Roof Rail Load Weight?

[Neal]

Need to carry approx 300 pounds of lumber at one time on roof rails, is this within safe limits? Would prefer to do the whole load in 1 trip if possible.

 

[Ry' N Jen]

No!
Usually factory roof racks/rails are rated for 150 Lbs.
Keep in mind that at 30+ miles per hour, the weight of the load increases due to wind resistance.

 

[LibertyFever]

My local lumber yard charges $10 for delivery. I say pay for the delivery even if it's $50 and don't risk overloading your roof rack or having an accident.

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[LibertyTC]

Great Photo ..LOL!!!!

 

[Marty]

Put the back seat down, open the rear hatch, put a blanket against the rubber seal, and another to protect the back of the front seats, load the lumber through the hatch, sticking out. Tie the load together to prevent shifting. I've carried tons of lumber that way.

 

[Neal]

Mission accomplished, worked fine no problems.

 

[speedracerbubba]

Mission accomplished, worked fine no problems.

How did you load the wood?

(The thirteen year old in my just giggled... wood)

 

[Neal]

Just tied it down good on top and drove slow

 

[LibertyFever]

Just tied it down good on top and drove slow

LOL...now the thirteen year old in me is giggling (rotflmao)