I plan to have either a Front Runner or Big Country roof rack fitted before my June Bots trip. The family roof top tent that I am eyeing weighs 92kg. So if your 120kg is safe the setup should work.
24th May 2010 5:27 pm
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On page 200 of my 07 MY Owner's Handbook (under "Towing", strangely) the figure of 75kg is given for on-road use, and 165lbs for off-road. Their use of units of measurement, but it works out the same. This is to include weight of the roof rack.
At that rate one could not carry even a M.I.L. A vaccine does not stop you catching a virus, or passing it on, or getting ill from it, really ill. It does reduce the likelyhood of you dying when really, really ill. Stay Alive - KEEP AWAY FROM PEOPLE.
24th May 2010 8:01 pm
Deondef
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Sandton LR confirmed that maximum is 75Kg and for "emergency" 150Kg
On our recent trip I was amazed how stable the D3 is with RTT and couple of other things (guess +- 90Kg in total) on the roof. Downside is that one forgets about this and stability control is a friendly reminder
Same load on the Defender and it's immediately felt - driving out the drive-way Erstwhile - D3 S '07. Dual battery system. Upgraded tow hitch. Mantec skid plate. Frontrunner rr. Tmax double headed built in compressor
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25th May 2010 7:10 am
TiaanS
Member Since: 25 May 2007
Location: Pretoria
Posts: 200
Deondef wrote:
Sandton LR confirmed that maximum is 75Kg and for "emergency" 150Kg
I weighed two roof bars, a small Thule basket and two tie down straps. Total weight is 13kg - so that leaves only about 62kg for recommended loading.A vaccine does not stop you catching a virus, or passing it on, or getting ill from it, really ill. It does reduce the likelyhood of you dying when really, really ill. Stay Alive - KEEP AWAY FROM PEOPLE.
26th May 2010 12:57 pm
photokid
Member Since: 16 Jul 2011
Location: South Africa
Posts: 32
Bringing up an old thread here but,
Regarding the FR rails for heavy loads. How important is it to have them and why?
I have the Land Rover extended rails on the vehicle. Would it work safely?
I'm also in this predicament of 'overloading' the rack..75 kgs means the rack and a featherweight tent only!
I still need fuel and a wheel up there.
Anyone do an external, non roofrack carrier for fuel?
21st Mar 2012 10:38 pm
caverD3
Member Since: 03 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
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Reality is different from recomended; LR challenge vehicles clearly had more than the recomended on the roof. Just remember the centre of gravity changes and drive accordingly.“There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
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22nd Mar 2012 2:55 am
Lion
Member Since: 01 Feb 2010
Location: Pretoria
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How many people are going to sleep in the roof top tent? What about their weight?2009 Discovery 3, TDV6
12th Apr 2012 9:16 am
Dave
Member Since: 08 Mar 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
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I shouldn't think that they will be using the roof tent while the disco is moving - they are talking weight limits in the scope of altering the behaviour of the disco, not what the roof can actually take.
Anyhow, 75kg is plenty for me, 1 x spare wheel and tyre 20kg ish, oztent 25kg ish, rack 10kg leaving 20kg spare - 20 litres of fuel if needed. I do realise other peeps may have a roof tent but just trying to add balance in arguing that the weight limit can be ok for some Captain Nick Medhurst would ask:
"What is the first rule when overlanding?"
I would Reply:
"Duratrac"
12th Apr 2012 9:41 am
DerbyshireDisco
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I think the weights quoted are for a moving vehicle where the weight imposes stress on the body, a stationary vehicle can stand much more weight, just remember to get the wife out of the roof tent before you drive away in the morning.Displaced Yorkshireman.
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