2009 Lexus RX 350 Roof Rack Recommendation for Rooftop Tent

Question:

I am going to installed roof rack or cross bar to the 2009 Lexus RX350. The vehicle comes with roof rails and factory roof bar. I am intend to install a Rooftop tent which can weight between 135-170 lbs The RTT will sleep 2 people which weights around 300 lbs. I am trying to find something that can work. Do you have any recommendations? The ones that I see in the website have weight capacity of 165lbs. I cant tell if this is static weight or dynamic weight. Looking for recommendation. Thanks

asked by: Sean H

Expert Reply:

Thank you for the info - since your 2009 Lexus RX 350 has the raised rails that's a great start!

For your application I recommend going with the Thule WingBar Evo roof rack system which includes the 50" Long Crossbars # TH711320 and the Evo Raised Feet # TH710401. This has a weight rating of 165 lbs so it will be perfect for a rooftop tent. The 165 lb rating is dynamic. Any weight rating given by a roof rack manufacturer will be the dynamic rating unless stated otherwise.

As long as your roof rack meets the specs for your rooftop tent you're good to go!

expert reply by: Jon G