The Thule Aeroblade system has a load limit of 165 lbs. What is the load limit of the OEM roof rack system?
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The OEM rack is manufactured by Thule; they are the "rapid aero" which has been discontinued by Thule. The spec's are likely still available.
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Weight limit is 75lbs. You may need the Thule 830. I don't like it as much but will give you some stability in your rails.
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these should come as a set of 2. if you have factory racks i think you will be okay. thule makes different mounting brackets for all types of racks, "square, round, flat"aero". " this is a great tool for the avid yaker who doesnt want to toss up their yak up onto the vehicle. i did that for 2 years before making this purchase a few years back and i am contemplating a second set.
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Hi Rick, the Thule fairing does follow the contour of the roof to a certain extent. It is meant to sit in between the two feet of the roof rack system. Thank you.
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You can find answer from http://www.thule.com/en-us/us/buyers-guide?c=roof+racks
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The cross bars are difficult to install and poorly documented. I set my cross bars to max wheel base distance apart for max kayak stability.Aside from that... I use two Thule 835 Pro folding kayak rack systems. I carry a huge 14 footer and a slightly smaller 12 footer.It handles them safely and securely. Easy to load and unload.
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Good day, this system is designed for vehicles with fixed mounting points or flush rails. If your vehicle has what we consider a naked roof, we do offer an AeroBlade system. Please see the Buyer's Guide to view all of the available options for your application. Thank you and have a great day!
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I don't actually know what the weight limit is to my roof but I usually only put lighter things up there. I would say our load is usually only max 100 pounds. We camp with it and put sleeping bags, sleep pads, and clothing bags. It had dented the roof of the car when we tighten it down but it pops back out in a day.
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I believe 300 lbs. The main stress is on your vertical rack system, which depends on your vehicle. Mine is a 2007 Ford Edge and I think it is at capacity with my 2-seater kayak. The strap system has to be re-tightened constantly as normal wind from driving as well as bumps can shake it loose. If your rack is well attached to your vehicle, you should be okay. I got custom U-bolts, as my factory rack (verticals) were wider than the brackets on holders. If you need me to send pictures regarding what I'm talking about, send me an e-mail to joelottdesign@yahoo.com. Thanks
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No, the bars themselves do not have a locking system. They integrate with the Thule 460R Rapid Podium Foot Pack (Set of 4), which can be set for locking if you buy the Thule 544 Lock Cylinders for Car Racks (4-Pack). As for the weight, Thule.com says "BoxBeam - The sophisticated BoxBeam aluminum extrusion creates one of the strongest load bars in the market. Using a vertical load test, the AeroBlade can sustain over 800 lbf of force." I am not sure about the weight capacity of the foot pack. I hope this helps you make your decision.
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Mostly the limiting factor is what it's mounted to, so the rack or rail system its mounted to will probably be the limiting factor. If its a factory roof rack it's probably in the vehicle owners manual, if it's a Yakima rack it should be listed in the rack specs.
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If you are talking about Thule aeroblade I think you are much better off choosing the Thule fairing. I chose Inno fairing because my VW roof rack wasn't compatible to Thule fairing. If it's fits I would prefer Thule fairing.
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Very satisfied with the SportRack SR2901LR 2-Bike Lock and Tilt Platform Hitch Rack. It is my understanding that the Parent company is Thule. I Carry (2) 26" touring bikes on it with no problem. The bikes weigh about 35 lbs each. I cannot compare directly with the swagman xtc-2. This rack seemed to offer more 'bang for the buck." On the downside, it is a bit awkward to hang on a wall.
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Probably pushing the limit. This is the most sturdy rack I've seen for the 4 dr. jeeps but I'd contact the company just to make sure. Maybe 300 lb. limit Charlie W.
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Full, it weighs about 115-120 pounds. Not sure what an FJ's roof rack can support, but it can't be good for handling.
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"Body armor 5125 roof rack adapter pair"These will allow Thule or Yakima rails to be used on this rack, and then you can put a basket on that.
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This roof rack has a weight limit of 75 lbs. Let me know if you have any other questions.