greek girl

Does anyone have experience with the tent attachments to roof racks?

LazyPanda

Are you talking about an actual tent or awning?

I think Google or YouTube might be your friend on this one.

greek girl

Thank you, I kept searching and found relevant threads and videos.

Redd

I don't think you want to try roof camping on a Q5. I think the load weight for the roof racks is 200 pounds, maximum, perhaps less. Stick one person plus any sort of gear up there, and really, even if you're 5'2" tall and use a lightweight tent...there's not a lot of safety margin. I dimpled a roof once, just carrying a "reasonable" eight pieces of sheetrock on a car.

Poldect

The load weight refers to when in motion.

You can put one of these on top as long as the Mrs isn't sleeping in it while you're doing 90, you should be ok!





I'm trying to convince my wife that this is a good idea with the kids for weekends away!

PS hello! This is my first post!!

Redd

What is that?
And how can you find the safe load weight for the roof, when the car is not in motion? Potentially with the big glass roof?

Poldect

Audi Q5 Roof Bars - 80A071151

Roof Bar Set for Audi Q5 Models with Roof Rails


Enhance the transportation options of your vehicle with the Audi genuine basic carrier. Quick and simple mounting of bicycle racks, ski and snowboard holders as well as kayak racks.


Materials used such as support feet, cover caps and trims are made from high-quality and ageing-resistant plastic; mechanical parts are made from high-quality coated sheet steel.


The basic carrier are equipped with an anti-theft locking system and are Audi City-Crash tested.


Suitable for: Q5 2017 >


The maximum permissible total weight of 75 kg for the bars, mounted parts and load must not be exceeded.
Own weight: approx. 6 KG

Poldect

I would worry about the glass roof, they're not cheap to replace!! I spoke to Audi about it though, and they didn't seem to think it would be an issue. I'd check with one of their engineers before I did anything, esp as they're not cheap to buy (roofs/tents)!

Redd

That's 165 pounds. And there's no mention of that being "in motion", that's presented as the total load weight on the racks. Perhaps that is wrong.

You and your wife would be very light if together you two AND the tenting weigh less than 165 pounds.

The numbers don't add up.

Poldect

Yep, but it's been done. There are loads of people who have added them. Yakima JetStream bars allow for more weight than the standard Audi ones. The Yakima JetStream crossbars are rated for about 170lbs and the roof tents are around 115lbs. When the tent is open the ladder supports the other half and is weighted for 600lbs.

I'm not saying I've done it, but research seems to show that it is at least viable.

I'd certainly like to speak to other owners and see what their experiences are. I bookmarked those pics ages ago (can't remember where from), and spoke to the owner who said he used it a lot.

@Redd you sound as positive about the whole experience as my wife! Have you been speaking to her