Dodge 2007 Sprinter Owner's Manual page 373

Lashing points and carrier systems
Roof carrier systems
Maximum roof load and minimum number
of pairs of roof rack supports on vehicles
with:
Maxi-
mum roof
load
Standard roof 660 lbs
(300 kg)
Raised roof 330 lbs
(150 kg)
The data is valid when the load is distribut-
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ed evenly over the entire roof area.
When using a shorter roof rack, reduce the
load proportionately.
The maximum load is 110 lbs (50 kg) per
pair of roof rack supports.
CAUTION
!
The weight of any load carried on the
roof, including the roof rack, must not
exceed the maximum permissible roof
load.
Minimum
The roof rack supports must be ar-
number of
ranged at equal distances.
pairs of
The manufacturer recommends that
supports
you have an anti-roll bar installed on
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the front axle.
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Warning
High roof loads may cause a significant de-
terioration in handling, steering and braking
characteristics even if the maximum permis-
sible gross vehicle weight or axle loads have
not been exceeded.
Always ensure that loads are distributed
correctly and adapt your driving style in ac-
cordance with the load.
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