Questions about Four Wheel Finch pop up – Roof Racks

[Sedro F. Woolley]

Short of taking an FWC pop up back to the factory to get roof racks installed, what would you recommend? Are there some good DIY guides out there? Can any auto rack install outfits be trusted to do this?

 

[XPTom]

Are the dealers in Vancouver, Oregon, or Idaho close to your part of WA? They can save you from drilling a hole where you shouldn't.


http://www.fourwh.com/popup-truck-campers-dealers/

 

[Sparse Gray Hackle]

Check your mail, I sent you a PM. Tracks typically are on top of the longitudinal stringers. On a 2 piece roof, that means pulling the existing screws, laying down new sealant, maybe slightly longer/bigger screws for the tracks. On a one piece roof, your best bet is to call FWC and ask about the best way to I'd stringer locations, which screws and sealant, and info where wires might be so you don't drill through one. Insert the sliding track nuts before you put the end caps on, or use Thule TK 1 style nuts.

Actually, talk to FWC regarding either roof type. I wouldn't trust a rack place to do the job unless they have a history with a popup.

 

[Sedro F. Woolley]

Are the dealers in Vancouver, Oregon, or Idaho close to your part of WA? They can save you from drilling a hole where you shouldn't.


http://www.fourwh.com/popup-truck-campers-dealers/

I'm in NW Washington, so Vancouver BC would be the closest. It's a couple hours away, with typical daytime traffic. When it comes to potentially compromising the roof, I guess I wouldn't want to mess around.

 

[Sedro F. Woolley]

Check your mail, I sent you a PM. Tracks typically are on top of the longitudinal stringers. On a 2 piece roof, that means pulling the existing screws, laying down new sealant, maybe slightly longer/bigger screws for the tracks. On a one piece roof, your best bet is to call FWC and ask about the best way to I'd stringer locations, which screws and sealant, and info where wires might be so you don't drill through one. Insert the sliding track nuts before you put the end caps on, or use Thule TK 1 style nuts.

Actually, talk to FWC regarding either roof type. I wouldn't trust a rack place to do the job unless they have a history with a popup.

Thanks, SGH, makes sense to me.