yelramp
Junior Member
Posts: 6
Primary Vehicle: Rav4
Year: 2006
Model Spec/Trim: XT4
Engine Capacity: 2000
Fuel Type: Petrol
Transmission: Manual
Drive Type: 4WD/AWD
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Post by yelramp on Nov 26, 2019 6:39:02 GMT
Morning All,
I've managed to acquire a set of original Toyota square section cross-bars (the ones which attach to the raised rails) and as
I wasn't able to get the instructions, was wondering if there's anything I need to be aware of when fitting them to the car, i.e.
distance apart, maximum load, etc.? Or if anyone happens to have a copy of the instructions that could be photocopied
that'd be great.
Thanks in advance,
Phil.
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Post by three5 on Nov 26, 2019 11:54:19 GMT
Morning All, I've managed to acquire a set of original Toyota square section cross-bars (the ones which attach to the raised rails) and as I wasn't able to get the instructions, was wondering if there's anything I need to be aware of when fitting them to the car, i.e. distance apart, maximum load, etc.? Or if anyone happens to have a copy of the instructions that could be photocopied that'd be great. Thanks in advance, Phil. Hi Phil - mount them as near the end of the rails as possible ( i.e. as far apart as possible, but still on the metal section of the rails ). I believe that they shouldn't be used to carry more than 50kg and that limit is as much about vehicle stability as the strength of the bars themselves. The other bit of adjustment is getting the ends of the crossbars sticking out the same amount at both sides of the vehicle. It doesn’t seem to be critical but you need to make sure that you have enough at both sides for tie-down straps if that is what you are using - be a bit careful if you are as they can generate enormous loads on the bars if you overtighten them. Some guys on here carry bikes on the roof with no problems, other like me just use them to carry long loads like ladders and bits of timber. The RAV is renown for it’s handling characteristics but you have to remember not to take liberties with a load on the roof!!!!! HTH |
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Post by philip42h on Nov 26, 2019 12:25:42 GMT
The standard square section Thule bars for a 2006 RAV4 are specified as having an overall load capacity of 100kg - so effectively 50kg per bar. Lower profile / more aerodynamic bars have a reduced load carrying capacity ...
... but, as above, common sense dictates that you don't really want to put any unnecessary load on an already relatively tall car!
The distance between the bars may be dictated by the roof box or other load carrier mountings but, either way, you probably want to mount the bars 'centrally' on the rails - each equidistant from the corresponding end.
Edit: I haven't been able to find figures for a 4.3 (yet). For the 4.4 the maximum allowable roof load is specified as 75kg (including the weight of the bars, carrier / box etc.)
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Post by widge on Nov 26, 2019 14:13:23 GMT
Morning All, I've managed to acquire a set of original Toyota square section cross-bars (the ones which attach to the raised rails) and as I wasn't able to get the instructions, was wondering if there's anything I need to be aware of when fitting them to the car, i.e. distance apart, maximum load, etc.? Or if anyone happens to have a copy of the instructions that could be photocopied that'd be great. Thanks in advance, Phil. I gather that you can put a good load on them, but apparently not as good as the volkswagen ones. www.bbc.com/news/av/uk-wales-49508070/man-fined-after-driving-car-with-a-car-on-its-roof-in-aberystwyth |
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Post by phaeton on Nov 27, 2019 15:09:32 GMT
LOL £30 victim surcharge, who was the victim?
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yelramp
Junior Member
Posts: 6
Primary Vehicle: Rav4
Year: 2006
Model Spec/Trim: XT4
Engine Capacity: 2000
Fuel Type: Petrol
Transmission: Manual
Drive Type: 4WD/AWD
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Post by yelramp on Nov 28, 2019 7:08:15 GMT
Not looking to put a heavy load on the roof, just bulky items like coats & stuff in a roof box. Thanks all for
the advice.
Rgds.,
Phil.
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