Roof racks are a great way to carry extra gear; however, when it comes to carrying equipment on the roof, or any loads for that matter, there is a right and a wrong way to do it. The wrong way can lead to damage to your vehicle, unnecessary fuel consumption, and can create unsafe...
occupant. You will also need to factor the actual weight of the tent as well as the load-bearing capacity of the roof racks. However, this is only really necessary with rooftop tents installed up on the roof of your vehicle. Weight concerns are less of an issue for truckbed configurations...