Comparison
Wedgetail vs Thule Caprock roof platform
Short answer
The Thule Caprock is a universal platform made in Poland that mounts on Thule foot packs or a crossbar kit sold separately, while a Wedgetail platform is a complete rack made to suit your vehicle in Bayswater, Victoria, Australia and rated 100% off-road to its full dynamic rating. Thule lists the Caprock M (150 x 150 cm) at $1,649.95 with a load capacity up to 150 kg and no off-road or static figure; Wedgetail platforms are rated 100 or 150 kg dynamic on most fitments, with static at 3.5 x dynamic (350 or 525 kg static). Wedgetail Adventure carries a warranty of 10 years; Thule's guarantee is 2 years on all products, with a further 3 years listed for roof racks but platforms not named. Third-party accessories fit a Wedgetail, some with a 10 mm spacer to clear the strength lip.
Wedgetail figures from Wedgetail product data; competitor figures from the linked sources, updated .
Side by side
| Feature | Wedgetail Adventure | Thule Caprock M |
|---|---|---|
| Off-road rating | 100% of the dynamic rating, no derating | No off-road rating published; the FAQ says it is "designed to withstand rugged off road environments and heavy loads"Source: thule.com |
| Load rating | Set per vehicle fitment: 100 or 150 kg dynamic on most platforms | Load capacity up to 150 kg ("Maximum load: 150 kg"); no separate dynamic, static or off-road figureSource: thule.com |
| Static rating | 3.5 x dynamic (350 or 525 kg static) | |
| Mounting | Complete rack made to suit each vehicle; the fit method is listed per vehicle on Find My Vehicle | Mounts directly to Thule Evo foot packs; fits third-party and factory racks with the Thule Caprock Crossbar Kit (sold separately, $399.95); the page does not say whether foot packs are includedSource: thule.com |
| Construction | Main frame welded; other parts bolt or click together; ships flat pack | Slats with built in T-tracks on the slats and perimeter, on adjustable base crossbarsSource: thule.com |
| Material | Powder coated aluminium with glass reinforced nylon | Premium lightweight aluminiumSource: thule.com |
| Warranty | 10 years (Core 3 years, Trade 5 years) | Thule Guarantee: 2 years on all products; roof racks are listed for a further 3 years extended warranty; roof platforms are not named in that listSource: thule.com |
| Made in | Bayswater, Victoria, Australia | Poland (country of origin on the product page)Source: thule.com |
| Vehicle fit | Made to suit each vehicle; 102 vehicle models across the Wedgetail ranges | Not vehicle specific: fits through Thule Evo foot packs, or the Caprock Crossbar Kit on third-party and factory racksSource: thule.com |
| Size | Sized to the vehicle; dimensions listed per product | 150 x 150 cmSource: thule.com |
| Platform weight | Listed per product | 24.2 kgSource: thule.com |
| Price | $1,525 to $5,905 RRP inc GST per vehicle fitment | $1,649.95Source: thule.com |
| Wind deflector | Included | |
| Third-party accessories | Fit; some need a 10 mm spacer to clear the strength lip | |
| Where to buy | 134 stockists, every one sells and fits |
Universal platform or vehicle-specific rack
Thule sells the Caprock in sizes from S to XXL plus two truck bed lengths, and it is not made for one vehicle. Its product page says it mounts directly to Thule Evo foot packs, or to third-party and factory racks with the Thule Caprock Crossbar Kit, sold separately at $399.95; the page does not say whether foot packs are included. A Wedgetail platform is a complete rack made to suit a vehicle, so the price you see covers the rack and its mounting for that fitment.
Look up your own vehicle on Find My Vehicle to see the Wedgetail fitment, its rating and its price.
What the ratings mean
Thule gives the Caprock a load capacity up to 150 kg and publishes no separate off-road or static figure; its FAQ only says it is designed to withstand rugged off road environments. On a Wedgetail, the dynamic rating listed for your vehicle applies on sealed and unsealed roads alike, and static is 3.5 x dynamic.
| Tent on the move (dynamic) | Tent plus people parked (static) | Platforms | Ranges |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 kg | 123 kg | 1 | Wedgetail Adventure |
| 40 kg | 140 kg | 1 | Oval Steel |
| 60 kg | 210 kg | 2 | Oval Steel and Wedgetail Adventure |
| 70 kg | 245 kg | 1 | Commercial Max |
| 80 kg | 280 kg | 2 | Oval Steel and Wedgetail Adventure |
| 100 kg | 350 kg | 353 | Commercial Max, Oval Steel, Wedgetail Adventure, Wedgetail Core and Wedgetail Trade |
| 120 kg | 420 kg | 1 | Wedgetail Adventure |
| 150 kg | 525 kg | 200 | Commercial Max, Oval Steel, Wedgetail Adventure, Wedgetail Core and Wedgetail Trade |
Whatever platform you choose, your vehicle's own roof limit still applies: use the lower of the rack rating and the vehicle limit. See off-road load ratings and static vs dynamic ratings.
Warranty
Thule's warranty page gives a 2 year Thule Guarantee on all products and lists roof racks for a further 3 years of extended warranty; roof platforms are not named in that list, so check the Caprock with Thule before you buy. Wedgetail Adventure carries 10 years, Wedgetail Trade 5 years and Wedgetail Core 3 years.
Accessories: T-track or the lip
The Caprock has built in T-tracks on the slats and perimeter. The lip around a Wedgetail platform is there for strength; some third-party accessories need a 10 mm spacer to clear it, and with that they fit. The accessory compatibility guide explains the lip and the spacer, and Wedgetail sells its own accessories.
Who makes them
Thule's product page lists Poland as the Caprock's country of origin. Wedgetail racks are made in Bayswater, Victoria, Australia; see the Wedgetail facts, Australian-made roof racks and the roof rack brands guide. If you drive a ute, the alternatives to Thule racks for a ute guide covers cab and canopy options.
Questions people ask
Is the Thule Caprock rated for off-road use?
Thule publishes no off-road rating for the Caprock. Its page gives a load capacity up to 150 kg and says it is designed for rugged off road environments. Every Wedgetail is rated 100% off-road to its full dynamic rating, with no derating.
Where is the Thule Caprock made?
Poland, according to the country of origin on Thule's Caprock M product page. Wedgetail racks are made in Bayswater, Victoria, Australia.
What else do I need to fit a Thule Caprock?
Thule Evo foot packs, or the Thule Caprock Crossbar Kit ($399.95, sold separately) to fit it to third-party or factory racks. Thule's page does not say whether foot packs are included. A Wedgetail is a complete rack made to suit your vehicle.
Which has the longer warranty?
Wedgetail Adventure, at 10 years. Thule's guarantee is 2 years on all products, and its extended warranty list names roof racks but not roof platforms.
Does it matter whether my ute has a bare roof or a canopy?
Yes, it decides the rack. Wedgetail makes platforms for the cab roof and for fitted canopies and service bodies, including ARB, EGR Gen 2, Maxliner Venture, RSI Evo, Utemaster Centurion and Ascent canopies. Check your vehicle on Find My Vehicle.
Do other brands' accessories fit a Wedgetail?
Yes. Some third-party accessories need a 10 mm spacer to clear the lip around the platform, and with that they fit.
Where can I buy and get a Wedgetail fitted?
From 134 stockists across Australia, every one of which sells and fits, or at the factory in Bayswater VIC, which fits racks on site. See where to buy.
Sources
- thule.com/en-au/roof-rack/roof-platforms/thule-caprock-m-_-611002, read 14 October 2026
- thule.com/en-au/about-thule/warranty, read 14 October 2026