MrT Posted November 6, 2004 Report Posted November 6, 2004 The Galaxy manual states that you can carry 75Kg on the roof bars. I also have the Ford Galaxy bike rack that mounts on the tailgate that weighs approx 45Kg with three bikes. Can I carry 75Kg on the roof plus 45Kg of bikes on the tailgate or just 45Kg of bikes plus 30Kg on the roof? Quote
Guest fredt Posted November 6, 2004 Report Posted November 6, 2004 I would imagine the 75Kg is the recomended maximum limit for the roof bars only and not the maximum load carrying capacity for the vehicle so you should be ok 45Kg of bikes on the tailgate................ mind you have you thought about getting some lighter bikes? you do know that casting techniques have improved and modern metals and alloys are just as strong if not stronger than cast iron! :lol: go on you know it makes sense :lol: or chat nicely to Ivor he can do wonders with a lump of 2x2 :lol: Quote
Ivor_E_Tower Posted November 6, 2004 Report Posted November 6, 2004 Tee Hee! With 45kg of bikes on the tailgate, it could prove quite interesting trying to open it.Load capacity on roof of 75kg plus bikes plus other bits and pieces including passengers must not exceed total rated vehicle load. Maybe I should have a go at making some wooden roof bars...... Quote
MrT Posted November 7, 2004 Author Report Posted November 7, 2004 45Kg for four off road bikes plus locks plus carrier is not particularly heavy at around 10Kg per bike. The tailgate cannot be opened, well I have not tried it. My concern is whether the load is limited by the roof bars strength, the roofs strength (it takes the weight of the tailgate load and the roof load), or the stability. Quote
Tigger Posted November 7, 2004 Report Posted November 7, 2004 Probably this way round would be better? http://http//www.athenstransit.com/busbike1small.jpg My Webpage Quote
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