Roof weight limit real world

[Kq100]

I have a BL+BL on order and have read a 100lb dynamic roof weight limit. In people opinion what would your real world weight limit be. (The Jeep Wrangler hard top has a 150lb dynamic weight limit and I seen way more that 150lbs loaded on a jeep roof)

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[dinglehead]

I have a BL+BL on order and have read a 100lb dynamic roof weight limit. In people opinion what would your real world weight limit be. (The Jeep Wrangler hard top has a 150lb dynamic weight limit and I seen way more that 150lbs loaded on a jeep roof)

I wouldn't let it keep me from putting a 110lb tent up there.

 

[JamesT]

I’d agree with that. just Remember to factor in the additional weight of platforms if u use that also

 

[BamaBronco]

Literally just read on Forbes that BS roof rails can support up to 150 lbs. while driving.

https://www.forbes.com/wheels/advice/6-best-suvs-with-roof-rails/

 

[dinglehead]

Literally just read on Forbes that BS roof rails can support up to 150 lbs. while driving.

https://www.forbes.com/wheels/advice/6-best-suvs-with-roof-rails/

Careful. The roofs with a moonroof definitely have the lower 100lb rating.

 

[BamaBronco]

Careful. The roofs with a moonroof definitely have the lower 100lb rating.

I do not have a moonroof. Not sure if OP does either on the BL order.

 

[McBrideless]

I do not have a moonroof. Not sure if OP does either on the BL order.

OP said BL+BL (Badlands trim with Badlands package) so they do have the moonroof. I wouldn’t risk it with the moonroof with 100.1 lb. If it cracks and they had a load higher than recommended, the warranty will be voided faster than you can blink.

 

[Shiskamba]

or atleast before taking it to the dealership to file a claim..

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[Kq100]

Wondering???
If the roof w/sunroof has a 100lb dynamic limit and rails have 150lb limit, Is Ford saying 100lbs directly on the roof with out using rails???

 

[Sparky]

I'm sure the dynamic weight on the roof has to do with crash testing also. A crash would put the most stress on the roof system. Solution is simple, never get in a crash when you have the rails overloaded.

 

[Kq100]

Here is a BL+BL aka w/ moonroof (100lb dynamic weight limit) Not only does this have the tent, but also crossbars and awning.

I highly doubt they uninstalled those accessories and transported them then re outfitted for the photo in the field. That’s a dynamic weight over 100lbs. So either they didn’t get the memo or knew it was safe and wouldn’t harm the vehicle

That is what I have been noticing in Ford's promo photos. over the weight limit!

 

[JamesT]

That is what I have been noticing in Ford's promo photos. over the weight limit!

BTW, the Big Bronco has a roof weight limit of just 110 pounds, significantly less than the Bronco Sport without moonroof. Of course, the Big Bronco does not have a hard roof, just roll bars... I guess it is mostly "moonroof"

 

[omahafordowner]

On the move, the Bronco Sport roof-rack structure can handle up to a 150-lb. dynamic load with the standard steel roof

Is there a custom roof that can increase the load?

 

[magicbus]

Damn. I guess my hopes of seeing a James Bond movie opening with 007 clinging to the roof of a BL + BL are shot to hell

 

[omahafordowner]

Yes

Was this sarcasm meaning welding and stiffening that the normal human being would not do, or is there actually aftermarket bolt-on items that increase the available load?

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