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Have you carried a 4X8 on your Vibe's roof rack?
Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2009 9:12 pm
by toycar
Hi all:I bought a 2010 Vibe last month. Love the car as a car so far, but I am about to find out how it is as a utility vehicle. I bought and installd the Toyota factory roof racks and they installed perfectly....and quite easily I might add.Now, for the test.....I need to pick up some lumber for a project. I need a few sheets of 4X8 plywood and I was wondering if anyone has ever hauled any lumber on their Vibe's racks. Do you think the Vibe can handle 4-5 sheets of Plywood?
Re: Have you carried a 4X8 on your Vibe's roof rack? (toycar)
Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2009 11:20 pm
by vibolista
I haven't used my Vive rack for anything quite that big, although it might be possible.Look at the maximum weight recommended for the Toyota rack. Should handle the plywood OK, but don't load over that weight limitation and make sure you keep speeds reasonable. Also, make sure you tie them down well. You don't want plywood sheets sailing off the car, potentially injuring someone or damaging your car or someone elses in the process. A friend with a pick-up truck might be a safer choice!Good luck!
Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 7:13 am
by toycar
Yeah.,..I agree with the pickup. I just like being a little self sufficient when I can. I'm leaning towards a hitch with a small utility trailer for future projects.In the mean time, I'll my get my neighbor to help me move the lumber this weekend.thanks again....
Re: Have you carried a 4X8 on your Vibe's roof rack? (toycar)
Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 7:51 am
by keithvibe
the racks are only good for 175lbsI have carried 4x8 sheets of latus on the top with 2x4x10' as a base to tie them down to.
Re: Have you carried a 4X8 on your Vibe's roof rack? (keithvibe)
Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 9:39 am
by lovemyraffe
I haven't on the factory Toyota/Vibe rack, but I have carried a few sheets of plywood on my Yakima setup.
Re: Have you carried a 4X8 on your Vibe's roof rack? (toycar)
Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 10:22 am
by Raven
Hang gliding anyone!
Re: Have you carried a 4X8 on your Vibe's roof rack? (Raven)
Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 10:33 am
by lovemyraffe
Quote, originally posted by Raven »Hang gliding anyone! Only if you get a good crosswind
Re: Have you carried a 4X8 on your Vibe's roof rack? (lovemyraffe)
Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 12:43 pm
by vibolista
Hang gliding... that's why I mentioned something about keeping speeds reasonable! A utility trailer is a great choice.
Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 11:41 pm
by Sublimewind
Hitch and utility trailer FTMFW...!!!Yeah, it's not my vibe, but if I need to haul anything major, I borrow dads truck.. lol
Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 11:48 pm
by bull77
i've driven hwy speeds with a twin mattress/box spring on the roof
Re: (bull77)
Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2009 6:29 am
by keithvibe
Quote, originally posted by bull77 »i've driven hwy speeds with a twin mattress/box spring on the roof thats only cuz you canucks are a tad crazy LOL stateside we will drive hyw speeds holding it down with one hand out the window HAHA
Re: (keithvibe)
Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2009 10:11 am
by vibolista
Carefull, keithvibe, I've heard they make hang gliders with twin mattresses and box springs up there in Canada!