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#65 of 86 Re: Roof cargo box recommendations? [jcpharm] by nuzy Jul 28, 2009 (11:44 am)
Replying to: jcpharm (Jul 23, 2009 12:42 pm) I don't think you need to worry about that. They strap down pretty tight.   I have a soft top carrier and the biggest issue I have with it is that if you are taking a trip and need to stay overnight at a hotel, they are easily broken into with a utility knife. You can, of course, unload the whole thing, but that takes time. Outside of that though, I like all the advantages mentioned above.
#66 of 86 Re: trailer hitch with bike rack [investigator1] by mindleftnumb Jul 30, 2009 (12:16 pm)
Replying to: investigator1 (Aug 09, 2008 10:14 am) "Do you know what I would need to carry two kids' bikes (16" wheel size, I think) -- should I get the tow hitch installed when choosing options? Thanks! "   I'm very interested in recommendations for this as well.... Replies to this message: ceric (Jul 30, 2009 3:26 pm) imamg (Aug 04, 2009 4:18 pm) ceric (Aug 04, 2009 5:22 pm)
#67 of 86 Re: trailer hitch with bike rack [mindleftnumb] by ceric Jul 30, 2009 (3:26 pm)
Replying to: mindleftnumb (Jul 30, 2009 12:16 pm) The factory hitch has 2 1/4" opening. After-market hitches have 3" opening. Most bike racks come with adapters for 2 1/4->3 or vice versa. Factory hitch only comes with TOW package (unless you ask dealer to order the part and install it at dealers). The factory hitch is more expensive (~$200). However, aftermarket hitches can be had for $150 shipped. Installation only takes about 30 minutes with torque wrench.   The factory hitch is better integrated within the bumper. Aftermarket one sits below the bumper.   To carry bikes only, you definitely don't need the TOW package. Replies to this message: imamg (Aug 04, 2009 4:18 pm) ceric (Aug 04, 2009 5:22 pm)
#68 of 86 Re: Roof cargo box recommendations? [jcpharm] by imamg Aug 04, 2009 (4:16 pm)
Replying to: jcpharm (Jul 23, 2009 12:42 pm) I have a soft case I use for our Cx9... they work great. once you strap things down tightly... they don't move.
#69 of 86 Re: trailer hitch with bike rack [ceric] by imamg Aug 04, 2009 (4:18 pm)
Replying to: ceric (Jul 30, 2009 3:26 pm) The factory is actually an 1 1/4, with the next size up being 2 inches. Replies to this message: ceric (Aug 04, 2009 5:22 pm)
#70 of 86 Re: Yakima options w/ factory roof rack [vikefan7] by imamg Aug 04, 2009 (4:21 pm)
Replying to: vikefan7 (Mar 06, 2009 8:12 pm) Low riders do indeed work... I used the original cross tops on mine that I kept from our MPV. If you already have the side rails... and previous yakima accessories... then for sure go for the low rider towers. Replies to this message: legacygt (Sep 13, 2009 6:11 pm) imamg (Oct 12, 2009 4:39 pm)
#71 of 86 Re: trailer hitch with bike rack [imamg] by ceric Aug 04, 2009 (5:22 pm)
Replying to: imamg (Aug 04, 2009 4:18 pm) I stand corrected. 1 1/4" and 2".
#72 of 86 Australian Roof Rack by maltb Aug 05, 2009 (2:15 pm)
Has anyone seen these? They are similar to the CX-7 as they have fixed mounting for use without the rails. I happen to have a set I no longer need.
#73 of 86 Re: Yakima options w/ factory roof rack [imamg] by legacygt Sep 13, 2009 (6:11 pm)
Replying to: imamg (Aug 04, 2009 4:21 pm) I can report that Yakima EZRiders do not work with the CX-9 factory roof rails. They do not seem to open wide enough to grab around the bottom of the rail. I was able to get them to grab inside the slot in the rail but I'm not sure the rail is strong enough on the inside of the slot to make this safe. Replies to this message: imamg (Oct 12, 2009 4:39 pm)
#74 of 86 Re: Yakima options w/ factory roof rack [legacygt] by imamg Oct 12, 2009 (4:39 pm)
Replying to: legacygt (Sep 13, 2009 6:11 pm) Here's what I know... The ones we used on our MPV from before... work on our CX9... I know too that I did have to take the claw all the way off the mount it onto the rack/rails... it's not the most convenient way but... it does work... we used the 58inch bars from before with the setup. Yakima does not list it (we're a Yakima dealer also). ">

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