forest522
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I've been considering installing a false rain gutter kit from Thule. Then I can use the roof rack I already have on the hard top.
Question is...isn't there hollow space between two layers on the upper side part of the hard top? From the inside, it looks like it's pretty "thick." I'm pretty sure it is a hollow area in between the inner and outer layers.
Theoretically, the upper side part of the top would be a little stronger with weight from above, just like real rain gutters can bear about 150 lbs. Not a lot of weight but certainly enough for spare tire, jack, a couple of duffle bags of clothes or camp gear. Plus with spreading the overall width of the rack to the outer edge of the top, you get a little more space on top for a Safari rack, etc. Still being weight conscious of course...
Anyone have any experience with that area?
Question is...isn't there hollow space between two layers on the upper side part of the hard top? From the inside, it looks like it's pretty "thick." I'm pretty sure it is a hollow area in between the inner and outer layers.
Theoretically, the upper side part of the top would be a little stronger with weight from above, just like real rain gutters can bear about 150 lbs. Not a lot of weight but certainly enough for spare tire, jack, a couple of duffle bags of clothes or camp gear. Plus with spreading the overall width of the rack to the outer edge of the top, you get a little more space on top for a Safari rack, etc. Still being weight conscious of course...
Anyone have any experience with that area?
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