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34 messages, Last post on Oct 30, 2009 at 2:46 PM
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I am looking at a 2002 Rav4 and noticed the back roof rack is lower than the front due to the slope of the roof. I don't think this would be very good for wind resistance when carrying a large canoe. Does anyone carry a canoe on a 2002 Rav4 or have a solution to the problem?
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Replying to: 4ravman (Jul 01, 2006 5:07 am) You could also look at some aftermarket racks (yakima.com or thule.com) - you may be able to mix and match towers and put shorter towers up front.
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Replying to: steve_ (Jul 21, 2006 1:08 pm) I would also like to know what the weight limit is on the roof rack. My understanding is that it is only 75lbs. Is this true? For me, I need to carry a cargo box, which empty weighs 50lbs. A factory rack with a 75lb limit is completely worthless. Aftermarket racks (Thule or Yakima) can support about 125lbs. If factor rack is standard in the Rav, then Toyota has just lost a sale.
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Replying to: dmendel (Oct 25, 2006 5:16 pm)
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Replying to: jimd4 (Oct 25, 2006 5:25 pm) Wouldn't be an issue if it was more than just cosmetic (i.e., if it actually could hold more than 75lbs). Still looking for an answer to that question.
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Replying to: dmendel (Oct 25, 2006 6:50 pm) What do you carry up top anyway? |
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Replying to: steve_ (Oct 25, 2006 6:56 pm) The box is used in the summer for weekend trips to the family cottage to haul mostly luggage -- backpacks, duffle bags, small suitcases -- that sort of thing. I need the space up top because the rest of the car is filled with two adults, two kids in carseats, a dog, some additional bags and a couple coolers full of food for the weekend. |
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Replying to: dmendel (Oct 28, 2006 9:19 pm) Someone may have figured out a way to kludge a different clip to fit the RAV4 and hold the Yak/Thule towers on that way, but that's a dicey solution. Overloading the factory rack isn't a good option either. I suppose you could sell your box and use the proceeds for a hitch mounted carrier but that would block access to the rear. I rue the day that car manufacturers went to internal rain gutters.  If you don't mind drilling holes in your new SUV, you could bolt on some brackets to hold towers (link). I did something similar to my old Tercel (link), but I drive them forever and don't worry much about resale value. 
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I'm wondering if anyone has found a way to remove the rack crossbars without having to take the whole luggage rack off. Seems to me like you could reduce wind noise and drag, reduce weight slightly and therefore increase MPG if you could take the crossbars out. I only need these in the Winter when I put the ski racks on. 
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Replying to: grungebob (Aug 04, 2007 12:17 pm)
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