It is my feeling that it isn't going to be easy to find ANY vehicle nowadays
( except maybe a Hummer) that'll have strong enough luggage racks, and a thick
enough roof structure to handle the weight that's added to said racks. All
the racks I've had in recent years visibly flex even when you stay within the
recommended weight limits. I'd also think that the combined weight of the wood,
hardware, and any safety rails that you should have to prevent you from
inadvertently stepping off, and the weight of the camera gear and the
photographer
would put you over what weight would be safe to avoid damage to the roof.
George S.
joegwinn@xxxxxxxxxxx writes:
> First check in the specifications for the SUV in question for the max
> allowed load on the roof, the roof rails, and (if it has them) the
> rack attachment hardpoints.
>
> If the carrying capacity is sufficient, buy the beefiest roofrack
> designed to fit, and attach a piece of 3/4-inch plywood to the rack
> using through-bolt U-straps with metal backing plates on the other
> side. (Do not use screws into the plywood, as they will surely rip
> loose while you are driving at high speed. Bolt the leading edge
> down very securely, with metal backplates, so the slipstream cannot
> get under the front of the sheet and tear it loose. It may be useful
> to drill a pattern of pressure-relief holes in the center of the
> sheet, to reduce the aerodynamic lift.) Be sure to paint the plywood
> after drilling all the holes, getting paint on all wood surfaces, to
> keep weather away from the wood. You will also need a stepladder, to
> get up onto the sheet.
>
> Joe Gwinn
>
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