Has anyone tried to put this on a car without a roof rack? I know it's not designed for that... but i have one of these and want to know how if at all possible.
651925
Suppose you can but I would use ratchet straps to secure it to the rack.Two across and one front to back.
651926
There is no reason you couldn't but would also use ratchet straps(larger ones than you think since G-force around curves and starting/stopping could be hazardous) on the sides and also front an back.
2214159
It should be fine. I have a roof rack, but a roof rack isn't necessary as you can secure it through your door/window. If I were you and didn't have a roof rack, I would just buy a mat/pad to protect your roof from rubbing with the pack at higher speeds.
474837
Hey Deb. My car is also two doors, and windows in rear passenger seats do not open. So I have just the one opening to run the racks through. And I have a glass roof too which I was concerned about. I have carried a single and a tandem kayak. You do have to pull the racks and cinch them tightly. I noticed that the metal part of my roof was not very firm. The glass part was fine but the weight was not too heavy. So my experience with one door opening and a glass roof was fine. They didn't make roof racks for my Fiat and these really worked well for little $$ too!
1107417
all comments are correct. It is a tough little thing. So folding isn't part of that. The big boom comes off. Do a search for WeeHoo roof rack. There is a guy that recorded a video on how he made a roof rack work. I might do the same. mostly we have just rode it around our house. So I haven't worked on that yet.
1542247
Please be safe and get the crossbars! You can get them from a junkyard if you have to. We tried a rooftop carrier once without crossbars and made it about 850 miles when the carrier flew off the top of the car onto the interstate! We were so lucky it didn't hit another car or cause a crash. Don't take the chance.
1684189
I have moved many things without a roof rack and would say you should be able to as long as you have something to secure the ratchet inside the car. I've secured them to those little handles inside the car and they've held fine.
1684187
Well....you could. You would have to run the strap around the roof/through the car to hold it down. I would invest in a roof rack if you plan on doing this
689992
I have a PONTIAC vibe. It has a roof antenna. The board rests on it with no issue. If your concerned get a foam block to put next to it to take the weight.
2251740
Not sure the answer sent from my iphone went out so will answer again on my laptop. You must already have the two bars running thelength of your car roof, from front to back, to attach the roof rack. My Honda CRV came with them factory installed so I could easily add the rack. It's a great rack. Very solid.
347400
I looked at some pictures of your car and the only problem might be that there are no roof racks. There have to be racks running front to back to attach the rails to. If there is an option for this or aftermarket product you can purchase, you will need to do so. But if the racks run side to side (like on my 2008 Subaru STi) then you won't need the Malone racks as you can attach whatever you are carrying directly to the aftermarket (or whatever) racks. Hope this helps.
2051938
Yes, only problem I have is that the roof doesn't hold up to snow...it sags and snow accumulates and then drips when it melts. I'm trying to devise a way to make it stronger. Any ideas?
2280493
Dear Linsey, good day to you. To answer your question I don't see any problem. This roof rack system is great, I use it all the time simple to use. The bags are very sturdy and the best part is that they are portable. if you buy them and are not sure how to use them I'd be more than happy to lend my advice &#128513;daoudtbalewa@gmail.com
1341349
I doubt it. I've got it on a subaru impreza hatchback and it takes up most of the roof. If you want to reply with an email address i can send you a few pics of the rack installed. .
2123363
I have both a Thule and a Yakama rack on two different cars and put the Roof box on either. On my last SUV I was able to put this Box on the Factory bars.Hope this helps.
1879139
No, you don't need racks for this. Our vehicle has racks on it, but there are straps and hooks to secure the Roofbag to your vehicle if it doesn't have racks.
1529658
I wouldn't. I bought this thing 3 weeks ago and strapped it to the roof of my 2013 Subaru Outback, which has a roof rack that supposedly makes the strapping more secure. The thing tore off the car at 65 mph on route 80 near scranton, PA, and was promptly run over by an 18 wheeler. I recommend that you look for a device with a hard case--PepBoys sells some very good stuff along those lines at reasonable prices.
1981106
How or where do you put these iin a car? I heard someone say the car windows?? Can anyone please elaborate a liitle more on this topic? thanks:)