Weight distribution is the key.
Roof weight limit jeep cherokee.
It delivers industry leading load ratings 150kg 330lbs dynamic 600kg 1 322lbs static in an extremely light weight and low profile design.
Refer to rooftop tent and rack.
When parked the additional weight of humans and gear in a rooftop tent can be much higher.
The 165 pound weight limit is very common and applies to a moving load.
I don t it could handle more but it is to cover their butts if something happens.
250 lbs should be fine on the roof but not necessarily on the roof rack.
Always be aware of weight limitations.
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So if you have a roof mounted cargo box that has a weight capacity of 150 lbs roof rack crossbars that are rated at 200 lbs and these are on a roof rated at 100 lbs then you cannot load more than 100 lbs.
I would have to look to make sure but in the 2008 manual i believe it says it has a 250 pound weight limit.
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The rack has bolts anchoring it and the weight on the rack to the roof of the car so the stress test is 150 lbs on those anchoring points built into the rails.