Hi there. I'm new to these cars. My Disco 1 has the stock rails and cross bars. I'm wondering if they are actually strong enough to carry any load. Like a kayak for example. They look pretty flimsy and the plastic lugs that click into the side rails, don't fill me with confidence. Anyone tried using them for actual load carrying?

 

This guy did it with a canoe

 

^ I carry my canoe up there all the time.
I've hauled sheets of plywood/etc on them as well when I don't care to toss my roof rack on.

 

Thanks guys. I'll set it up and see if it feels solid enough.

 

I'm not a fan of the stock crossbars, but I've used Thule feet/bars on the stock rails to haul my canoe.

 

I should have checked the Owners Manual first (Doh!). Specifies maximum load of 50kg (110 lbs) secured to side rails only and on road only. I can make that work.