# Roof box on the popup roof

**Source:** https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/threads/roof-box-on-the-popup-roof.59178/  
**Posts:** 10

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###  — 2025-07-24T17:29:26+0200 (Jul 24, 2025)

Hi,  
  
If I have a roofbox, should I unload it first before putting the popup up? Or, is there a weight limit for the popup which means some stuff could be kept in the roofbox?  
  
Thanks

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###  — 2025-07-24T17:48:57+0200 (Jul 24, 2025)

> [netdonkey said:](/goto/post?id=754666)
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> Hi,  
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> If I have a roofbox, should I unload it first before putting the popup up? Or, is there a weight limit for the popup which means some stuff could be kept in the roofbox?  
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> Thanks
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Details should be Handbook, but previous models it was 50kgms.

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###  — 2025-07-24T19:49:41+0200 (Jul 24, 2025)

> [WelshGas said:](/goto/post?id=754670)
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> Details should be Handbook, but previous models it was 50kgms.
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Handbook from T5.1 onwards says 50KG roof down, zero with roof up. Early vans were 100kg down 50KG Up, given the problems some have with sagging roofs & the fact that VW have downrated the load over time, I wouldn't be keen to put anything more than an empty roof box on in the raised position.

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###  — 2025-07-24T20:10:47+0200 (Jul 24, 2025)

<https://grok.com/share/c2hhcmQtMg%3D%3D_50aa1f31-a3e5-4f57-b864-3de4dbeeb6d8>

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### M — 2025-07-26T18:58:54+0200 (Jul 26, 2025)

![IMG_8504.png](images/img_8504-png.139057 "IMG_8504.png")

No mention of the weight when up. But I would want as little as possible

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###  — 2025-07-26T22:24:16+0200 (Jul 26, 2025)

> [Melyn said:](/goto/post?id=754845)
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> [View attachment 139057](https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/attachments/139057/)No mention of the weight when up. But I would want as little as possible
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Is that the transporter manual or the California supplement? & what year is the manual?

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### M — 2025-07-26T22:56:06+0200 (Jul 26, 2025)

> [andyinluton said:](/goto/post?id=754857)
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> Is that the transporter manual or the California supplement? & what year is the manual?
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California t7 app (which is the updated manual)

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###  — 2025-07-26T23:10:10+0200 (Jul 26, 2025)

I found that 20 Kg was the limit for my roof (Beach). The roof was sagging with anything more.  
  
So I either empty the box or remove it.  
  
I am sure the electric roof could hold more. Not sure if the manual gives loads for manual / electric

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###  — 2025-07-27T09:40:45+0200 (Jul 27, 2025)

> [Melyn said:](/goto/post?id=754845)
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> [View attachment 139057](https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/attachments/139057/)No mention of the weight when up. But I would want as little as possible
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Thanks for posting this. Roof load on a T7 was a question I was about to ask. It brings the T7 back into contention for me. The only other roof I know of with a 100kg limit is the Jerba.

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###  — 2025-07-27T09:56:37+0200 (Jul 27, 2025)

> [Johnboy said:](/goto/post?id=754860)
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> I found that 20 Kg was the limit for my roof (Beach). The roof was sagging with anything more.  
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> So I either empty the box or remove it.  
>   
> I am sure the electric roof could hold more. Not sure if the manual gives loads for manual / electric
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> Click to expand...

  
Position (lengthwise) of the box on the roof will also have an effect when roof is open. At the front will have a larger ‘moment’ (think that’s the correct physics term) I.e force x distance from pivot.   
Position the roof box as far back to reduce sag.

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