Maximum Roof Rack Of Honda Fit

nam1026 · #1 (**permalink**) 06-05-2006, 11:00 AM

Does anyone know the maximum roof rack for Honda Fit?? I may have just screwed up royally. I order the Thule roof rack for the Honda Jazz and it fits just fine. Unfortunately we have 2 kayaks weighing 50 lbs each plus the weight of the rack and Hull A Ports. I'm afraid we've exceeded the allowable weight of the roof.

pablo · #2 (**permalink**) 06-05-2006, 03:38 PM

I read somewhere that max roof load is 83lbs. That may be for the Jazz UK or Aus version. Glad to hear the Jazz rack fits the Fit, presumably a Thule?

nam1026 · #3 (**permalink**) 06-05-2006, 04:25 PM

Yes a Thule. How bad do you think it would be to exceed that 80 lb limit-probably will be 120 lbs if only driving 1/2 hr or so??

watchful one · #4 (**permalink**) 06-05-2006, 04:30 PM

I would do it. The rack should be attatched secure enough to handle it for such a short time. 120lbs isn't a lot of weight. My element had a low weight limit and I think it must be a handling issue... making the vehicle more top heavy.

myopicpaideia · #5 (**permalink**) 06-05-2006, 06:24 PM

I agree. The weight limit is for predictive handling purposes. Just be more careful when you drive, don't try to take on twisting roads aggressively, and you should be fine.

timj · #6 (**permalink**) 06-06-2006, 12:06 PM

Have a look on Thule website for the fitting instructions
I think the UK one was for 50kg (or 111 pounds)

peterc10 · #7 (**permalink**) 06-10-2006, 10:33 AM

The UK one is 37kgs, which is approximately 82lb. Since the roof is identical I guess it will be the same for the US one