Pro Rack Roof Rack Weight Limit

Not very good when its mounted to a 4wd.

Pro rack roof rack weight limit.

The weight limit while driving dynamic is 110 pounds the static rating is 450. Roof rack load limits are generally reflected in the way they mount to the roof and distribute. Prorack roof racks and vehicle accessories are available at general auto and roof rack retailers in store and online across australia and new zealand. I was hoping for more but my escape s rating is only 40 pounds.

Even though people add much more weight than 120lbs in their rooftop setups toyota is only willing to claim a 120lb limit on their roof. 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. If you are more than 110 pounds the roof flies off on the highway. As for weight the rating toyota gives is for the entire roof rack including the cross bars.

Available at local stockists across australia and new zealand. There are many guys that have mounted roof top tents to the roof utilizing the factory side rails and or a set of aftermarket bars like a yakima or thule rack. Whether you re trying to choose the right racks for your car looking a local or online stockist or lost the keys to a product you ve purchased we re happy to help. Find your car to get started with a base rack system or select from accessories including bike racks kayak carriers offroad gear and more.

I ve seen roof racks designed to carry 60kg but it clearly says not suitable for offroad use. But what does this mean. The factory cross bars are the weak link. 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.