Factory Roof Rack Factoid of The Day (FOTD)

[Expedition Dave]

Factory Roof Rack Factoid of The Day (FOTD)

The factory roof rack, with factory cross bars, is rated at 200 lbs (90kilos) without the sunroof and 125 (56 kilos) with the sunroof when evenly distributed.

The factory crossbars come in a pair and there are three slots to place the crossbars (one mandatory in the front due to a different size). I wonder if there would be a use for three to distribute weight and add another place to further secure the load?

YMMV

 

[JEFF WISECARVER]

Wonder if anyone has removed and added a custom (commercial) rack system with better load rating? For tent /storage etc...

 

[Lou Hamilton]

Wonder if anyone has removed and added a custom (commercial) rack system with better load rating? For tent /storage etc...

I will be next year. Looking at this one from LGE_CTS. I will also order the non-roof rack finished covers and trim them to fit between the mounts. This should give a little more finished look.

 

[Fozzy]

Just another FYI. These numbers are the dynamic load rating. Not the static load. Most manufacturers do not give a static load rating. The dynamic load limit is to ensure there is no major changes in the center of gravity causing adverse vehicle handling. That’s why the moon roof is less. They take the weight of the glass and motors out of the final number. Just getting a stronger rack will be better for static loads. But more weight on top will change your CG. My awning is almost 70lbs. Adds up quick.


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[Expedition Dave]

Anyone have an extra set of factory rails they don't need and want to donate? I will pay shipping, I only need the short rear one...

 

[Expedition Dave]

Anyone have an extra set of factory rails they don't need and want to donate? I will pay shipping, I only need the short rear one...

No one?

 

[Wally Rayban]

I added a 3rd cross bar, I have a pano roof. See my post and pictures, #3 where I talk about 6-month update: https://www.expeditionforum.com/threads/hello-i-just-bought-2018-expo-max-limited.43890/#post-414088

 

[Expedition Dave]

Thank you Wally!