2017 Miata Luggage Rack

Revo-Rack Black $439.95

Revo-Rack PA $549.95

 

 

Revo-Rack is a unique design of 2017 Miata Luggage Rack that eliminates the risk of paint damage, caused by steel clamps or straps on the fragile aluminium trunk lid edges. With the Revo-Rack no metal touches your MX5/Miata only soft rubber vacuum cups. These use the pressure of the atmosphere to secure the rack to your Mazda's trunk. We have been manufacturing the Revo-Rack since 2016 its available in either a black finish or a version thats hand polished then anodised to create a deep shine.

We designed Revo-Rack in 2015 when the ND/MK4 was launched and its been in production ever since. The issue with fitting a conventional clamp based luggage rack to the ND/MK4 is the 2.7mm/0.106 inch panel gap - there is no room for a metal clamp between the trunk lid and rear quarter.

Revo-Rack attaches to your MX5 Miata ND using vacuum cup technology, these are not suction cups. Suction is what creates vacuum. Vacuum is the total absence of air whereas suction is the process done to achieve a vacuum. The grey buttons on the side of the cups pump out the air creating a huge, securing force.

We are of course aware that Mazda suggests a maximum load of 10kg for their carbon fibre rack on the MK4/ND because of the cars aluminium trunk lid. This clamps on a like a conventional rack with the weight of the rack and load spread over a very small area, approx 16 inches square ; the footprint of the clamps on the edge of the trunk.

With the Revo-Rack the load is spread over a much greater area over 120 inches ; the footprint of the vacuum cups. Its spread load not a point load like a conventional rack, hence the Revo-Rack can carry a greater load ( 20kg/45lbs ) with no risk of damage to the trunk lid.

Revo-Rack has been independently safety tested by TUV Group. Along with braking, speed and lab testing to a loaded Revo-Rack one of the criteria for certification involves a 645N force test. A lifting force of around 65kg/145lbs for 10 minutes to a Revo-Rack with a 55lbs load on it. ( shown below ) The Revo-Rack stayed secure and did not bend or deform. See the full test criteria here 

Why a Revo-Rack 2017 Miata Luggage Rack ?

• No clamps on the fragile aluminium trunk lid edge
• Lightweight precision manufactured aluminium & magnesium ally frame
• No awkward bolts
• Tested to ISO/PAS 11154:2006 Road vehicles - Roof load carriers 
• No Straps across the trunk lid surface
• Conceived, designed and engineered for the MK4/ND MX5/Miata
• Due to the 1/8" panel gap on the ND its too small for a traditional clamp to fit, the 45 degree lip inside the trunk makes this almost impossible.
• Revo-Racks load carrying capacity independently tested and certified at 45lbs / 20kg
• Supplied with two luggage straps and a cotton storage bag
• Shipped to the USA in 2-5 days with DHL, no state taxes no import taxes

 

 

 

 

The Rack Frame :

This Miata ND luggage rack is manufactured from 1" 6063-T5 tubing this is an aluminium and magnesium alloy ( it will never rust ) As a result the rack frame weighs only 3.6lb perfect for the ND's soft aluminium trunk lid. The cross bars are machine welded in place to ensure consistency, the Revo-Rack is powder coated black or hand polished and anodised. The rack frame measures 36"x17"

 

 

The Supports :

The rack is secured to your Miata's ND's trunk lid using three 5" vacuum cups,  rated by the manufacturer as capable of holding an 18kg/40lb load each.

Vacuum cups employ the force of atmospheric pressure to grip a surface: When a vacuum exists between the cup and the surface on which it is attached, the weight of Earth's atmosphere holds the cup in place with incredible force. Unlike suction cups that produce a vacuum as they pull away from the surface, Revo-Racks vacuum cups use a hand-actuated pump to efficiently remove air from between the rubber pad and the attaching surface thus creating a much more reliable hold. Because the full face of the pad is brought into contact with the surface, distortion is reduced, allowing the cup to be used with very little risk of damage.

The Revo-Racks vacuum cup's pump feature a plunger with a red line, which serves as a vacuum indicator. Introduced in the1960's, this safety device is still recognized as one of the most reliable warning systems available. A few strokes of the plunger evacuate the vacuum pad, causing it to seal securely to the attaching surface. When the cup is attached completely, the plunger stops moving and the red line is hidden within the pump. A visible red line indicates if air has leaked back into the pad, making vacuum insufficient to use the cup. However, if the red line becomes visible while the cup is in use, a check valve allows the user to re pump the cup without losing the remaining vacuum.

Lifting on the release tab near the edge of the pad allows air to refill the evacuated space, so that the vacuum cup detaches completely. The racks sits 3" off the trunk lid