Can I Install A Rooftop Tent On My 2018 Toyota Highlander
Question:
I have a 2018 Toyota Highlander XLE with a factory roof rack. Crossbar space is 28. I want to mount a roof top tent with a minimum crossbar space of 30 and prefer 32. Is there any solution?
asked by: Myles B
Expert Reply:
I do have a solution. Unfortunately, you will have to go with a different rooftop tent. You cannot move your crossbars to create the necessary crossbar spread that you need because your factory crossbars are at a fixed distance. That distance does not change when you install an aftermarket roof rack. The towers/feet will be attached at the same spot, approximately 28" apart. You also cannot go with a naked roof install because the flush rails will get in the way.
However, the Yakima SkyRise HD Tent for Roof Rack Crossbars - 2 Person - 400 lbs - Tan and Red, part # Y07436, or 3 Person - 600 lbs, part # Y07437, can fit on a roof rack with a crossbar spread as narrow as 26".
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Products Referenced in This Question
Yakima SkyRise HD Tent for Roof Rack Crossbars - 2 Person - 400 lbs - Tan and Red
- Tents
- Roof Top Tent
- 400 lbs
- 2 Person
- 1 Door
- 4 Season
- Tan
- Yakima
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Yakima SkyRise HD Tent for Roof Rack Crossbars - 3 Person - 600 lbs - Tan and Red
- Tents
- Roof Top Tent
- 600 lbs
- 3 Person
- 1 Door
- 4 Season
- Tan
- Yakima
more information >
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Rhino-Rack RVP Roof Rack for Fixed Mounting Points - Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Complete Roof Systems
- Aero Bars
- 39 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Flush
- Black
- Rhino Rack
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