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"Maximum load is 200 lb (90 kg) on the roof rack structure, or 100 lbs
(45 kg) on the roof panel rails. Distribute the load equally on the
cross-bars."
Can someone explain to me this: 100 lbs (45 kg) on the roof panel rails.
"Maximum load is 200 lb (90 kg) on the roof rack structure, or 100 lbs
(45 kg) on the roof panel rails. Distribute the load equally on the
cross-bars."
Can someone explain to me this: 100 lbs (45 kg) on the roof panel rails.
I think the manual could have been worded more clearly.
It should read read something like - “Maximum total Load is 200 pounds on the entire roof rack structure. Do not exceed 100 pounds per roof rail bar individually and be sure distribute the load equally on the rail bars.”
what they are are trying to avoid is someone loading 195 pounds on one of the bars and 5 pounds on the other. An example might be when loading a cargo box on the roof, do not put all of the heavy items on top of one the roof rails inside the cargo box and the lighter items on the other end.
I think the manual could have been worded more clearly.
It should read read something like - “Maximum total Load is 200 pounds on the entire roof rack structure. Do not exceed 100 pounds per roof rail bar individually and be sure distribute the load equally on the rail bars.”
what they are are trying to avoid is someone loading 195 pounds on one of the bars and 5 pounds on the other. An example might be when loading a cargo box on the roof, do not put all of the heavy items on top of one the roof rails inside the cargo box and the lighter items on the other end.
I am still thinking about adding a 3rd Kayak to the roof.
I think you will be fine. Honestly, if your goal is to haul 4... then try it. Worst case scenario is the roof will flex when you hit bumps and you'll know to only haul three next time.
Edit: I meant try it a couple times close to home first.
On our way to the Lake Placid area, Stony Brook SP for tonight. Nice gorge and trail along a stream. Scenic pics on my real camera, so here's the campsite snapshot.
Don't worry about the extra weight of a third canoe. These roofs cam handle a lot...
That is 2 8ft tables, 6 6ft tables, 2 4ft tables, the poles for out 20x20 structure tent, a support trust, and a 6ft x 2ft LED sign for out tent. All in all about 700lbs, plus the roof rack itself. I swear I thought the truck would get shorter with every bump we hit. We traveled almost 20k miles like that.
No photos or trip reports of the Ex and our Baja, but my wife and I took a trip to England/Scotland last month to celebrate our 20th. She was against the idea at first, but eventually ended up liking the decision to rent a MH over there. Was convenient not having a dedicated "check out" time every morning and also having our own personal bathroom everywhere we went. Found me a 2017 cab-over model, FWD 2.3L non-turbo diesel. This eng/trans combo really impressed me. Could have it full-auto or auto-stick the 6spd. Felt like a big rig trans because there of the long pauses between shifts. When climbing hills and shifting, the lag between gears was long enough to lose a considerable amount of momentum. Still, we put on just over 1800mi in only 10 days and averaged 25+ mpg. Hard to believe that a MH that big (25ft, no slides) could get this kind of mileage. The Fiat 130bhp engine was pretty good on power for most situations, but a little underpowered when climbing. Considering that the highest peak in all of the UK is under 4000ft, we didn't have any super steep grades. Their fuel stations have an incredible selection of food, kinda like a small grocery store. Wraps, sandwiches, pizzas.....all tasted great and VERY fresh.
The MH was equipped with a single solar panel, but have no idea what it was rated for. We didn't "boondock" in the traditional sense because its illegal in England. No such thing as BLM land over there, so everything is either private or owned by the Queen. We stayed at caravan sites, privately owned sites, and we even tried our luck at "pub parking." Basically, the pub lets you stay in their parking lot if you are a patron of theirs. So, at the end of a long days travel and site seeing, etc.........we enjoyed a fine meal, a pint or two, then slept it off next to somebody's garden (never seen so many flowers and shrubs!).
So, here's the short and skinny: (1) MH travel in the UK is not for the faint of heart. Ours was wayyyy too big compared to almost everything else on the road and we will downsize when we head over to Ireland on the next trip. (2) UK is beautiful, but the single-lane roads do not appeal to anything other than a scooter. (3) Scotland is more laid back compared to England, has fewer people in general, and we get to see more of the interior of the castles we visited. (4) Take a few more credit cards than you'll ever think you'll need because the island is bloody expensive. We spent a total of 13 days in country and had prepaid for the MH and our flights 2mos in advance. Fuel, food, and festivities still cost me over $3500 for the 2 of us. (5) Lastly, enjoy yourselves!!! There is likely a better/cheaper/different way of visiting England and Scotland, but we enjoyed about 98% of it......and that's an "A" in my gradebook! The MH offered us the ability to travel when and where we wanted, on our schedules. We didn't really have an itinerary when we landed, so we pretty much just said to each other: "hey, wanna go see what's over there?" We saw some truly fascinating stuff completely by accident because of this. The only part of the trip that I had planned was a visit to Stonehenge the day after we arrived. Jet lag and getting used to their roads/customs made us take the first day real slow after flying into London.
We used a hiring service from Yescapa.com that lists owners and their rentals. Ours was the Auto-Roller 746 and other than some rattling cabinetry, it was comfortable and efficient. Their roads and parking are NOT designed for something this big, so when we do it again, we'll likely look for something like a Sprinter van conversion. Check out our rental here: https://www.rollerteammotorhomes.co....ge/auto-roller Sorry if the pics are too big!
That looks like a great UK trip, we visited England, Wales and Scotland last September with another couple but we stayed at hotels (a few were exceptionally nice too!). We were amazed at how popular RVs were over there, I knew they had them but didn't expect to see as many as we did, next time over we may go that route, and yes, the roads are not designed for larger vehicles, their lorry drivers have some serious road skills!
I am super late this year getting my trailer out and ready. First trip is 4th of July. I have a good bit to get done before then. I'm going to add a second battery and box on the tongue. Patch up some areas that are falling apart. Get a new mattress. Fix the brakes! All these years with no working trailer brakes lol and repaint the wheels.
I used my dads explorer to move it up by the garage tonight, that was funny.
Sorry no pics but we went to a State Park 30 minutes away and spent 2 nights. We took the boat out for the first time this year, it ran great but this winter it will need a rear main seal. We also took the kayaks, all in all a good time.
On Saturday we head out for 5 days to a mountain lake. The kayaks, boat and camper all go on this trip too.
Just purchased a 2011 Primetime Lacrosse 318BHS. This is a web picture of one similar to it. It will be a much needed upgrade from out 1990 Sandpiper.
I will post up an updated picture once we pick it up.
Just purchased a 2011 Primetime Lacrosse 318BHS. This is a web picture of one similar to it. It will be a much needed upgrade from out 1990 Sandpiper.
I will post up an updated picture once we pick it up.
congrats on the purchase. You’ll love the outdoor kitchen.
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