Can the Yakima BaseLine Crossbars Handle the Weight Capacity of a Roof Top Tent
Updated 04/02/2024 | Published 04/01/2024
Question:
Hello!I want to install a rooftop tent on the 2020 Honda Accord, I wonder if the Yakima BaseLine System Roof rack can withstand the weight? The rooftop tent is about 55kg, 2 adults stay in it.
asked by: Ivy
Expert Reply:
The weight capacities listed on cross bars like the Yakima BaseLine FX Roof Rack for Naked Roofs # Y59UV are the dynamic capacity, meaning while the vehicle is in motion.
When you're parked and using your tent, the weight capacity is easily going to double or triple because the weight will be static over the axles.
So with that being said, the BaseLine crossbars will easily be able to handle the weight of the two adults and the roof top tent.
It's also worth mentioning that most, if not all, roof tents are not compatible with naked roof style racks - the ones that install in the door jambs with clamps.
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