Do I need roof racks/ bars on my car to use this?
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Yes. You will need cross bars to mount the wings. They are wonderful! It has been much easier for us to load and tie our kayaks down on our Subaru Outback with these wings! Joyce
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Yes. The description also mentions the clearance you will need to attach to bars. Make sure to measure. Ex: we have factory crossbars on our CRV and we have 2 sets and very little clearance to attach bolts. But they work!
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Yes. You will need cross bars to mount the wings. They are wonderful! It has been much easier for us to load and tie our kayaks down on our Subaru Outback with these wings!Joyce
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I don't know for sure, but your cars roof bars probably has a limit less than these are rated for. I carry kayaks and snowboards on mine. Works great for that, hope that helps.
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should be sufficient. But I like to be on safe side, so used 2 additional straps, running North/South in addition to East/West. This, of course, was using a roof rack.
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No. You'll need to purchase the cross bars being careful to position the front bar where it won't interfere with the moon roof operation. specifically the rear tilt position.
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I don't know about particular cars, but this is what I did before I purchased these racks (which have so far been awesome): - Measure the width of the roof of your car. Do this in the two places you expect to place the individual cross bars. My car roof (Volvo V50) is slightly tapered near the rear; not sure if this is universally true though. - Correlate this rough measurement with the appropriate model of SportRacks. There is a size chart somewhere detailing how far the bars expand. Pick a size that will accommodate your car roof (if in doubt, overestimate the width of your roof so the bars aren't too small; they can always be cut). - The measurements you take don't need to be precise. If the size of your roof is in-between or on the cusp of two rack lengths, go with the larger option. As to the mounting mechanisms, they are very adjustable to fit a variety of doors. I messed with mine for about 15min before getting a stable fit and then mimicked that setting on the remaining three mounts. It wasn't difficult at all. So far, so good with these bars, and I've done a ton of highway driving here in Alaska with a roofbox mounted on them (against the advice of SportRack!).
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Roof rails are already on car. There are plastic screws in the rails in locations where you might want to mount cross bars. Simply remove the plastic screws in location you want the bar and place cross bar and secure with included hardware. It's pretty easy to do but you will need a ladder.
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You will need the following items:Fit Hooks (these are vehicle make/model/year specific, so be sure to get the correct ones!)Roof Rack stays (this item)Crossbars setFairing (optional; reduces wind noise)If you are unsure of which ones to get, check the fit guide on Inno's site to get the exact models for your vehicle.
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I'm no expert but I agree with you. This bag should sit flat on your roof and just use the rack to secure it. This does include straps to secure using your doors. I believe they even make a smaller size bag that may fit your vehicle better.
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I didn't have a roof rack on my car, it was necessary to put the straps through the windows. The directions stated if I had a roof rack it wouldn't be necessary put them through the window? As for the cubic feet not sure?
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no mounting bar. I did not need the bar, just mounted on the roof supports. and to the frame under seat.
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I'm sorry Jennifer, i have only bought the roof rack. I don't have the crossbars.
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Good day, Civics typically have a naked roof with no rails for this to attach to installed at the factory. We recommend using the Buyer's Guide to see what will be required and what is compatible for your application. Thanks!
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You will need Thule load bars and the mounts for your car. Thule seems to have these for every make and model. If Amazon does not offer the mounts, there are vendors that specialize in Thule on the web. Happy paddling
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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.
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You need a roof rack or the rails for one. If you do then the nylon straps loop around and tighten by a simple pull of the straps through the buckles.
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I purchased these for a Rover. I would get tape measurer and hold it on the roof of the car. You want the bar as long as possible as long as it dose not obstruct getting in & out of the car by hitting your head
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You do need a place on top of the vehicle where you can attach the hooks of the tent. I don't have a full luggage rack, but do have roof bars that worked fine to hold the hooks in place. Without those bars it may be challenge finding a place for the hooks to hold.