Roof Rack Weight 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.

Roof rack weight rating.

The lowest rated piece in your roof rack system will be the max capacity of the system. Thule edge and thule evo. 165 lbs limit 40 2 lbs rack accessories 124 8 lbs available load capacity. Total weight 40 2 lbs.

This can be found in the. Many times the max capacity is determined by the load rating of the roof itself. Cargo rating amount of luggage or gear you can put on your racks and roof rack accessories. When a 4wd is designed and built the manufacturer gives it a maximum roof loading rating.

165 lbs limit 40 2 lbs rack accessories 124 8 lbs available load capacity. Our maximum static weight rating is 600 lbs. Also consider how that weight is carried. Also consider how that weight is carried.

The static weight limit when parked can be higher than the dynamic weight. Always be aware of weight limitations. To avoid overloading your vehicle take the vehicle load rating and subtract the weight of the roof rack any accessories and your load. 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.

Total weight finally always bear in mind the total safe weight that the roof rack can handle. Insure you include the weight of any other accessories ski bike boat mounts attached to the bars. Constantly aiming at staying one step ahead and working closely together with the car industry thule introduces a new generation of roof rack systems. Our maximum static weight rating is 600 lbs.

Off road load rating driving on dirt uneven or unsealed roads. Total weight 40 2 lbs. For custom and unlisted vehicles it is up to the installer to determine the maximum weight for the given application. The next generation of roof racks.

The maximum capacity of your roof rack system will be dependent on the lowest rated part of the system.