Roof Rack Weight Rating

Our maximum static weight rating is 600 lbs.

Roof rack weight rating.

150lb s is the bar and foot capability not the roof. The stock bars on the outback are 100lbs then they start getting bendy and unhappy. 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. Total weight 40 2 lbs.

The safety factor is 1 5 to 2 depending on the roof rack and fixture style you can find the safety factor in the roof rack instructions. The static weight limit can be higher than the dynamic weight. Roof racks that secure via fixing points or inside the door jamb don t need to be locked. 165 lbs limit 40 2 lbs rack accessories 124 8 lbs available load capacity.

Weight capacity how much weight are you planning on carrying. Most of the racks on this list will hold 150 to 160 pounds which should be sufficient for most car trips. Safety tips when using a roof rack. The maximum capacity of your roof rack system will be dependent on the lowest rated part of the system.

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. You might be surprised that most modern sedans wagons suv and crossovers only have a roof capacity of 165 pounds. 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.

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