Just finished this, total weight on the rack is about 200 pounds. Rack sits in stake pockets. Should I do some bracing to the bed rails or triangulate some? Sits pretty solid but not sure, this is the biggest load I have put on the roof.
Just finished this, total weight on the rack is about 200 pounds. Rack sits in stake pockets. Should I do some bracing to the bed rails or triangulate some? Sits pretty solid but not sure, this is the biggest load I have put on the roof.
Oh great, another canoe...
I think you're probably fine, I see guys carrying easily that much weight in lumber on ladder racks pretty regularly.
sailing canoe.. I see outriggers
mad_machine said:sailing canoe.. I see outriggers
Hobie Adventure Island, a kayak with amas. So basically the same but a little more sophisticated. And no I'm not putting a motor in it!
As long as something more than gravity is holding the rack in the stake pockets, I'm sure its fine. You never know when something might generate lift.
Most racks these days I see come in three ratings; 500, 800, and 1000 lb.
Looks good to me. I'd do it.
Streetwiseguy said:As long as something more than gravity is holding the rack in the stake pockets, I'm sure its fine. You never know when something might generate lift.
All 4 are bolted in too.
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