how does this roof rack attach to a car? Do straps go though the car or do they attach like a regular rack?
389641
Straps go through the car. Of course, make sure you do that with the doors open, and not through an open window. ;-) Keep in mind your head height as well. If you already have only a little extra head room, this may end up touching your head. And it'll make vibration noise inside as well from the outside portions vibrating in the wind. If neither of that will bother you, then it'll be fine.
389642
Hey rudie. They go thru the windows on the inside then fasten in the outside. I love the rack. Great choice instead of fixed racks.
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.
203093
It's attached by a tether. It clips onto the back seat (in an SUV). Not sure how it works in a car.
320544
There is no Ski attachement as far as I can remember. The rack is an inflatable rack level across the entire car and you need to loop straps through on either side across the entire car.
188845
You have to have something to secure the straps to, so I think it does need a roof rack. I'm not sure where else you would tie it down without the rack.
1879141
No. I just wrapped the straps inside the car (open the doors when you attach it to the roof) and it held fine. Just make sure to pack it heavy. The weight of the items in the bag help it not slip, as well as the straps being held by the closed doors of the vehicle.
1346363
Yeah. It'll work. Bought this rack and put it on a similar suv that had a small spoiler above rear window and it works well without the straps rubbing on the spoiler or anything. I was worried that the clips to secure the top of the rack wouldn't seat into the top of the rear door jamb because of the spoiler but the rack came with adapters that allow you to connect the straps to the rear of your roof rack.
599870
Yes, this is designed to attach to your roof rack. I attached it to the roof rack of a Subaru Outback and worked perfectly.
1689030
The only place it touches the car is at the top of the spare tire. You can then tie the straps anywhere. Not sure if that helps.
530159
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.
709893
it's a universal rack that will attach to any roof that has cross bars. You will need to get cross bars that fit your jeep, if you don't already have them. This is the smaller size rack so it will fit no problem...the bigger one will probably fit your jeep as well
612067
My car has no roof rack, and the pack works. It has straps that loop inside the car (basically a loop around the roof, through the door openings).The pack can hold a lot off mass, so I would be wary of a temporary roof rack unless it is attached really well.
695953
I did you a roof rack along with the sheet I purchased to keep it from slipping. The straps they included are pretty useless - I used bungie cords to strap it down. I also put the contents in plastic garbage bags to keep them dry if it rained. It did rain and because of the bags, everything inside remained dry.
1452238
The Roof Rack Crossbars are attached to the vehicle by inserting them into the factory slots on the roof and sliding them forward, and then locking them in place.
1419989
OK You see how there are (6) straps? Those ones that go near the taillights are going to fall out. I wouldn't chance it. Remember it's just tension and weight holding everything secure. The rack works. I still use mine to this day. I just wouldn't open the trunk with it on. At least they do on my Toyota Yaris. It may very well be cause of the design too.
2121724
I have used the bag twice, from Colorado to Connecticut and back from Connecticut to Colorado. I used the bags on my Toyota Corolla. Definitely no roof rack (too expensive). The straps are supposed to cross over and lock. I (both times) didn't cross the straps. I am only 5'5". so headroom was no issue. There is plenty of strap length so there should not be any issue for the Camry. The bag come with a "pad" so it can go directly to the roof. I hope this is helpful.
262907
It mounts with straps that go around existing rails (factory roof rails). You will not need to buy or use any additional items for this product. It's also very stable and holds snug without wind flap. Other models I have seen/heard about have wind issues, not this one, it is very solid and heavy duty.