120 Series roof load capacity

[PhilBayley Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close PhilBayley]

Hi Guys, new member here, sorry if this has been asked before...

I have a 120 GXL which I believe has a 100kg roof carrying capacity. I want to fit some Thule roof bars to carry a tinnie which weighs about 70kg. I already have the bars (2, rated at 100kg capacity), so I just need some feet to attach them to the anchor points on the roof (which doesn't have rails).

Now, my question: The roof has attachment points from three bars. Do I need to use three bars to get the 100kg roof capacity, or can I put the full load on two bars?

I'd be grateful for any advice.

Cheers

[foxclan Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close foxclan]

HI phil
The Prado roof rating is 100kg using the three mounting points and the Heavy Duty type rails.
Toyota Genuine Heavy Duty roof rack kit is basically the Rhino Rack Heavy Duty Bars and mounting system, rebadged.
This system mounts above the vehicle pillars in the position that the original sports rails were designed to be mounted.
http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/t...1/IMG_3795.jpg
The three bar system gives you your 100kg rating.
More pic from post 21 http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...3-GXL-V6/page2
Cheers
Troy

[Corigator Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close Corigator]

That would seem to rule out a roof top tent, then.

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2 bars gives you 80kg
3 bars gives you 100kg

[Corigator Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close Corigator]

Tent 56Kg
2 people???

[photoprado Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close photoprado]

100kg Less the weight of the three bars?

[r4ndll Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close r4ndll]

That would seem to rule out a roof top tent, then.

Roof ratings are for dynamic loads. Static load it will easily carry roof tent and people.