Need top weight over rear axle.

Smart88 · May 13th, 2024, 04:09

Hello forum friends, I just joined the forum but the search bar isn't working for me. I have a simple request. I want to move a vintage safe weighing maybe 200 lbs. Is that an overload on the back axle of my 2003 V70? I have a truck but we'd have to lift the safe a foot higher then the car and I'm not sure I will have any guys to do the heavy lifting. Thank you.

Georgeandkira · May 13th, 2024, 13:11

I moved a heavier safe with my 2002, so you will be OK.

b1mcp · May 13th, 2024, 13:19

200 lbs is about 90Kg, or in real world terms 4 or 5 bags of sand from B&Q. I wouldn't hesitate in putting that in a V70 (and have done many times).

Maybe put a sheet of ply down to protect the boot area floor from damage.

stuart bowes · May 13th, 2024, 13:59

I've had more than that just on the roof bars, and twice that again in the boot all the way up to the lake district. it did have that 'lowered' look but it ran fine

JoeNinety · May 13th, 2024, 22:59

If you are concerned, follow the good suggestion of a decent sheet of plywood to cover the load area, and help spread the load. Get the safe forward of the rear wheels to spread some of the load across all four wheels.

myfirstv70 · Yesterday, 22:12

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Originally Posted by Smart88

Hello forum friends, I just joined the forum but the search bar isn't working for me. I have a simple request. I want to move a vintage safe weighing maybe 200 lbs. Is that an overload on the back axle of my 2003 V70? I have a truck but we'd have to lift the safe a foot higher then the car and I'm not sure I will have any guys to do the heavy lifting. Thank you.

You'll be fine at 200lbs....it's only the weight of an average adult man. As for searching; the search function is pants....use google and it will take you back to the site!
HTH,
Nobby

May 13th, 2024, 04:09	#1
Smart88 New Member Last Online: May 13th, 2024 04:22 Join Date: May 2024 Location: Sonora	Need top weight over rear axle. Hello forum friends, I just joined the forum but the search bar isn't working for me. I have a simple request. I want to move a vintage safe weighing maybe 200 lbs. Is that an overload on the back axle of my 2003 V70? I have a truck but we'd have to lift the safe a foot higher then the car and I'm not sure I will have any guys to do the heavy lifting. Thank you.

May 13th, 2024, 13:19	#3
b1mcp Senior Member Last Online: May 13th, 2024 13:20 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Manchester	200 lbs is about 90Kg, or in real world terms 4 or 5 bags of sand from B&Q. I wouldn't hesitate in putting that in a V70 (and have done many times). Maybe put a sheet of ply down to protect the boot area floor from damage. __________________ 2001 V70 T5 2015 XC60 D5 R Design AWD

May 13th, 2024, 13:59	#4
stuart bowes trying to be helpful Last Online: Today 09:46 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Dagenham	I've had more than that just on the roof bars, and twice that again in the boot all the way up to the lake district. it did have that 'lowered' look but it ran fine __________________ V70 '01 auto petrol 2.4 (140) 70k ------------------------- mini project - link

May 13th, 2024, 22:59	#5
JoeNinety Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:16 Join Date: May 2019 Location: Winchester	If you are concerned, follow the good suggestion of a decent sheet of plywood to cover the load area, and help spread the load. Get the safe forward of the rear wheels to spread some of the load across all four wheels. __________________ V70 P2 2006 2.4 Petrol 170bhp Est SE Automatic (5 speed) MG Midget Mk1 1962 Previous: RR TDV8 3.6 '08; RR TD6 3.0 '02; RR P38A V8 '99; Audi A4 Cab 3.0 V6 2004; Volvo 740 GLE Est 1989 Have VIDA & VXDIAG NANO on W10Pro - happy to help

May 13th, 2024, 13:11	#2
Georgeandkira Premier Member Last Online: May 13th, 2024 22:44 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hackensack	I moved a heavier safe with my 2002, so you will be OK.

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