Roof Rack

[FFNPMcD]

What is the load capacity (weight) of the factory installed roof rack on a 96 Disco. I have received several different answers. ( mine has the removable bars in place)

also:

Can anyone recommend a kayak stacker or holder that will go with the existing rack system.

Thanks
Neill

 

[joey]

rack load 110 lb (50 kg) **
** Driving off-road with a loaded roof rack is not recommended (see ’Roof rack’ in the ’Towing &
load carrying’ section of the handbook).

• The MAXIMUM roof rack load is 110
lb (50 kg) for normal road use.
• A loaded roof rack can reduce the
stability of the vehicle, particularly
when cornering and encountering
cross winds.
• All loads should be evenly
distributed, and secured within the
periphery of the rack.
• Always secure the load to the side
rails, not just to the cross rails.
• Only fit roof racks that have been
designed for your vehicle. If in
doubt, consult your dealer.
• Driving off-road with a loaded roof
rack is not recommended. If it is
necessary to stow luggage on the
roof rack while driving off-road, all
loads MUST be removed before
traversing side slopes.

I would not use the existing rack system to haul a kayak... I have looked into to this and even tested it, and found the cross bars will come out at speed with a kayak on them... not safe. I recommend getting an aftermarket setup to make sure all will be safe.

 

[roverman]

Sounds as if the lawyers set the rack load limit. I wonder what they can actually carry?

 

[97rover]

Yakima racks make a set up for a kayaks. This also means you'll have to buy the yakima cross racks that secure to your rain gutters. They are normally the cheapest and the best for roof mount racks.