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7_Zero · 05-26-2019, 08:35 PM

As Mike pointed out, it will depend on the brackets you are using. When we got our 'A' it had the A-18576 type trunk brackets. During the first national convention we attended we were so nervous about what to expect that we probably loaded 70# worth of spare parts and tools into the trunk. The weeks activities went well, but when we arrived home and went to unload the car from the trailer we found that the trunk brackets were bent. The trunk and rack were still attached to the car, but the brackets were bent to a 90° angle.

We replaced the brackets with the A-18577 type. These are much sturdier and the rack now feels solid. I bet these brackets could handle the extra weight, but we lucked out once already and I do not want to take the chance to find out. With these heavy duty brackets I think the bolts would let go well before the bracket gave out.

05-26-2019, 08:35 PM	#17
7_Zero Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Northern Utah Posts: 103	Re: How much weight in a attached trunk As Mike pointed out, it will depend on the brackets you are using. When we got our 'A' it had the A-18576 type trunk brackets. During the first national convention we attended we were so nervous about what to expect that we probably loaded 70# worth of spare parts and tools into the trunk. The weeks activities went well, but when we arrived home and went to unload the car from the trailer we found that the trunk brackets were bent. The trunk and rack were still attached to the car, but the brackets were bent to a 90° angle. We replaced the brackets with the A-18577 type. These are much sturdier and the rack now feels solid. I bet these brackets could handle the extra weight, but we lucked out once already and I do not want to take the chance to find out. With these heavy duty brackets I think the bolts would let go well before the bracket gave out.