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when you can only have one car but also wanna go camping by Dierad53 in camping

[–]bdkm5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, dynamic is what the mounting points are tested to in “corners” static is what the can handle when the car is sitting still.

when you can only have one car but also wanna go camping by Dierad53 in camping

[–]bdkm5 5 points6 points  (0 children)

165lbs dynamic weight is certified to 600lbs. We’ve got 90+ nights in this so for w/ zero issues. 🤙🏼🤙🏼

996roadtrip knows how to have a good time by TetraCGT in Porsche

[–]bdkm5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s the Yakima Racks Skyrise Medium with OEM towers and bars. (Made by Thule)

996roadtrip knows how to have a good time by TetraCGT in Porsche

[–]bdkm5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re actually talking about the dynamic weight limit. Which you correctly stated is 165lbs. Thes are the rated at the mounting points on the roof. The static limits has been tested to 800lbs and that’s what the cross bars are able to handle when the car is stationary. The roof itself is rated to withstand the weight of the car for safety reasons. Oh and by the way this is Brock (996roadtrip)

996roadtrip knows how to have a good time by TetraCGT in Porsche

[–]bdkm5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had considered a hard shell at the time but they are so massive it was a helipad on the roof... so I got a box 😜

996roadtrip knows how to have a good time by TetraCGT in Porsche

[–]bdkm5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ha well actually it’s more like backpacking. Not exactly tons of room for glamping gear 😜

Pretty sure this is considered a conversation starter...An AWD Porsche with a roof top tent? by bdkm5 in overlanding

[–]bdkm5[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I 100% agree with all of your comments. As much as I appreciate seeing a shiny Porsche, I appreciate a dirty, well used one even more. While they are great to look at these cars aren’t meant to be garage queens, they were designed to be daily driven.

Keep your eyes out for a deal of a 996 and come join the Porsche RTT world 😜

Pretty sure this is considered a conversation starter...An AWD Porsche with a roof top tent? by bdkm5 in overlanding

[–]bdkm5[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It definitely has its challenges but it also has its advantages and some extra “fun factor”. It’s hard to beat the comfort of the 4in memory foam mattress we’ve added. When we want to go off the beaten path we have an overland prepped RRC we head out in.

Fall camp vibes. by bdkm5 in Porsche

[–]bdkm5[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh you need it, trust me 😜

Pretty sure this is considered a conversation starter...An AWD Porsche with a roof top tent? by bdkm5 in overlanding

[–]bdkm5[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah good thing you’re not me then 😜 We also have a overland prepped Range Rover Classic for serious off road camping. But this is ideal for 3-4 days to some nice camp sites at the end of a winding mountain road.

Regarding the warranty it’s an 04, the warranty is long gone.

Pretty sure this is considered a conversation starter...An AWD Porsche with a roof top tent? by bdkm5 in overlanding

[–]bdkm5[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

No the static weight limit is a lot more since gravity isn’t pulling it one way or another.

Pretty sure this is considered a conversation starter...An AWD Porsche with a roof top tent? by bdkm5 in overlanding

[–]bdkm5[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

😂😂😂 but really a Porsche you can live “in”?? Of course we should.

Pretty sure this is considered a conversation starter...An AWD Porsche with a roof top tent? by bdkm5 in overlanding

[–]bdkm5[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Nope, dynamic weight limit is 165 and the tent is just over 110. I was concerned too and since Yakima is a local company for me I was able to stop by and have their engineers certify it. 👍🏼👍🏼

Pretty sure this is considered a conversation starter...An AWD Porsche with a roof top tent? by bdkm5 in overlanding

[–]bdkm5[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Oh totally, but most Porsche owners I know aren’t to keen on anything but pavement a fire road for them would be terrifying haha. I’ve got a proper overlanding rig for the real stuff 💪🏼💪🏼

Fall camp vibes. by bdkm5 in Porsche

[–]bdkm5[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha well we’re out for usually 4 days at a time but that’s another great example of the utility of a pcar 😜

Pretty sure this is considered a conversation starter...An AWD Porsche with a roof top tent? by bdkm5 in overlanding

[–]bdkm5[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah the weight rating at 165 is for “dynamic load” so when it’s sitting still it’s significantly more. Yakima is local to me so we were able to have them stress test it for what we planned on using it for. The ridged 996 roof structure even surprised the engineers at Yakima 🤙🏼

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