by Merts on Thu Aug 17, 2017 3:12 pm
80kg is definitely the specified maximum roof load for an MQ Triton. If you want to carry more than that you need to have a rack attached to the tub, either directly or via a suitable canopy.
I've not seen any separate specification for static vs dynamic loads, but the 80kg is definitely a dynamic load. I would be comfortable personally to put 3 to 4 times the allowable dynamic load on whilst stationary, like for example, a roof top tent with a couple of people in it. I've seen some comps done comparing forces produced by loads whilst driving on corrugations, compared to sitting still, and it works out around 10x. So theoretically, if the static roof capacity is 80kg, you could put around 800kg on it if it was sitting stationary.
The other thing to factor in with most rooftop tents is that some of the load is taken by the ladder when it's opened up and occupied, so not all of the weight of the tent and occupants is on the roof.
GLS MQ Triton, ARB Summit front, rear and side bars, Carryboy canopy and rack, Dobinson heavy duty suspension, Harrop rear E-locker, Drifta drawers and a few other bits and pieces.