Roof Rack Weight Rating

To calculate the off road load rating divide the load rating by the safety factor then subtract the weight of the racks this will tell you the safe off road cargo rating for your vehicle.

Roof rack weight rating.

Total weight 40 2 lbs. The thule and yakima racks 150lbs and the bars get bendy and unhappy. Be sure to bring your outdoor toys on all your off road excursions. 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.

The static weight limit can be higher than the dynamic weight. We installed a powerful 4 4 full length steel cage roof rack on a mates patrol a few years back and weighed it at at around 60kg. When you can only carry 100kg on the roof fitting a 60kg rack to only be able to carry 40kg seems a bit pointless. Most of the racks on this list will hold 150 to 160 pounds which should be sufficient for most car trips.

Our maximum static weight rating is 600 lbs. Weight capacity how much weight are you planning on carrying. 165 lbs limit 40 2 lbs rack accessories 124 8 lbs available load capacity. Safety tips when using a roof rack.

The stock bars on the outback are 100lbs then they start getting bendy and unhappy. Roof racks that secure via fixing points or inside the door jamb don t need to be locked. The maximum capacity of your roof rack system will be dependent on the lowest rated part of the system. 150lb s is the bar and foot capability not the roof.

For custom and unlisted vehicles it is up to the installer to determine the maximum weight for the given application.