Nissan Patrol GU Roof Load limit

[strsi681]

Hi Guys,
I'm looking at kitting out my Patrol GU 2007 for 4wd and camping. Currently has a 2inch lift kit and I'm wanting to put a rhino platform on top. On top of this 23kg platform I want to put a 60kg RTT and a 5kg awning. There's enough room to store my second spare tyre up there too. This would be another 40kg so just seeing how much is too much?

While moving there would be close to 130kg on top and while stationary (sleeping) there would be close to 300kg once me and the misses jumps up.

Main concern while driving is roll over & sway and while stationary would be can crushing the roof 😳.

Local nissan and 4wd specialists don't want to give me answers (even ball park) out of fear of being liable should something happen. I don't want a similar response (or lack of!) from you helpful bunch as I completely understand that it's our risk at the end of the day. Just wanting to know how much you guys have thrown up top and how idiotic you think my idea is 😊

Thanks heaps in advance guys, be gentle - this is my first post!

Stricko

[MudRunnerTD]

Hey Stricko Please head over to the introduction section and post an intro please. we like folks to say gday.

Dont quote me but i think you will be fine with that load. Dont worry to much about your static load when sleeping. You are making a good choice with an Ali rack to reduce the weight a bit too.

I would have no hesitation touring like you have described. Are you sure you have room for the spare up there with your RTT? allot of folks run a box up front or a solar panel there.

[Rock Trol]

I think the Pioneer platforms are rated to 100kg. That would mean you are only 5kg over the platforms official load carrying capacity. The Patrol roof weight limit on the other hand is more difficult to get an exact figure. I have read 100/150/200 kg so not sure.
Could the spare go in the back and maybe some lighter bulky stuff in a box or bag on the roof? That would make it safer.

[strsi681]

Hey MudRunner, thanks heaps for your vote of confidence and reminder to go introduce myself - will go do that now.

Rock Trol, I've read exactly the same 100-200kg so I'm probably ok or maybe just over the limit. Had similar thoughts of putting lighter stuff up top but most of the other stuff we would want regular access to + spare tyre is an annoying shape to have in the boot. Appreciate your feedback!

Don't think it will hurt too much to load it all up and take it in small steps, if anything gets too much for the patrol then I'll stop and rethink things. The misses has already suggested she ties me to the roof and she does the driving - two very scary thoughts in one sentence there!

Cheers,
Stricko

[MudRunnerTD]

I carry a spare tyre stripped off the rim on the roof when touring. I have it in a roof top bag and store tools and spares inside the tyre. Hoses, belted, filters. You won't need the rim.

I doubt you would fit a tyre and RTT though to be honest. Consider a rear bar with dual wheel carrier if your really keen.

[strsi681]

Ah yeah I'm new to the 4wd scene so have only just figured out how to change a flat let alone change a tyre from a rim! Will have to do a bit of research into how much effort that would take but could definitely be an option. Thanks for the advice.

The platform is 2.1m and the RTT is 1.2m or 1.4m depending on orientation. Spare tyre is 0.8m dia so I should still have 100 mill to play with up top!

[MudRunnerTD]

I wrecks a tyre when I did the Madigan line and fitted the spare off the back door. Fortunately that got me into Birdsville and then took the tyre off the roof and had the shop at Birdsville do the swap for me. Winner! Didn't have to pay a premium for a tyre in the outback. If I had too though I'd get t done in the bush. Hard work though.

Get that intro happening mate.

[ed12371]

I have an aluminium Rhino roof rack. When we go away I pack nearly everything up on top. Easily 100 to 150kgs worth of stuff. Then I get up there to load/Unload and I'm nearly 100kgs. I've never heard any creeks, cracks or noises suggesting the roof couldn't handle it.

[TimE]

My GU IV Owners Manual says on page 3-23 "The roof rack is designed to carry loads below 100 kg. Overloading may cause damage to the vehicle."

Now it is not clear if the load limit they refer to is the limit of the Nissan approved roof rack or the load carrying capacity of the roof. My Tradesman roof rack says it has a limit of 150 kg.

[threedogs]

I would travell with the least amount of weight up top,
very dangerous raising your centre of gavity so much.
They are only to carry a couple of swags and a spare
tyre imo

[thefattymatty]

hey mate, i have a 2014 with a rhino 3/4 alloy roof rack Heavy duty, and an Adventure kings RTT as well as an awning, the car also has a 2 inch lift and i did a trip driving from sydney up through the cameron corner up to birdsville then to kakadu and up to karumba and back to sydney carrying 40L of diesel on the roof as well for the long stints and sometimes a full solar shower during the wet season (christmas holidays last year) with a lot of mud and a few water crossings for touring a found this combination fantastic my partner and I lived in the tent for almost a month,and covered 20,000 kays i didn't really notice the extra weight up top when driving but the car now sits at 2.4 metres which can be a hassle at macca's drive throughs or some car washes and the fuel economy increased about any extra 1L per hundred ( but i do pretty much 95 everywhere now) i hope this helps 60735

[Beni C]

Static weight on the roof is 150kgs, rule of thumb, if its light and bulky chuck it up, if not stow it somewhere else.