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Old 07-24-2007, 10:44 AM   #1
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Default Max load on Thule bars? Here's 500 lbs. They look pretty bent...

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200 LF of cedar 2x6 decking...couple 2x4's too...

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Old 07-24-2007, 11:00 AM   #2
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Default Wow! Just curious... were they too long to carry sticking out the back?

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Old 07-24-2007, 11:05 AM   #3
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Default do you have opensky?

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Old 07-24-2007, 12:05 PM   #4
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Default 10-12 footers, 10-8 footers, no chance...would have been much uglier..

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Old 07-24-2007, 12:05 PM   #5
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Old 07-24-2007, 12:16 PM   #6
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Default lumber jetta 07? most have a max load of probalby 200lbs or so.. that was not safe

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Old 07-24-2007, 12:20 PM   #7
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Default never gotten that before ;)

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Old 07-24-2007, 03:49 PM   #8
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Default 100 lbs per crossbar, 200 lbs total, counting crossbars weight, .... you're begging for damage

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Old 07-24-2007, 08:45 PM   #9
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