What Is The Maximum Weight Limit For A Rhino-Rack Roof Rack On A 2014 Toyota Camry

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The manual doesnt seem to say anything about roof rating or maximum load. It just mentions maximum load of cargo + passenger.

asked by: Ryan G

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The maximum weight your passenger vehicle can have on its roof is 165 lbs according to the National Transportation Safety Bureau. The larger roof rack companies, Yakima, Thule, Rhino-Rack, have robust testing capabilities. The roof rack for your 2014 Toyota Camry. These weight limits are based on their own in-house testing. Your roof rack consists of the following items:

Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 46" Long - Qty 2, part # RRVA118B-2
Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Legs for Vortex Aero Crossbars - Naked Roofs or Fixed Mounting Points - Qty 4, part # RRRLKVA
Custom DK Fit Kit for 4 Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Roof Rack Legs - Naked Roof, part # DK321

has a maximum weight limit of 130 lbs. This includes the weight of the roof rack itself, which is about 14 lbs. I have included product description links and a video of this roof rack being installed on a 2014 Toyota Camry below.

expert reply by: Mark Smith

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While there is no curvature built into the Thule Roof Mounted Top Rack System - 54" Long #THTP54, the tracks are pliable and will flex to match most roof styles upon installation. The length of compatible crossbars you need depend on the…

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I have a solution for you. You can't convert the Thule T2 Pro XTR 2 Bike Platform Rack #TH23JV to a 2 inch hitch according to Thule so you will need to use a different kind of adapter. I recommend using the Brophy Hitch Reducer 2"…

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I contacted both Thule and one of our hitch manufacturers, and neither of them have ever heard of this problem. The Thule T2 Pro XTB #TH23JV, or whichever T2 Pro that you have, will safely haul 2 bikes on your 2014 Honda Accord Sport with the Curt…

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Answer 4

There was a way to convert the older style T2 bike racks from one hitch size to the other, but with the T2 Pro bike racks there isn't a way to convert the hitch sizes. Only solution we have for you is the T2 for 1-1/4 inch hitches part…

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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Answer 8

To me it makes the most sense to put a Bike Rack #HLY64FR on the flat towed vehicle rather than above the tow bars. Especially on heavy e-bikes as they are difficult to lift that high onto the rack, but also as it only makes sense to have the rack on…

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Yes, we do. To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C26VV. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a…

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To add a class III hitch to your 2024 Honda CR-V hybrid, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C13397. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your CR-V with included hardware. It is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. I really like this…

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Answer 11

The Kuat Sherpa 2.0 #SH22G and the NV 2.0 #NV22G that you referenced are both excellent platform-style racks that will hold your bikes by the front wheels with no frame contact. These are top-of-the-line carriers and you really would not go wrong…

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Answer 12

Aside from a slight change in the appearance of the crossbar (the WingBar Evo has some boxed edges as opposed to the completely smooth front of the AeroBlade) the biggest differences are the rubber strip on top of the crossbar and the weight…

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