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Old Sep 7, 2021 | 07:34 PM
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So, I've always been a fan door roof racks/cargo carriers. They look great! Especially in smaller cars like ours with less space, why not right?
SO WHY CAN'T I FIND ONE THAT FITS OURS!?!?!?
Yeah they're like $400-$600 bucks but I'd rather pay that than have to get something delivered days later when I could take it that same day.
Any ideas?
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Old Sep 7, 2021 | 09:52 PM
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Thule or Yakima should have what works for our cars. I used to be a roof rack guy when I was into cycling but honestly don't know what works on our cars. All I know is the suction cup stuff is what the bike people are using now but the cargo box takes it to another level.
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Old Sep 8, 2021 | 10:49 AM
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My reaction is that I don't' think that you will find a roof rack on the market speced to the RC.
Between the sunroof of an RC and the rear window, there is not much roof to attach a roof rack to. Even without a sunroof (how can anyone live without a sunroof to open?) there is not any flat space on the gently curved roof. Just ask any rear seat passenger about that.
The sunroof of an RC opens by sliding up above the roof behind it, and not straight back under the roof as in most of the larger cars.
The RC is not a car designed for hauling stuff around, even on its roof. Maybe you should look into an RX, which comes with interior space as standard equipment, and a pretty flat roof.
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Old Sep 9, 2021 | 01:42 AM
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Hi
I also prefer to go to car dealerships in person and buy the equipment I want. Because in-person shopping can compare the quality of goods and price.
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Old Sep 10, 2021 | 08:49 AM
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iranmedopi: Good policy, but I don't recall ever seeing a roof rack in the options section of the RC brochure.
My guess is that there is no such thing.
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