Driving tips / Loading your vehicle 8-15
! When the vehicle is parked on level ground
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The total weight on the roof rails – including the roof crossbars , roof tent , and all occupants and contents in the roof tent – must not exceed either the vehicle ’ s roof rail load limit ( 700 lbs ( 317 kg )), evenly distributed , or the load limit of the roof crossbars , whichever is lower .
Load limit of the roof rail ( A ). B + C + D < 700 lbs ( 317 kg )
Exceeding this load limit could cause damage to the vehicle or racking system . The vehicle must never be driven with occupants in the roof tent . Before the vehicle is driven , occupants and cargo must be removed from the roof tent and the roof rail load must be restored to within the roof rail load limit of 176 lbs ( 80 kg ). Refer to the user manual that accompanied the roof tent for important safety information and instructions on the proper installation and use of the tent .
A : B : C : |
Roof rails Roof crossbars Roof tent B + C < 176 lbs ( 80 kg ) |
A : B : C : D : |
Roof rails Roof crossbars Roof tent Occupants in the roof tent |