Roof rack weight limits ?

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Wolfy
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Roof rack weight limits ?

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Hi all.

I've got a doka and bought a roof tent for it today, it has been mentioned that there may a limit to the weight I can put on the guttering.

Does anyone know if there is a set limit or is it a case of common sense?

Many thanks.

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The VW manual gives a figure of only 75kg but that would be the load under driving conditions, i.e. accelerating, braking, etc. Static loading parked with a roof tent opened can presumably be higher.
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Re: Roof rack weight limits ?

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That makes sense.

I'll scrap the diet then.

Many thanks.

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