Reduce the stability of the vehicle
For a 1999 Suburban (so likely also applies to 94-98 models as well) the max load on the roof rack is 200#.
The 2005 Ford focus waken, roof rack has a weight rating of 450 pounds. The manufacturer recommends that you never exceed 450 pounds.
You can purchase a roof rack tent at your local sears store.
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In 1983 the roof collapsed from heavy snow load.
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The entire rack is screwed into the roof of the SUV, up from the SUV roof into the rack. However, if you want to remove the 2 cross-bars, pop off the black plastic "half-cones" at the front of rack, and then the bars can be removed.
Carrying heavy items can indeed cause an increase in a car's center of gravity. This is particularly true for SUVs, which typically have a higher center of gravity to begin with. To keep the center of gravity as low as possible, load heavy items as low in the chassis as possible, and towards the center of the vehicle. Heavy items should never be carried on a roof or luggage rack.
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According to page 126 of the Owner Guide ( do not exceed 200 pounds if the weight is sitting on the roof rack cross bars ) and ( do not exceed 150 pounds if the weight is contacting the roof )
Live load Both are the same Live load is all the live loads which can be consider as variable load. Roof live load This is limited to few categories. man who climbed on to the roof can be consider as roof live load.
A roof rack for a cheap price can be found online at the Thule website. Be sure to get the locks so that your rack cannot be stolen from the top of your car.