ROOF RACK NIRVANA

THE ROLA TITAN TRAY ON OUR MU-X HAS PROVEN INVALUABLE FOR MOUNTING ACCESSORIES AND CARRYING GEAR IN THE BUSH

- MATT RAUDONIKIS

A QUALITY, solid roof rack is essentially a must-have for any 4x4 being used for outback touring. Be it a place to mount large items like a rooftop tent; to carry bikes, kayaks, a tinny or any other large sporting equipment; or to mount an awning; or simply to haul cargo that doesn't fit inside the car. The roof rack can fill all those roles. The rack on our Isuzu MU-X has been called on to carry, haul and mount many of the items mentioned above and has proved a priceless addition to the vehicle.

The rack we chose is a Titan Tray flat rack from Rola, measuring 1800 x 1200mm. Flat racks have become the go-to product for 4x4s as they offer a lower overall height when there is nothing on them and a ton of versatility when combined with the many accessories available for carrying all sorts of gear, luggage and equipment.

Some of those accessories that are of particular interest to 4-wheel drivers include shovel/axe mounts, high-lift jack mounts, jerry can brackets, gas bottle holders, awning and light mounts.