tmac00
Stoney Creek/ Ontario, Canada
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Has anyone installed their own roof rack on a Coleman ABS roof? If so what did you use (rivets, screws - sizes)?
I know that this will void my "lifetime" warranty as I am original owner. I still pay for shipping!!
Thanks.
Trevor & Paula
3 girls (10 yr, 8 yr & 5 yr)
05 Chev Avalanche
02 Coleman Mesa
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PopUpTom
West Tennessee
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I installed the factory kit on my 02 Sun Valley. The kit has everything you need plus pretty good instructions. The plastic is very easy to drill through - be aware of what's below it when you do so. I deviated on the mounting positions by moving the mounting points back and changing the spacing between bars to "nest" my cargo box between them. I didn't want to have weight of bikes, etc that far forward. I already have a high (loaded) tounge weight. For your model though, the forward mounting position would be fine as the axle is farther forward relative to the front of the roof (We have the same 17' frame, but I have a 12' roof, you have the cargo box and a 10' roof)
Mounting the roof rack is not going to void the warranty, I've read that it helps strengthen the roof's tendancy for side to side spread.
2001 V6 Highlander, 2002 Coleman Sun Valley, Single Bar WD, Tranny Temp Gage, Prodigy Brake Control
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tmac00
Stoney Creek/ Ontario, Canada
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Thanks Tom
I was told if rack install was not done by "qualified" individual, warranty was void. Not knocking the good people at my local RV dealer but I think I am as qualified if not more!!
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