I have a 2003 3.2 DID LWB CK, and would like to fit a roofrack complete with new rails. My question is , what would the safe loading capacity be.
Hi to all PJ owners.
I have a 2003 3.2 DID LWB CK, and would like to fit a roofrack complete with new rails. My question is , what would the safe loading capacity be.
I have a 2003 3.2 DID LWB CK, and would like to fit a roofrack complete with new rails. My question is , what would the safe loading capacity be.
Hi,
th PJ rating is 100kg load for the roof, take 20kg for the rack weight and you have 80kg, that is 4 jerries full of diesel or any other combination, if you want a rooftop tent you and swambo together will exceed that.
Others might tell you they load more without problem but I'd rather be safe than upsidedown on a trip.
N.
th PJ rating is 100kg load for the roof, take 20kg for the rack weight and you have 80kg, that is 4 jerries full of diesel or any other combination, if you want a rooftop tent you and swambo together will exceed that.
Others might tell you they load more without problem but I'd rather be safe than upsidedown on a trip.
N.
Hi.
The weight rating is for when the vehicle is moving.
For a rooftop tent, you only need to take the weight of the tent and the mounting rails into account as you would not drive with occupants in the tent...
The weight rating is for when the vehicle is moving.
For a rooftop tent, you only need to take the weight of the tent and the mounting rails into account as you would not drive with occupants in the tent...
As far as I am aware the standard rails 100Kg but if you replace the rails with tracks and the mount the rack I reckon you are still safe 120-150Kg. Depends how it is packed as the higher it goes the more strain on the rack when it sways etc.
We have an African Outback full rack. 4 jerries on the back corners (80kg) and water in between (30kg), extra spare(+-20kg)
I had a big country rack before on the double cab which loaded the same without strain on the rack. Think the tracks give a lot more capacity and stability.
We have an African Outback full rack. 4 jerries on the back corners (80kg) and water in between (30kg), extra spare(+-20kg)
I had a big country rack before on the double cab which loaded the same without strain on the rack. Think the tracks give a lot more capacity and stability.
Riku
Mitsubishi Pajero 3.2 Did GLS 2002
Echo 4 2011
Mitsubishi Pajero 3.2 Did GLS 2002
Echo 4 2011
Thanks guys,
This leads me to another question, is the limit only related to the "top heaviness" of the vehicle and therefore, for road holding and safe driving reasons, or will and moderate overload cause vehicle roof damage such as collapsing pillars etc?
This leads me to another question, is the limit only related to the "top heaviness" of the vehicle and therefore, for road holding and safe driving reasons, or will and moderate overload cause vehicle roof damage such as collapsing pillars etc?