So if you have a roof mounted cargo box that has a weight capacity of 150 lbs roof rack crossbars that are rated at 200 lbs and these are on a roof rated at 100 lbs then you cannot load more than 100 lbs.
Weight limit for roof bars.
However your cars roof will have a weight limit too which is normally lower than this.
Online it says max weight limit is 110lbs.
45lb would not allow me to carry very much in a cargo box during road trips.
Typically your vehicle will be the limiting factor.
Anyone else doing that.
Roof rack load limits are generally reflected in the way they mount to the roof and distribute the load.
Our maximum static weight rating is 600 lbs.
The owners manual states.
Im planning on putting two 55lbs sea kayaks.
100 lb 45 kg for vehicles without a moonroof.
Looking to put a thule rack on my wife s ford taurus.
The static weight limit can be higher than the dynamic weight.
Can my thule crossbars carry the weight of my rooftop tent.
For tents weighing more than 165 lbs 75kg the maximum weight capacity of the rack and vehicle must be equal to or greater than the tent weight.
Normally roof bars will have a weight limit printed in the instructions or on the box.
To determine your roof s maximum weight capacity check your vehicle s owner s manual.
165 lbs limit 40 2 lbs rack accessories 124 8 lbs available load capacity.
The thule rack would be the type then hooks into the door jam.
I ve seen roof racks designed to carry 60kg but it clearly says not suitable for offroad use.
Cross bars are constructed of durable lightweight aluminum and feature structural nylon end clamps for added strength can support a maximum of 176 pounds 80 kg when weight is evenly distributed across both bars available in a set of two roof rack cargo cross bars.
Not very good when its mounted to a 4wd.
45 lb 20 kg for vehicles with a moonroof.
Your vehicle and roof must have a minimum driving dynamic weight capacity of of 165 lbs 75 kg.
2 frontloaders 13 lbs each 26 lbs total.
The maximum recommended load evenly distributed on the crossbars is.
Our roof bar ranges have a weight capacity from 50kg to 100kg depending on the roof bar you choose.