BigJimnyMeet (North) 2024 (12 Jan 2024)
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I'm relying on it, I have a 42kg kayak to go up there (but not on windy days).
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My guess is the dealers won't know much as yet, and Suzuki UK has got other priorities. Suzuki Japan could probably tell us - but almost certainly won't answer directly?
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TaterTot wrote: This is exactly my deal, a tent. I need a car that can handle it.
Sadly a Jimny probably isn't a good option. The max roof load specified by a manufacturer isn't the maximum physical weight the car can support before being squished, it's the amount of weight it can transport high up without ruining how the car handles, which is why I doubt the max roof load has changed from Gen3 to Gen4.
Stick 100kg on the roof of a small, narrow car like the Jimny and it might be fine when stationary, but moving the centre of gravity upwards significantly will probably make it hazardous to drive and increase the chance of rollover.
You can probably get away with it, right up to the point that there's an accident and your insurance refuses to pay out.
That's why I'm not investing in a roof rack, but going to get a cheap (and light!) set of roofbars instead.
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Roof bars are a lot lighter. The beauty of a rain gutter means you can have them as far, or near apart as you like. You could even get two sets and still save on weight and cash.
FYI Thule square bars weight 4kg each including the mounting feet.
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Gadget wrote:
TaterTot wrote: This is exactly my deal, a tent. I need a car that can handle it.
Sadly a Jimny probably isn't a good option. The max roof load specified by a manufacturer isn't the maximum physical weight the car can support before being squished, it's the amount of weight it can transport high up without ruining how the car handles, which is why I doubt the max roof load has changed from Gen3 to Gen4.
Stick 100kg on the roof of a small, narrow car like the Jimny and it might be fine when stationary, but moving the centre of gravity upwards significantly will probably make it hazardous to drive and increase the chance of rollover.
You can probably get away with it, right up to the point that there's an accident and your insurance refuses to pay out.
That's why I'm not investing in a roof rack, but going to get a cheap (and light!) set of roofbars instead.
Oh fully aware of this. I got an RTT on my Gen3 most of the year. One does feel it, but on the other hand, the way I use the car, it's been pretty great. It's the actual size of the setup that has made it great for me. I get to where I want, follow rough enough trails and tracks. And beaches etc.
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