Amaranthus Posted May 5, 2010 Author Share Posted May 5, 2010 On that problem find something similar for sale on Argos etc and you will be able to get a rough estimate Excellent idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert_Baehr Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 If it's a pine wardrobe (as opposed to a humongous Oak wardrobe) and it's about 'standard' width (roughly 4 ft wide) and about 6ft high and 2-3ft deep it's probably going to weigh well under 50Kg. A ladder rack is the ideal sort of rack (lots of cross-bars to support the item) but a pair of roof bars will be OK (you might want to put a bit of plywood under it if you're worried - though unless you're planning on hauling the furniture over a really long distance, it shouldn't be a problem.) If, however, the wardrobe was originally a 'flat pack' item and it's made of chipboard, you will have to weigh it. (A bathroom scale?) I've got an (old and rather large) chipboard wardrobe and it weighs well over 100kg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number Six Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 Regulation 11 of the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986 refers to the permitted overhang on certain classes of vehicles Heavy motor car and motor car - the maximum overhang is 60 percent of the distance between the transverse plane which passes through the centre or centres of the foremost wheel or wheels and the transverse plane which passes through the foremost point from which the overhang is to be measured. Regulation 8 of the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986 creates the maximum permitted overall width of vehicles. A motor vehicle - maximum width 2.55 metres. A trailer drawn by a motor vehicle having a maximum gross weight exceeding 3500 kg - maximum width 2.55 metres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amaranthus Posted May 5, 2010 Author Share Posted May 5, 2010 Regulation 11 of the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986 refers to the permitted overhang on certain classes of vehicles Heavy motor car and motor car - the maximum overhang is 60 percent of the distance between the transverse plane which passes through the centre or centres of the foremost wheel or wheels and the transverse plane which passes through the foremost point from which the overhang is to be measured. Regulation 8 of the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986 creates the maximum permitted overall width of vehicles. A motor vehicle - maximum width 2.55 metres. A trailer drawn by a motor vehicle having a maximum gross weight exceeding 3500 kg - maximum width 2.55 metres. I have to go now, I'll have to try to get my head round that gobbledygook later. Ta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number Six Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 I have to go now, I'll have to try to get my head round that gobbledygook later. Ta. I copied and pasted. I think it means it can overhang by 60% of the distance from the middle of your front wheel to the end of the vehicle, or the end of the roofrack, whichever is shortest - assuming it's all tied down ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photofit Ed Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 Just buy another wardrobe cheapskate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoddyHolder Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 Regulation 11 of the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986 refers to the permitted overhang on certain classes of vehicles Heavy motor car and motor car - the maximum overhang is 60 percent of the distance between the transverse plane which passes through the centre or centres of the foremost wheel or wheels and the transverse plane which passes through the foremost point from which the overhang is to be measured. Regulation 8 of the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986 creates the maximum permitted overall width of vehicles. A motor vehicle - maximum width 2.55 metres. A trailer drawn by a motor vehicle having a maximum gross weight exceeding 3500 kg - maximum width 2.55 metres. Give over how do you expect the average plod to understand that..he will do you and if you try to quote anything like that to him you will probably get a slap for your trouble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex3659 Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 The beverly hillbillies got quite a lot on their roofrack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavydog Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 suggestions to be safe. 1 item does not fit outside roof rack. 2. 2 people can lift item easily. 3. tie it securely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parkwood Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 The beverly hillbillies got quite a lot on their roofrack.Including Mother-in-Law (Granny Clampit). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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