GWM Tank 300 Roof Rack & Load Guide Australia

Tank 300 roof rack guide · Australia

Choose the rack after you know the load.

Compare crossbars, full-size platforms, roof boxes and tents separately—then calculate the rack, mounts and cargo together against the vehicle roof limit before ordering.

GWM Tank 300 with loaded full-size roof rack on an Australian red-dirt touring track at dusk
Dynamic vs static load
Petrol & hybrid checks
Height, sealing & restraint

Start with the load-carrying job

A rack is only one component. The vehicle roof, mounts, bars or platform, box or tent and cargo must operate as one system.

Crossbars

A base for selected light accessories

Confirm rail or mounting-hole layout, bar spacing, sunroof clearance and the compatible mount for every box, awning or carrier.

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Full-size platform

More mounting area, more base weight

Add the platform's own weight before cargo. Compare material, footprint, support positions, wind profile and accessory slots.

View platform options
Box or bag

Capacity is not the load limit

Check external size, empty weight, opening direction, tie-down system and weather protection. A container still needs a compatible rack.

Check the load calculation
Tent or accessory

Plan both driving and campsite loads

Roof tents, ladders, awnings and lights add weight and clearance. Confirm deployment space, wiring, access and the correct static and dynamic limits.

Compare load conditions

Current Tank 300 roof options

These active listings cover six different jobs. Confirm the exact variant, included hardware and delivery requirements on each product page.

Before you order

Send these four planning details

The safest useful answer starts with the actual vehicle, full roof system and real loaded travel configuration.

01

Vehicle, roof and existing equipment

Confirm Petrol or Hybrid, year and trim. Photograph the roof rails, channels, mounting points, sunroof, shark-fin antenna and any accessories already fitted.

02

List every component and weight

Include mounts, bars or platform, ladder, awning, box or tent and all cargo. The remaining allowance is not the empty rack rating.

03

Measure spacing, footprint and height

Record roof or bar spacing, product footprint, opening direction and final vehicle height. Check garage, branch, ferry and car-park clearance.

04

Plan installation and post-fit checks

Use suitable mounts and sealing, torque fasteners correctly, secure cargo, recheck after initial driving and monitor wind noise, movement and handling.

Driving load and parked load are different

Dynamic load — vehicle moving

  • Includes rack, mounts and every carried item
  • Must follow the lowest relevant vehicle or component limit
  • High-mounted weight affects braking, cornering and rough-road loads
  • Cargo needs suitable restraint and regular fastener checks

Static load — vehicle parked

  • Relevant to deployed roof tents and people at camp
  • Does not mean the same weight may be carried while driving
  • Requires a suitable rack, mounts and level stable parking
  • Follow vehicle, rack and tent documentation together

Continue from carrying to camping

Planning a complete touring campsite?

Connect the roof system to a real sleep, shade, storage and pack-down plan. Check travel mode, parked deployment, wind safety, access and the location of every loose component.

Open the camping & touring guide

Tank 300 roof rack FAQs

How much weight can I put on a Tank 300 roof?

Use the current vehicle documentation for your exact model and the limits for every rack component. The allowable system load is governed by the lowest applicable limit, and it includes the rack, mounts and cargo—not only the items placed on top.

Will every roof rack fit both Petrol and Hybrid models?

Do not assume so. Confirm powertrain, model year, trim, roof rails or channels, factory mounting points, sunroof and existing accessories against the selected listing.

Can I install a roof tent on any crossbar or platform?

No. Confirm tent footprint, rail spacing, mounting hardware, rack compatibility, dynamic travel load and parked static load. Also plan the opening direction, ladder landing and door or awning clearance.

Does punch-free or original-hole installation eliminate roof-leak risk?

No installation description removes the need for correct mounting, seals, torque and inspection. Professional installation is recommended where roof trim, channels or weather sealing are involved.

What should I check after fitting and loading a roof system?

Measure the final vehicle height, test sunroof and antenna clearance, confirm cargo restraint, recheck fasteners after initial use and monitor wind noise, water sealing and vehicle handling.

Unsure which Tank 300 roof setup fits?

Send your powertrain, model year, trim, roof photos, intended rack or accessory, component weights and approximate loaded travel weight.

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