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Roof load calculator

Vehicle
Subaru Forester 5th Gen (2019-2024)
Subaru's limit while driving176 lb
Roof rack
None
Rooftop tent
None
Awning
None
Other gear
Capacity left176 lb
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What is the driving limit?

The most weight Subaru's owner's manual allows on the roof while you drive. Makers call this the dynamic limit. It applies to a roof with factory rails or a rack. Everything on the roof counts, including the rack and the tent.

What if I'm over the limit?

Your roof is carrying more than Subaru's manual allows. Lighter gear, or less of it, brings the number back up. If you drive over the limit, take corners slower, leave more room to stop, and go easy on rough roads.

What about when I'm parked?

A roof holds more parked than driving. The parked limit is the one for people sleeping in the tent. Subaru rates the roof for 700 lb when parked.