Can Swagman Roamer LT Roof Rack be Installed on a Cargo Trailer?
Published 05/15/2019
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Thanks for your response. The roof of the trailer is a thin sheet of aluminum. It is definitely not sturdy/rigid enough to hold a bike rack. I’m wondering if the rack can be attached safely to the ribs across the ceiling of the camper (photo attached), and if so, how to do it. Thank
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The Swagman Roamer LT Roof Rack for Pop-Up Campers and Camper Shells - Steel - 7' Long - 150 lbs # S80510 can be safely installed on your cargo trailer. You will simply want to account for the weight capacity of the rack, the trailer components, and the height of the trailer with whatever you add to that rack. It will make it more top heavy the higher the load which will impact cornering and wind or passing vehicle sway. Swagman designed it for pop up trailer use which is much lower and often a wider base as well for greater stability with items loaded.
The installation requires drilling holes in the roof for the feet to mount. I recommend using a sealant around the holes and the instructions say to put a generous amount of silicone into the holes and around the surface. I recommend using the Loctite RTV 598 High-Performance Silicone Gasket Maker - Black - 2.7-Fl Oz Tube # LT37467.
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Swagman Roamer LT Roof Rack for Pop-Up Campers and Camper Shells - Steel - 7' Long - 150 lbs
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Seth
5/15/2019
Thanks for your response. The roof of the trailer is a thin sheet of aluminum. It is definitely not sturdy/rigid enough to hold a bike rack. I’m wondering if the rack can be attached safely to the ribs across the ceiling of the camper (photo attached), and if so, how to do it. Thank