| Author | Message | ||
     Scott Scott (Scottoz) Member Username: Scottoz Post Number: 82 Registered: 02-2003 |
Hi all - I am looking at putting a Rhino Roof Rack on my D2; the cage style one about 10 inches high. I have read that a max of 50 kilos is reccomended by Rover for the roof. I did not plan putting any more on, and recognise that the more up there, the more the handling is effected. Has anyone had there Disco loaded with about 50kgs (125 pounds) and can say if there was any dramas with cornering etc. Cheers All | ||
| M. K. Watson (Lrover94) Senior Member Username: Lrover94 Post Number: 872 Registered: 02-2002 |
i can't tell you for sure but dude, be careful at the border with all those KILOS! mike w | ||
| Scott Scott (Scottoz) Member Username: Scottoz Post Number: 83 Registered: 02-2003 |
Mike - that got me pissing myself...best laugh I have had all day. I didnt say that I wanted to stash 50 keys IN the roof, but ON the roof! | ||
| Erik Olson (Jon) Senior Member Username: Jon Post Number: 397 Registered: 02-2002 |
Your center of gravity can change drastically even with minimal loads, and shift of load is a major concern as well. Many of the folks here will say that they prefer not to keep jerry cans up top for that reason, instead favoring the interior for heavier items including their fuel. I've had 300+ pounds up top, and not had a problem to date. The reason Land Rover recommends only 150lbs. up top is COG-related, not structure-related. On a side slope, a small protruding root or stone may easily cause a mishap, specifically if you happen to steer uphill. Spread the load, and don't put tires and lots of liquids up there simply for effect - keep that weight down low if you have a choice in it! e | ||
| Brian D. Slaughter (Slug) New Member Username: Slug Post Number: 2 Registered: 06-2003 |
Erik, that there was some good advice, Thanx Scott, what do all those keys unluck? | ||
| M. K. Watson (Lrover94) Senior Member Username: Lrover94 Post Number: 873 Registered: 02-2002 |
Oh! my bad ....bubble bubble bubble!!!!! mike w | ||
| Nathan Hindman (Nathanh) Member Username: Nathanh Post Number: 60 Registered: 07-2002 |
I've run about 400 lbs worth of gear on my SD Expedition rack, but it sure is tippy with that much weight up there. Follow Eric's advice and keep the heavy stuff down low, especially fluids like petrol. Personally, I try to pack the big, bulky but lightweight stuff up top like clothing, bedding, tents, etc. Thanks, Nathan Hindman http://www.pangaea-expeditions.com | ||
| Jeffrey L. Price (Jlprice) New Member Username: Jlprice Post Number: 14 Registered: 02-2003 |
I have run about 30 miles on I95 and US1 from IKEA in Woodbridge back to Alexandria with 480 punds of lovely MDF furniture on the rack, and really I couldn't tell it was there. Just a little more body roll. Offroad (or any situation where there is significant rotation about the central axis) would be more of a concern. Kyle usually runs pretty heavy, maybe he has some insite on how far you can go and feel comfortable offroad. -jeff |
