Roof Rack Weight Rating

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

Roof rack weight rating.

The low profile thule edge system offers a sleek integrated design while the thule evo system maximizes the loading area and comes with a variety of load bar options. The next generation of roof racks. To avoid overloading your vehicle take the vehicle load rating and subtract the weight of the roof rack any accessories and your load. Total weight finally always bear in mind the total safe weight that the roof rack can handle.

The static weight limit can be higher than the dynamic weight. Off road load rating driving on dirt uneven or unsealed roads. Cargo rating amount of luggage or gear you can put on your racks and roof rack accessories. Many times the max capacity is determined by the load rating of the roof itself.

Also consider how that weight is carried. Thule edge and thule evo. 165 lbs limit 40 2 lbs rack accessories 124 8 lbs available load capacity. Constantly aiming at staying one step ahead and working closely together with the car industry thule introduces a new generation of roof rack systems.

The static weight limit when parked can be higher than the dynamic weight. This can be found in the. The lowest rated piece in your roof rack system will be the max capacity of the system. When a 4wd is designed and built the manufacturer gives it a maximum roof loading rating.

This is the maximum amount of weight you can apply to the roof of your 4wd and includes both the roof rack itself and anything on the roof rack. 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. So a rack that can take 150 pounds can be loaded with that amount if the load is distributed safely and evenly. 165 lbs limit 40 2 lbs rack accessories 124 8 lbs available load capacity.

The maximum capacity of your roof rack system will be dependent on the lowest rated part of the system. Total weight 40 2 lbs. Insure you include the weight of any other accessories ski bike boat mounts attached to the bars. Always be aware of weight limitations.

Our maximum static weight rating is 600 lbs.