Be sure to bring your outdoor toys on all.
Roof rack weight.
Weight distribution and mounting points.
Tie down attachment points.
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.
Capacity and limitations you might be surprised that most modern sedans wagons suv and crossovers only have a roof capacity of 165 pounds.
There is a vast difference in quality between roof racks on 4wd s.
Always be aware of weight limitations.
What should you look for in a roof rack.
The maximum capacity of your roof rack system will be dependent on the lowest rated part of the system.