SE roof rack... What weight?

Matthew Mills · Jul 29, 2015

So I've seen pictures of a Cali with a roof rack fitted with a canoe strapped on and the roof up...

So can this be done and what weight? I tried to find it in the manual but could not...

I have Thule black aero bars to fit and a couple of surf boards to carry... Long one (mine) short one (my son's)

Thanks in advance for all your help yet again...

Matt

Martin · Jul 29, 2015

I think it is 50KG max

Claudiopinto · Jul 29, 2015

I think 50Kg would be no stress for the hidraulic/ eletric lifters. Also having the same questions because i carry 2 stand up paddle and 2 surfboards

Matthew Mills · Jul 29, 2015

Claudiopinto said:
I think 50Kg would be no stress for the hidraulic/ eletric lifters. Also having the same questions because i carry 2 stand up paddle and 2 surfboards

That's very helpful... have you actually had that lot on the roof and put it up?

Claudiopinto · Nov 16, 2015

Hep. I think the worst part is when it comes back down, and so I helped with my arm to slowly drift back down.

Matthew Mills · Nov 16, 2015

Claudiopinto said:
Hep. I think the worst part is when it comes back down, and so I helped with my arm to slowly drift back down.

I have put several surfs boards on... one small and one for me - long board and the roof appeared to not even strain - up or down... That will be c. 40kgs with the bags etc.

Hotel California · Nov 16, 2015

Think the roof may carry 100kg
Opening the roof only with 50kg

Kmann · Feb 18, 2016

The manual states that the roof can carry 50 kg – all inclusive. I just went thru that, because I needed room for my surf equipment. I just managed to get around the 50 kg. with roof racks, Thulebox and my kites and boards … besides I bought a collapsible alu latter, and modified it, so it fits perfect in the drawer under the bank – otherwise it can be quite a struggle to get stuff in and out from the box.

ArunAlec · Feb 18, 2016

My understanding from the manual. 50kg total load on lifting roof, spread evenly. No mention of what weight the roof max load when raised.

Yorkdubshire · Feb 18, 2016

ArunAlec said:
My understanding from the manual. 50kg total load on lifting roof, spread evenly. No mention of what weight the roof max load when raised.

I have read my manual the same way you have ArunAlec at no point does it mention being able to lift the roof with the 50kgs extra weight on it. I won't be lifting mine up with my Kayak on as its rather long so won't be a concern for me.