RTT weight v/s toyota recommended max

[GeekOKent]

hi,

the max recommended roof weight on my 120 is 80kg. How does that map to when folks have RTT's that themselves weigh in more than 40kg ?

Do the 80's and 100's have a higher roof weight ability ? even so, it cant be a huge number compared to the 120's.

My guess is that 2 adults + kit on roof = 180 Kg's or thereabout. how is that going to work out on a recommended max of 80kg ( I dont see any 'when moving' V/s 'when stationary' limits - its just a straight 80kg ).

- KB

 

[stumog]

It's only recommended weights and when moving.
It's just so you don't turn the vehicle over around a bend.
I wouldn't worry just load it up properly and you'll be fine.

 

[Chris]

My RTT weighs 70kg and with me in it nearly 180 kg

I would say though that roof rails might be considered differently to gutter mounted roof racks.

 

[Gary Stockton]

Went over that when I took my rails off and put on a roof rack and RTT. Apparently all to do with dynamic loading vs static loading. We had 2 adults in the RTT with no issues. Admittedly it was all bolted to the OEM roof mounts not the rails but I can't see an issue.