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Strength / load ability of the panoramic sunroof

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We received a cargo bag (http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0024ALBJ8) for an upcoming trip and are concerned about using it on our sunroof. Does anyone have information regarding the strength / ability of the panoramic sunroof to accept a load? Has anyone used a bag like this with the panoramic sunroof?
 
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Why not use a hitch rack?? It doesn't affect wind resistance and it is more protected...plus you don't have to break your back getting everything up there and it is way cheaper.....and it holds 500lbs!

I just don't see a plus with putting cargo on the roof, unless it is over 3-4'.

 
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Have to get some cross rails. i'm a huge fan of the Thule M.O.A.B. also. It's lightweight, can be installed in less than 15 minutes and you only need one person to put it up. Check backcountry.com. Sometimes they will have all the Thule stuff for 20% off. The MOAB also works with either the Mopar cross rails or the Thule Aero Bars (which I have). And your Jeep looks like it's ready for a expedition with the basket up top.
 
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We received a cargo bag (Amazon.com : Sherpak Go 15 Cartop Storage : Bike Car Rack Accessories : Sports & Outdoors) for an upcoming trip and are concerned about using it on our sunroof. Does anyone have information regarding the strength / ability of the panoramic sunroof to accept a load? Has anyone used a bag like this with the panoramic sunroof?
I wouldn't want to put any direct weight on it.

I'd use one of these + hitch carrier.

http://www.amazon.com/Rola-59119-Ra...ef=sr_1_7?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1430876835
 
#11 ·
My situation is this, the weight limit that I am after is the
Load on the crossbars (whispbar maybe). I plan on putting
A kayak on the crossbars weight (68 LB). But with the panoramic
sunroof, the weight limit is different then one with out. The hitch is
going to be used for something else.


Thanks Rick
 
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My situation is this, the weight limit that I am after is the
Load on the crossbars (whispbar maybe). I plan on putting
A kayak on the crossbars weight (68 LB). But with the panoramic
sunroof, the weight limit is different then one with out. The hitch is
going to be used for something else.


Thanks Rick
Good point. I wasn't aware of differences on the rails themselves.
Keep in mind that with something like a Kayak, the Wind is probably WAY more of a factor than it's weight. The downward or upward force could be 100's of lbs at 70 mph. It's really hard to make it neutral.
As well as sideways gusts. Think of college kids holding a mattress on roof by hand going 35mph to their dorm :)
 
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I hail my canoe on my Yakima rack with no issues. I have the Pano roof. I tie the bow and stern down as well. The canoe barely budges. Mind you I also use the Yakima Keel Over canoe kit the essentially pinches the outside of the gunnels to the rack. My route takes me at speeds of 80-120km/hr. Blasts from transports are not noticeable and windy days just make a bit more noise.

Canoe pictured us about 50lbs. My other is about 80. Your kayak should slip through the air much better.

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I hail my canoe on my Yakima rack with no issues. I have the Pano roof. I tie the bow and stern down as well. The canoe barely budges. Mind you I also use the Yakima Keel Over canoe kit the essentially pinches the outside of the gunnels to the rack. My route takes me at speeds of 80-120km/hr. Blasts from transports are not noticeable and windy days just make a bit more noise.

Canoe pictured us about 50lbs. My other is about 80. Your kayak should slip through the air much better.

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Thanks Tony
Having a pano roof was my main concern structurally for the
total weight (rack and cargo). Would have no concern if I had a
Solid roof on the jeep.
Rick
 
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