 Weight Limit for Highlander Roof Rack
"CP" <cputnam@tnc.org> wrote in message
news:7de3e1c7-7931-4527-a6a0-518a9ca59513@e53g2000hsa..com...
> On May 23, 11:10 am, hachiroku $B%O%A%m%/(B <Tru...@ae86.GTS> wrote:
>> On Fri, 23 May 2008 07:54:07 -0700, CP wrote:
>> > Does anyone know where I can find the weight limit for a 2004
>> > Highlander
>> > factory installed roof rack? We already have a luggage box up there
>> > and
>> > want to attach a kayak. A Yakima rack dealer told me that we would
>> > need
>> > to buy extra cross bars because our rack wouldn't support the weight.
>> > But the Thule Internet site doesn't seem to make that distinction (i.e.
>> > they say that "The Stacker" can be put on the rack without any
>> > problems).
>>
>> > We don't have a kayak yet because we want to get an idea of our extra
>> > expenses before purchasing.
>>
>> > Thanks in advance. Carol.
>>
>> Soo you're adding a rack; the car doesn't already have one?
>>
>> Consult the Owners Manual. They don't make them separate for cars with/
>> without roof racks. The specification should be there. I believe the
>> limit is ~100 LBS, but have a look at the manual.
>
> Sorry, I guess I didn't explain myself correctly. The car already has
> a factory installed rack. It looks like both Thule and Yakima both
> have accessories that you can attach to the roof rack for Kayaks. But
> Yakima says the Toyota factory roof rack can't hold the weight of the
> accessory plus two kayaks. Thule doesn't appear to have this
> limitation. So I just want to know how much the Toyota roof rack can
> support. I've looked in the manual but can only find information
> about the combined weight of passengers and luggage but nothing about
> the rack itself.
>
> Other ideas? Thanks. Carol.
>
Logically, the weight limit is not a characteristic of the products you
attach to the rack. Sounds like Yakima is being cautious. I wonder if that's
based on feedback (maybe disastrous) from customers. Could be worth a call
to the company. | 
