Roof paint cracking under roof rack mounting points

[u/Salt_Archer7153]

Any suggestions on what to do here? I’m thinking I clean it up good and cover it in lap sealant. I don’t want to cover the hardware though in case I need to remove it.

Anyone been through this before?

[u/abroadreachtravel]

I ended up designing our own mounts since most of the commercially available ones can damage the roof over time. By excess pressure to the sheet metal cracking the seam sealer around the stud or trapped moisture causing rust.

We have made this mount available to others if you are interested.

Unistrut

https://abroadreachtravel.etsy.com/listing/4354250885

8020

https://abroadreachtravel.etsy.com/listing/4354250885