Is 142 lbs with Rhino Rack Pioneer Platform Safe on Vortex Rack with 165 lb Capacity

Question:

I have the Vortex aero Bars that have a weight capacity of 165lbs on my Subaru Crosstrek. I recently bought a RTT of 110lbs and would like this pioneer platform to stay on the car all the time for use when the Tent is not on the car. Would the Tent, mounted to the pioneer platform, plus the weight of the platform be unsafe? I calculated a total weight of 142 lbs but not sure if that’s cutting it too close to the 165 lb max. Thanks!

asked by: Daniel

Expert Reply:

The weight capacity of roof racks like the Rhino Rack Vortex # RRVA118B-2 and # RRSX100 you have on your 2020 Subaru Crosstrek is a very safe and conservative figure. So if you were at 142 lbs with the tent and the Rhino Rack Pioneer Platform part # RR42114BF you would definitely be safe.

expert reply by: Jameson C