What is the weight limit for this rack? More specifically, would it support a canoe?
1144771
This roof rack has a weight limit of 75 lbs. Let me know if you have any other questions.
2015742
Probably pushing the limit. This is the most sturdy rack I've seen for the 4 dr. jeeps but I'd contact the company just to make sure. Maybe 300 lb. limit Charlie W.
1066487
I have trouble with it on my 65lb 17' canoe. It keeps flopping over or twisting. Also, don't put much air in the tires, maybe 10lb. I had a tire explode when I had too much air in it.
1319857
I don't recall seeing any listing of weight load limit. The rack appears to be well constructed with quality materials and design. I have only used it once to haul some lumber (Maybe 100 pounds) and saw no indication of deflection or strain. My best guess would be about 500 pounds tempered with common sense. I think common sense is the biggest factor.
1524912
It should support 90 lbs but I don't think it's rated for that much weight. Err on the side of caution and go for something that, for sure, is rated for 90+ lbs.
1315924
The rails themselves are adjustable depending on the rack depth that you have. This would definitely be able to support it. I believe that the shelf on the rails is at least 12".
1765819
This is a very sturdy device. I've hauled my two person canoe, and I've hauled my one person kayak with this trailer. I've used it over very rough trails and it works great. It would hold an even larger canoe, but that's the biggest I have.
1657077
You'll want to double check this in their literature, but I recall reading 500 lbs. as the limit, which is double what most "car" racks will do.
1773607
I don't see why not. Only issue I can think of would be loading/unloading from the rear might be tricky. You'd have to side load your canoe, and might take two people to lift it over all 4 mounts to set it down. But installation to your rails should work just fine. They look like they could be installed either direction.
839673
Okay, I can't answer for that particular rack, you would have to check the length of the bars against the width of your rack.I *can* say that there was *not* a great deal of excess length, and that's just how I wanted it!!The other thing I can state is that the straps for strapping down a canoe or other object, are MUCH more effective than any other mounting straps that I have every used!! I was really impressed... I probably could get away without tying down the bow and stern, though I still tie down the bow for my own re-assurance.
733455
my kayak is 80lbs and it works very well. I do not know the weight capacity above that.
2020868
I dont know exactly the weight limit it can handle, but I am 165 lbs and it does support that weight.
281360
I modified the basic kit quite a bit. I put a 10' tongue and a rack to carry a 10' kayak and a 14' canoe. The trailer pulls well at highway speeds with about 400 lbs. Recommend you remember to tighten the lugs
1204444
Hi,I carried an aluminum canoe on my 5 door golf using this rack once, so I think your kayak would be just fine. You'd need straps to tie down to the frame of your car though, obviously. This rack pretty much just serves as an offset so the kayak isn't riding right on the roof. I think if you wanted to secure the kayak without using rope etc. you'd have to find some special connection in addition to this rack.
996329
Says 450 but I would half that to be safe. I load an Old Towne Canoe with mine that's around 100 pounds with ease.
1066485
the cart is not very wide, and is designed for a kayak or canoe. If the bottom is flat, it should be OK, but the strap may not be long enough
1806618
I am not an expert canoeist but it weighs about 100 lbs. It is tough plastic. Mine flew out of trailer and just got scratched up a bit at 60 mph. I love it.