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Title: the max weight i can put on roof
Post by: janette on October 03, 2014, 07:52:23 PM

i have just bought a roof bag that clips to my existing roof bars, it sits directly onto the roof of my galaxy. how much weight can i put in it. can anybody help please

Title: Re: the max weight i can put on roof
Post by: Mirez on October 03, 2014, 08:15:34 PM

Hello and Welcome :D

75Kg in the maximum weight the roof rails can be loaded too, split equally across them so 37.5Kg per rail.

Title: Re: the max weight i can put on roof
Post by: Chrispb on October 04, 2014, 05:41:06 AM

Quote from: janette on October 03, 2014, 07:52:23 PM
i have just bought a roof bag that clips to my existing roof bars, it sits directly onto the roof of my galaxy. how much weight can i put in it. can anybody help please

Hi and welcome5
Have looked at these roof bags on Ebay as I hadn't seen one before and am amazed that they don't advise on weight capacity, the centre section of the roof will be most vulnerable to dents if your thinking of loading heavy suitcases.

Mirez has said 75kg max but that is resting on the rails not the roof.

I would suggest if two people can lift the fully loaded evenly distributed bag onto the car without struggling that would be your limit.

Title: Re: the max weight i can put on roof
Post by: barlidge on October 04, 2014, 10:28:19 AM

I would probably stick with the 75kg as a limit on the roof in general. I put my awning in a roofbox which is a little over that weight and it does affect its drivability.

Title: Re: the max weight i can put on roof
Post by: janette on October 06, 2014, 08:23:43 PM

thank you for help and information. Janette

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