W123 roof rack - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

funola · #1 12-13-2017, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by chasinthesun

Carried 2x6 load of lumber 12 ft long sticks that was around 34 lbs each ,30 boards.Closing in on 700lbs ,it was stretching the limit of the rack ,used plenty of straps .The old yakimas have 2 very sturdy looking crossrods,the thickness gaurantees the strength and im betting the engineers knew of the cross use these were eventually going to see ,the bars are why yakima is the best for hauling THE HEAVY.

Not only can you not multiply (34 x 30 is 1,020 lbs), you do not have any common sense! Good the rack didn't collapse on you and caused an accident. These racks are rated at under 200 lbs IIRC.

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http://fitlookup.yakima.com/

weight limit = 165 lbs

chasinthesun · #2 12-13-2017, 10:23 PM

It was a close run ,2 miles ,rack held .Tipped over ,collapsed and ran off the road ,didnt happen .Everyone has their math class clowns. Oh by the way , the dancing character needs to go pee really bad.