Can this rack be mounted directly to the cross members of an SUV's roof rack?
1242447
Yes, I mounted mine directly to the existing cross bars on my SUV. Keep in mind you might need to get some additional hardware. Yakima sells a seperat mount kit if the cross bars are over a certain diamiter.
1242448
The Highroller is compatable with round or square crossbars. So if your SUV has round or square bars, which not likely, the HighRoller will work. Otherwise, you will need adapters. The Frontloader is comparable with round, square, zero and whisper bars without any adapters. I have both mounts. Only the Frontloader works with the aero shape of the crossbars on my SUV.
1242449
It depends on the shape of your racks, if they are round yes if not you will need an universal adapter
1242450
I am pretty sure Yakima or Thule make plastic mount kits to adapt their products to SUV cross bars. My Yakima is still working great. If there is any downside I can think of, I would say that the rack is a little heavy, but since it is so robust, I can't complain about that.
1057056
Yes, this basket is more designed for roof bars that go from driver to passenger side rather that bars that run from front to rear anyways. I used the basket on a Volkswagen Golf that had a thule rack but otherwise would have had a bare roof
365515
No it should be fine without attaching the straps to horizontal crossbars. In my own experience I have crossbars so I did attach it to them. However, it fits very securely to the sidebars on my luggage rack. I really have had a great experience with this car top carrier. Good luck.
699201
As long as you are mounting the assembly on the face of the ceiling joist or truss it can be bolted directly to it. Only when you are going perpendicular to the joist do you need the cross piece.
211005
I used mine on my Toyota Sienna which had the rack and two cross bars. We spaced the cross bars just enough so the carrier would fit just inside and laid it directly onto the roof surface. The clips attached to all four sides of the rails/racks. Unfortunately, we returned it as it didn't even make it the whole trip. We used ours in the summer and the zipper tabs completely broke even though we had them locked together.
889024
I don't have a Rav 4 to answer with certainty (I bought the racks, but don't work for the company) but the racks seem to attach to vehicle cross bars that are 3 inches wide or less. The racks have an extra deep notch to mount on square or round cross bars about 1.5 inches or less wide. An important note, your vehicle rack must have cross bars on your rack, bars that go left to right from the driver's side to the passenger side that connect the main roof rack on the car that runs front to back. I don't think the rack will attach to just the side rails (the ones that go back to front), they just attach to the cross bars between the side rails. I don't have a Rav 4 to answer with certainty (I bought the racks, but don't work for the company) but the racks seem to attach to vehicle cross bars that are 3 inches wide or less. The racks have an extra deep notch to mount on square or round cross bars about 1.5 inches or less wide. An important note, your vehicle rack must have cross bars on your rack, bars that go left to right from the driver's side to the passenger side that connect the main roof rack on the car that runs front to back. I don't think the rack will attach to just the side rails (the ones that go back to front), they... » Read More I don't have a Rav 4 to answer with certainty (I bought the racks, but don't work for the company) but the racks seem to attach to vehicle cross bars that are 3 inches wide or less. The racks have an extra deep notch to mount on square or round cross bars about 1.5 inches or less wide. An important note, your vehicle rack must have cross bars on your rack, bars that go left to right from the driver's side to the passenger side that connect the main roof rack on the car that runs front to back. I don't think the rack will attach to just the side rails (the ones that go back to front), they just attach to the cross bars between the side rails. « Show Less
808942
Car came with roof rack but without cross bars. My guess is that it's a dealer only item and you probably want thenm to install it also.
1916574
This rack will attach to any square cross bars (standard - 1 inch by inch or less). I had to buy the adapter kit because I have aerocross bars from Thule that are oblong.
1913341
Yes. The sports rack can fit adjustable cross bars or permanently mounted crossbars. A great product, holds a ton of stuff.
2105535
Hello,no it can not. The bike does lock to the bike rack, but the bike rack does not lock to the car roof racks.Hope this helps.
1924153
It will work extremely well on a side and cross rack. Just make sure that the cross racks on your vehicle can spread to a 21.5 inch on center of the cross rack.
679004
Yes, but make sure to tighten the side hex bolts before you tighten the top bolts on the crossbars. This makes it easier to get them centered. It will also ensure a more snug fit on the rails.
60152
Hi George, this product is designed for vehicles with a naked roof only. To find a crossbar solution for your vehicle, please visit the Thule buyers guide to see all the options we have available. Thanks!
1502502
Not at the same time. You can only do two crossovers (Front and Rear) !!! OR !!!!! two side rail boxes (Left and Right) The rack mounting brackets have drilled and tapped threads in them.
911177
only IF it has a roof that will support it, you must drill thru roof to mount rack
809568
It comes as a set of two racks. One in the front and one in the back so one purchase will suffice. I however, was unable to mount mine to my SUV because the factory roof racks are too large in diameter for them to attach. There may be a different adapter I could use but I haven't put forth the effort. It's still sitting in my garage unused. And I only live 3 hours from the Alps.
2280186
The rack goes through the tire and does not come in contact with the circumference/ rubber of the tire. I see no reason why it should not functional even with the flat tire mounted.