What Roof Rack do You Recommend for a Rooftop Tent on My 2021 Ford Transit Connect?

Published 10/27/2021

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Question:

What roof rack do you carry for my 2021 Ford transit connect for a rooftop tent for 1 person? I have the long wheelbase

asked by: Damien

Expert Reply:

For a great roof rack system that can support a rooftop tent on your 2021 Ford Transit Connect (long wheelbase), I recommend the following setup:

- Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 53" # TH711420
- Evo Flush Rail Feet for Thule Crossbars - Flush Side Rails # TH710601
- Fit Kit for Thule Evo Flush Roof Rack Feet - 186032 # TH186032
- Thule One-Key System Locks # TH450400

With this setup, you will have 495 pounds of static weight capacity (weight capacity of the system when not in movement). In order to make sure that your roof can accommodate this much weight, I recommend that you confirm the capacity in your owner's manual.

If you do not have a tent, I recommend the Thule Tepui Foothill - 2 Person # TH37HJ. The Foothill 2 will definitely provide you with the space you need for 1 person (and will allow you extra space if you want to bring a 2nd person along). Since the tent itself weighs 108 pounds, you are limited to a maximum body weight of 193.5 pounds per person (if you have 2 people in the tent).