12-06-2020, 01:35 PM | #1 |
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Roof static weight limit
Hello guys! Cannot find anywhere the roof static weight limit for the X5(f15). The dynamic limit is 220lbs for the OEM roof racks. Help!
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12-06-2020, 09:36 PM | #2 |
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I have no clue as to the difference between static weight limit and dynamic weight limit and what if any difference that is from the roof’s load capacity listed in the owners manual. But the latter...roof load capacity...is listed as 220lbs/100kg
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12-07-2020, 06:48 AM | #3 |
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If you are trying to haul something very heavy on top if the racks, rent a truck.
If you need any better advice, it would help to know why you are wondering. What are you trying to accomplish? |
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Dynamic, extra force caused by going over a bump, as an example. the weight of the load/inertia wants the load to keep moving, despite that the roof rack does not... So when the car is parked, you might be able to have 400lbs of weight on the rack. But if you drive and hit a bump with that weight, it might cause a lot of damage. |
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Then I would assume if you stick to the roof's load capacity of 220lbs/100kg or less...that any "dynamic" weight is already in the calculation and would be leveraged across the structural integrity of the roof/rails/racks. If you load something that weighs 400lbs, then you've already exceeded the dynamic weight capacity by 180 lbs. Well, that's how my simple brain looks at the math.
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The intention is to use a Rooftop Tent. Thanks for the replies. Apparently the static weight limit is several times the dynamic limit. All I want is for the roof rails and roof to be able to hold the weight of a couple persons. So all I have to do is get a tent of 220lbs or less.
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