T6 Ocean Roof Rack Loading

[samtomkin]

Hi. We have just purchased a 2019 Ocean and want to carry kayaks on the roof.
Can anyone please point me in the direction of the roof rack loading capacity. The owners manual states 50kg. But it does not state what the parameters of this are - ie: is this for pop top open?
I don't intend to open the pop top with any weight on it but wish to know the closed capacity so that we know how much loading we can carry.
Already chosen the Thule Hullivator system for 1 kayak as this will be what I carry mostly. But need to know if I can take 2 or even 3 kayaks directly on the Wing Bars for when I have company.
Really looking for guidance in writing or anyone who has contacted VW Cali dealers about this question specifically.
Thank you

 

[Soton Campers]

It's 100kg with the roof closed. 50kg with roof open.

 

[Sad]

Weight Limits on raising Cali electric roof

I often travel with bikes on the roof, either Road or MTB. I refer roof mounting rather than rear bike rack. What is the weight limit for raising the electric roof, please? I am aware of the max load of 50 kg as stated in the manual for the VW Cali Roof Bars but not the max load the electric...

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Doesn't seem there's still a conclusion to this...

Looking at the VW accessories website it says that "Adding roof-bars to your vehicle can boost your load capacity by 45 kg"

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[Hotel California]

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[ArunAlec]

Weight Limits on raising Cali electric roof

I often travel with bikes on the roof, either Road or MTB. I refer roof mounting rather than rear bike rack. What is the weight limit for raising the electric roof, please? I am aware of the max load of 50 kg as stated in the manual for the VW Cali Roof Bars but not the max load the electric...

vwcaliforniaclub.com

Doesn't seem there's still a conclusion to this...

Looking at the VW accessories website it says that "Adding roof-bars to your vehicle can boost your load capacity by 45 kg"

VW California Accessories | Floor Mats & Showers | VW Vans

Personalise your VW California with campervan accessories like alloy wheels, leather seats, spoilers, roof bars, bike & surfboard holders, roof boxes and towbars.

www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk

If the max roof load is 50kg (some say it’s more) and VW are saying that adding roof bars you can Increase your overall load capacity by 45kg, then I suspect they are making a 5kg allowance for the roof bars, 5 + 45 = the 50kg max.

 

[ArunAlec]

It's 100kg with the roof closed. 50kg with roof open.

Are the 100kg and 50kg Limits taken from the California T6 handbook?

 

[ArunAlec]

Hi. We have just purchased a 2019 Ocean and want to carry kayaks on the roof.
Can anyone please point me in the direction of the roof rack loading capacity. The owners manual states 50kg. But it does not state what the parameters of this are - ie: is this for pop top open?
I don't intend to open the pop top with any weight on it but wish to know the closed capacity so that we know how much loading we can carry.
Already chosen the Thule Hullivator system for 1 kayak as this will be what I carry mostly. But need to know if I can take 2 or even 3 kayaks directly on the Wing Bars for when I have company.
Really looking for guidance in writing or anyone who has contacted VW Cali dealers about this question specifically.
Thank you

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VW Customer Care say do not raise the roof with any load on it!!!!

I asked VW Customer Care this week, ‘What is the maximum load weight that the California elevating roof can lift?’ The reply.... In relation to the question about the roof, the Technical Team reviewed the data sheet and advised that for your vehicle, the roof load limit is up to 50 kg. This...

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