Coronach
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- 2020 Explorer XLT
OK, so, I am aware of the load limits stated in the owner's manual. 165 lbs for no moonroof, 75 lbs for moonroof. I am also aware that violating this is a dumb idea, it's unsafe, it affects stability, causes tooth decay, may lead to divorce, etc. Treat the caveats and disclaimers as read and understood, I am giving informed consent. I waive all legal rights.
I have a moonroof. I will occasionally have to carry a load that will be in excess of the moonroof limit, but below the no-moonroof limit. The assumption made in other threads about this is that it is a stability issue- the moonroof and associated mechanicals adds up to about 90 lbs, so this 90 lbs is removed from the safe roof rack carry limit, so as to prevent overloading and instability.
Are we pretty certain that this is what it is? Or is there a structural difference that limits capacity? Anyone know? Because if just loading the kayak and canoe on there and tooling down a back country road from the campsite to the lake is going to lead to structural issues, that's a problem. OTOH, if it is just a stability concern, I feel pretty safe going slow down a gentle rural road to the boat dock, and I can load the boats on the travel trailer for the trip from home to camp.
Thanks in advance, and no, I won't sue you. I just need to know what I'm getting into.
Mike
I have a moonroof. I will occasionally have to carry a load that will be in excess of the moonroof limit, but below the no-moonroof limit. The assumption made in other threads about this is that it is a stability issue- the moonroof and associated mechanicals adds up to about 90 lbs, so this 90 lbs is removed from the safe roof rack carry limit, so as to prevent overloading and instability.
Are we pretty certain that this is what it is? Or is there a structural difference that limits capacity? Anyone know? Because if just loading the kayak and canoe on there and tooling down a back country road from the campsite to the lake is going to lead to structural issues, that's a problem. OTOH, if it is just a stability concern, I feel pretty safe going slow down a gentle rural road to the boat dock, and I can load the boats on the travel trailer for the trip from home to camp.
Thanks in advance, and no, I won't sue you. I just need to know what I'm getting into.
Mike