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Max load on Thule bars? Here's 500 lbs. They look pretty bent...

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Old 07-24-2007, 10:44 AM
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<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/113749/misc_008.jpg"></center><p>200 LF of cedar 2x6 decking...couple 2x4's too...

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Wow! Just curious... were they too long to carry sticking out the back?
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do you have opensky?
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10-12 footers, 10-8 footers, no chance...would have been much uglier..
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lumber jetta 07? most have a max load of probalby 200lbs or so.. that was not safe
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100 lbs per crossbar, 200 lbs total, counting crossbars weight, .... you're begging for damage
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