is made to carry a long-handled shovel, and the Wedgetail Adventure Hi-Lift bracket carries a Hi-Lift jack on the side of the rack. The shovel and holder count against the rack's rating (100 or 150 kg dynamic on most Wedgetail platforms) and the vehicle maker's roof limit.
Facts from Wedgetail product data, updated .
- Wedgetail Adventure
- Shovel holder and Hi-Lift bracket
- Commercial Max and Oval Steel
- Shovel holder and jack and shovel holder
- Mounting
- Locks into the rack's existing accessory channel
- Load
- Counts against the rack rating; every Wedgetail is 100% off-road rated
| Accessory | Range | SKU | RRP inc GST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shovel Holder | Wedgetail Adventure | WTA-SH | $65 |
| Hi-Lift Bracket | Wedgetail Adventure | WTA-JSH | $200 |
| Shovel Holder | Commercial Max and Oval Steel | ASH | $85 |
| Jack And Shovel Holder | Commercial Max and Oval Steel | AJSH | $105 |
Which holder suits your rack
- Wedgetail Adventure platform: the Wedgetail Adventure shovel holder. It locks into the existing channels in the rack and is made to carry a long-handled shovel. Standard colour is black.
- Shovel and Hi-Lift jack on a Wedgetail Adventure rack: add the Hi-Lift bracket, which carries a Hi-Lift jack on the side of the rack and has built-in height adjustment. The product page says it cannot be used together with Wedgetail Sides.
- Commercial Max or Oval Steel rack: the Commercial Max and Oval Steel shovel holder, or the jack and shovel holder if you carry both.
- Wedgetail Core or Wedgetail Trade: no shovel holder is listed under those ranges. Ask a stockist which holder suits your rack before you order.
The accessories for Wedgetail Adventure and accessories for Commercial Max and Oval Steel guides list everything else that fits each range.
Where to mount a shovel on the rack
Wedgetail accessories secure into the rack's heavy-duty accessory channel, so the holder can sit anywhere along the rack. Pick a spot where the handle stays inside the rack's footprint and clear of the awning, aerial, light bar and rooftop tent, and where you can reach the shovel from beside the vehicle.
A shovel is one of the light, bulky items that suits the roof. Heavy items such as full jerry cans and spare wheels are better carried low; the recovery gear guide covers what goes where.
Load and fitting
- The holder, shovel and any jack count against the rack's dynamic rating and the vehicle maker's roof limit; use the lower figure.
- Every Wedgetail is rated 100% off-road to its full rating, with no derating. Static = 3.5 x dynamic.
- Fitting instructions are linked on each product page. The Hi-Lift jack holder guide covers the jack bracket.
- Every Wedgetail stockist sells and fits accessories: see where to buy.
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Questions people ask
Where do you mount a shovel on a roof rack?
In the rack's accessory channel, using a shovel holder made for the rack. On a Wedgetail the holder locks into the existing channel, so you can place it anywhere along the rack where the handle stays clear of other gear.
Does the Wedgetail shovel holder fit my rack?
The Wedgetail Adventure shovel holder is made for Wedgetail Adventure racks. Commercial Max and Oval Steel racks take their own shovel holder or jack and shovel holder.
Can I carry a shovel and a Hi-Lift jack together?
Yes. On Commercial Max and Oval Steel use the jack and shovel holder. On a Wedgetail Adventure rack fit the shovel holder plus the Hi-Lift bracket, which carries the jack on the side of the rack.
Can the Hi-Lift bracket be used with Wedgetail Sides?
No. The product page says the Hi-Lift bracket cannot be used in conjunction with Wedgetail Sides.
Does a shovel count against the roof load rating?
Yes. The shovel, holder and any jack count against the rack's rating (100 or 150 kg dynamic on most Wedgetail platforms) and the vehicle maker's roof limit.
Can I carry a shovel as well as a rooftop tent?
Yes, if the tent, shovel and other gear together stay within the rack's dynamic rating while driving and the vehicle maker's roof limit. The load safely guide shows how to add it up.
Can I have the shovel holder fitted?
Yes. Every Wedgetail stockist sells and fits Wedgetail accessories, and racks are fitted on site at the Wedgetail factory, 7-9 Newcastle Road, Bayswater VIC 3153, Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm.