FAQ

• Parcel service: 2-3 working days
• Shipping: 4-6 working days

We deliver our products to Germany, Austria and Switzerland. When shipping to Switzerland, import costs and VAT may apply.

When importing into Switzerland, our shipping company will then charge you the import costs and Swiss VAT.

Parcel service for smaller products: DPD

Shipping company for our roof tents, roof racks, rock sliders and larger winches: TISA

After the goods have been dispatched, you will automatically receive tracking information from us by email

Unfortunately, this is not possible because our packages are usually too large and we do not ship with DHL.

We are sorry if your item is damaged or defective, but please report your complaint via our complaint form and our customer service will contact you within 48 hours.

Please report your return to us using our returns form. We will then contact you shortly.

Please return the desired items to the following address:

horntools GmbH

Wallenmahd 23

6850 Dornbirn, Austria

As soon as we have received and checked the goods, you will receive a credit in the amount of the value of the goods.

Unfortunately, we cannot cover shipping costs for returns.

Please contact us at info@horntools.com or reach us by phone at

Austria: +43 (0) 720 881 361
Germany: +49 (0) 2051 9999 005
Switzerland: +41 (0) 43 508 94 28

After you have registered your return via our returns form, our customer service will send you a returns label.

Yes, after a successful order we will send you the documents by email.

Please contact us at office@horntools.com

If the order has not been shipped yet, this is not a problem.

Please contact us at office@horntools.com or call us at +43 5572 57 226

No, you can also place an order as a guest.

Please contact us at office@horntools.com or call us at +43 5572 57 226

Please contact us at office@horntools.com or call us on 043 5572 57 226

Yes, you are welcome to test and inspect our roof tents in our showroom in Dornbirn. The address is: Wallenmahd 23, 6850 Dornbirn, Austria.

We also have over 100 retailers in Germany, Austria and Switzerland where you are welcome to take a look at our products. You can find the list including the addresses of our retailers here: Retailer network

No, you always need vehicle-specific crossbars or a roof rack. You can also buy these directly from us. Simply choose the right one in the roof rack category or contact us at office@horntools.com

Our roof tents can generally be bolted to all roof racks or roof rack platforms from all manufacturers.

No. Our roof tents can generally be mounted on all vehicles on which a roof rack is fitted. It is important that the maximum roof load specified by the vehicle manufacturer is adhered to.

Une vitesse maximale de 100 à 130 km/h est généralement recommandée, selon le modèle de véhicule. Veuillez noter que la hauteur supplémentaire de la tente de toit peut affecter la hauteur totale du véhicule et donc également le comportement de conduite. Ceci est particulièrement important en cas de vent fort.

Yes, all mounting accessories are included.

The ladder can hold up to 100 kg.

The included rain cover is waterproof, the fabric is breathable and the seams are sealed. So you can easily spend the night in our tents even in heavy rain. Roof tent fabric water column: 2000mm rain cover water column: 9000mm.

The annex room is splash-proof. It needs to be tied straight to avoid water accumulation.

The entrance can be on the side of the vehicle or at the rear. If the roof tent is to be folded out over the rear of the car, the mounting rails must be shortened manually (e.g. with a hacksaw).

Horntools offers three different roof rack models. These are exclusively roof rack platforms:

ExRoof: The ExRoof roof rack is our latest roof rack. It is made of aluminium and is characterised by its high rigidity and versatility. It is available for several vehicle models.

Navis: The Navis roof rack is both attractive and highly resilient thanks to its round tube design.

El Portador: This roof rack was specially developed for the Jimny GJ/HJ.

No, horntools uses the factory-fitted attachment points on the respective vehicle model.

Horntools offers vehicle-specific solutions for mounting the roof rack platforms. For most models, the original fixing points in the roof of the vehicle are used. In certain cases, clamping systems that are attached to the rain gutter of the roof are used. The roof rails of vehicles are not used for mounting in the current roof rack portfolio.

We only have vehicle-specific roof bars in our range, as these are fitted to the original attachment points.

The horntools ExRoof roof rack is compatible with 9 vehicle models and is available in our shop:

Mitsubishi L200
Suzuki Jimny GJ/HJ
Ford Ranger Bj 2016 - 2022
Isuzu D-Max from Bj. 2021 Double Cab
Volkswagen Amarok (Bj. 2010 to 2020)
Peugeot Expert L2
Citroen Jumpy L2
Opel Vivaro L2
Toyota Proace L2

The horntools NAVIS roof rack is compatible with 6 vehicle models and is available in our shop:

Suzuki Jimny GJ/HJ
Volkswagen Amarok (Bj. 2011 to 2020)
Ford Ranger (year 2016 - 2022)
Isuzu D-Max (year 2012 - 2020)
Nissan Navara (year 2015 - 2020)
Mitsubishi L200The horntools

El Portador roof rack is available for:

Suzuki Jimny GJ/HJ

The use of crossbars as roof racks is widespread and consists of two or more horizontal struts that run across the vehicle roof. Various types of loads such as roof boxes, bicycles, kayaks or skis can be securely fastened and transported on these horizontal struts.

Advantages:
✅ Inexpensive to purchase
✅ Lightweight and easy to handle
✅ Easy to install
✅ Practical solution for roof boxes, bike racks or other sports equipment

Disadvantages:

❎ Less stable than platform roof bars
❎ Some accessories may require additional brackets or fastening systems to be securely attached to the cross strut roof bars
❎ Not as aerodynamic: Increased drag and therefore higher fuel consumption A roof rack platform is a flat, stable surface that is mounted on the roof of a vehicle to create additional storage space. Unlike traditional crossbar roof racks, which only have beams to hold items, a roof rack platform consists of a continuous platform, usually made of metal or plastic. Various items such as roof boxes, roof tents or camping equipment can be securely fastened and transported on this platform. They provide a stable base and can accommodate a variety of loads. They are a practical option for people who need extra storage space on their vehicle roof. Horntools only offers roof rack platforms.

Advantages:

✅ Stable base, as weight is distributed over the entire platform on the vehicle roof
✅ Versatile: numerous items can be transported
✅ The flat platform ensures aerodynamic properties

Disadvantages:

❎ Higher purchase price
❎ Increased weight due to robust construction

Yes, this is possible.

In the installation instructions and on the product website, different options for mounting to and on crossbars are shown. Due to the wide variety of crossbar systems and roof rack platforms, we cannot explain every mounting option in detail, but will be happy to advise you individually if you have any questions.

The maximum permissible roof load can normally be found in the car handbook or can be obtained directly from the respective manufacturer.

No, the roof rack does not increase the roof load of a vehicle.

The roof load that the vehicle manufacturer refers to in the manual is the dynamic roof load. This is the permitted load that you are allowed to carry on the roof of your vehicle while travelling. For example, if you have specified a roof load of 80 kg for your vehicle, your roof tent + roof rack may weigh a maximum of 80 kg. The static roof load, on the other hand, indicates how much roof load is permitted when the vehicle is stationary. This is usually 3 to 4 times the dynamic roof load. This means that several people can sleep in the roof tent without any concerns.

The maximum load of a platform roof rack depends on several factors. The dynamic and static roof load must also be taken into account here. Also pay attention to the tare weight of the roof rack platform in order to adjust the static roof load accordingly. The general load capacity of the roof bars can be found in the respective product description.

In addition to roof racks, we also offer a wide range of accessories to make the most of the extra space on the vehicle roof.These include, for example, transport boxes, quick-release fasteners for roof tents, various Quick Fist holders for tools, tensioning straps, brackets and a rear ladder.

Synthetic ropes have been on the rise in recent years - and rightly so. The old fear that synthetic ropes would not withstand the load has long been a thing of the past. In principle, it can be assumed that plastic ropes and steel ropes with the same rope diameter can withstand approximately the same tensile force, and at first glance, the strengths of the plastic rope certainly lie in its weight - the rope is approx. 4.5 times lighter than a conventional steel rope. Furthermore, a synthetic rope cannot rust, has no protruding strands in the event of damage (risk of injury), does not whip so extremely when it breaks, has hardly any spring effect (the rope does not pull itself together when laid down) and damage to the rope is easier to recognise. However, synthetic ropes also have disadvantages: Plastic ropes are more sensitive in comparison and chafe more easily. Instead of rust, the rope is affected by UV radiation; it is also much more sensitive to heat, which can have a negative effect, especially when the rope drum is heated (continuous operation); the steel rope is generally more resistant than a plastic rope, but damage to the rope is more difficult to recognise (internal strand breaks). Corrosion is also an issue with steel ropes.

A radio remote control, i.e. a remote control for the cable winch without a cable, is a practical addition. Of course, all cable winches come with a remote control (with cable). However, the radio remote control allows you, for example, to operate the cable winch from the car or from further away. You will find various compatible radio remote controls for your cable winch in our range.

HPA3500, HPA4600 -> W002A all other winches either W002A (plugged into control box) or W002A-INT (internally connected to relay) pay attention to 12V or 24V.

There is only the cable remote control and no matching radio remote control as this winch does not have a relay.

We recommend a circuit breaker, which you can also buy in our shop (item number: H0100)

Remove the engine, possibly replace the coals, look at the drum brake, grease the gearbox, check the rope, evaluate the overall impression of the winch. You can have the winch maintenance done by one of our qualified retailers.

No, under no circumstances. Hoist winches are designed differently with regard to the safety factor and if used incorrectly, serious accidents can occur for which horntools is not liable.

Our cable winches are only designed for horizontal pulling, as occurs, for example, when recovering off-road vehicles. The maximum pulling force and the working load limit of the winch and the equipment used must be observed.

No, because the drum holder is part of the gearbox.

The winch has a mechanical brake.

An A23 battery is required.

A 9V block battery is required.

You can screw the horntools Straight awning either to the roof rack or directly to a roof tent.

If you already have a horntools roof tent, you can connect the awning directly to the tent - simply slide the L-brackets into the tent rails. The two L-brackets supplied are also compatible with different roof rack variants. If there are mounting rails on the roof rack, sliding bolts can be used to attach the awning. If there are no mounting rails, holes can be drilled at the outer ends of the roof bars and the L-brackets can be screwed into them. Detailed instructions can be found on the product page in the "FAQ & Download" section. The horntools ExRoof roof rack has its own awning bracket for the Straight awning.

The 180° or 270° version of the self-supporting Horizon awning is compatible with the ExRoof roof rack, but also with roof racks from other suppliers. A universal awning bracket is included in the scope of delivery and can be seen in the product images. The screws can be moved horizontally as required and adjusted to fit your roof rack perfectly. You can find a sketch of the universal awning bracket supplied here. Installation on roof racks with a T-slot, which are mounted on the roof rails, is also possible. However, the T-bolts for this type of roof rack are not included in the scope of delivery. If you want to mount the awning on a horntools ExRoof roof rack, we also have an ExRoof awning bracket in our range, which can be used to screw the awning to the side as well as from above.

No, the awning requires either a roof rack platform or a crossbar system for installation. horntools cannot comment on individual solutions without a roof rack system.

The Horizon awning can be used unsupported up to a wind speed of 30 km/h. With the support poles and guy rope, the maximum wind speed increases to 60 km/h. The Straight awning, on the other hand, can be assumed to be stable up to a wind speed of level 4. This corresponds to a moderate breeze of 20 to 28 km/h.

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No, the UV protection is applied when the Herculiner has dried (as the last layer and only with the black Herculiner for rolling). With the other colors, the UV protection is already mixed into the color.

The Herculiner was applied at a temperature that was too cold or the cleaning agent was not removed enough during preparation.

Surface must be free of grease and roughened, apply in thin layers -> See instructions in the manual.

No, because cracks can occur if the temperature is too high.

You are also welcome to ask your questions directly to us.

E-mail: info@horntools.com
Phone: 043 5572 57 226

You can reach us by telephone during our telephone hours:
Mon-Thurs: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m
Fri: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m

Telephone number: +43 5572 57 226

Otherwise, we are always happy to help you by email at info@horntools.com

Yes, we have a shop in 6850 Dornbirn, Austria where you can shop directly.
We are looking forward to your visit!

Opening hours shop Dornbirn:

Mon & Wed: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m

Fri: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m

Simply enter your zip code in our branch finder and find a horntools retailer near you!

Our parts reports are not valid in Switzerland; individual acceptance must be carried out.

Instead of a personal password, you will receive a unique (numeric) password for each log-in. This will be sent to you directly to your email address during the log-in process. You can then copy this password from your email and paste it when logging in.

This variant offers the following advantages: (i) increased security and data protection, (ii) the possibility of several company employees logging into the web shop at the same time, and (iii) you no longer have to remember or save your password.

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