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Honda CR-V Roof Rack Questions

34 messages,  Last post on Nov 09, 2009 at 7:10 PM

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roof rack by stevegio
Feb 26, 2008 (12:47 am)
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no, i am not kidding. the higher ground clearance (than a subaru lets say) and shorter / narrower wheelbase (as opposed to a bigger suv or van) makes it more prone to rollover - albeit as was pointed out you would have to take a turn pretty fast to rollover but it is possible on these cars.
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Roof Rack by pinibo
Feb 26, 2008 (2:24 pm)
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"A roofrack with load will indeed raise the center of gravity and make the vehicle more prone to tipping."
 
If the roof rack is loaded to the point of having the cross bars bending, I might buy this, but that "...a roof rack raises the center of gravity and makes it (more) prone to tipping... ", I kind of doubt it very much and dealers would not install. My .02¢
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Re: Roof Rack [pinibo] by stevegio
Feb 26, 2008 (9:28 am)
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Replying to: pinibo (Feb 26, 2008 2:24 pm)

funny - they warn against it in my owners manual
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Re: Roof Rack [stevegio] by pinibo
Feb 26, 2008 (2:32 pm)
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Replying to: stevegio (Feb 26, 2008 9:28 am)

stevegio, are you saying that they warn against installing a roof rack?
 
Some people install or have it installed by he dealer for the looks alone. I love the look of it and would personally never carry anything on it. And it is an available accessory by Honda. )
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Re: Roof Rack [pinibo] by stevegio
Feb 27, 2008 (2:28 pm)
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Replying to: pinibo (Feb 26, 2008 2:32 pm)

the warning is "when using the roof rack you are more prone to tipping"
can get you the page # if you want.
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Re: Roof Rack [stevegio] by pinibo
Feb 27, 2008 (4:15 pm)
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Replying to: stevegio (Feb 27, 2008 2:28 pm)

"when using the roof rack..."
 
So, I assume it is safe to add a roof rack and not use it, right? )
 
All in good jest, stevegio. No disrespect meant.
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Re: roof rack on '07/'08 CR-V LX ?? [tidester] by stevedebi
Feb 29, 2008 (11:33 am)
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Replying to: tidester (Feb 25, 2008 9:08 pm)

"A typical load of about 160 lbs will raise the center of gravity by about 1.5 inches which means that instead of rolling over at a tilt of 40° you'll roll at 39.85°. Personally, I wouldn't be too concerned. "
 
What is the weight limit for the Gen 3? I seem to recall that Honda allowed only around 75 lbs on the roof rack for the Gen 2.
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Re: roof rack on '07/'08 CR-V LX ?? [expatcanuck] by droy224
Mar 22, 2008 (11:55 am)
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Replying to: expatcanuck (Dec 26, 2007 6:47 am)

I purchased an aftermarket roof rack online (eBay, I think) made for the CR-V. It was about $135, and you can get a Honda one at hondapartsdeals.com for about $205. It was VERY easy to install. I have the Yakima kayak attachments for it. You have to also buy the Yakima universal mounts/clips to make any of their parts work, though.
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Roof rack by libertybell75
Jan 05, 2009 (6:52 am)
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We just installed a Honda roof rack on our CRV for a trip to Florida. How do you use this thing. No side rails. Cross rails do not move and how do you tie things without them sliding off the sides? It looks like they make it so you must buy the basket for $700.. Talked to the dealer - no help they don't know either. Thanks
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Roof rack installation by markk1
Nov 09, 2009 (7:10 pm)
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I am purchasing a new CRV and would like a roof rack, probably the Honda one. Is it easy to install or do I need the dealer to install it? I plan on using it for skis only. Will it be easy to uninstall and reinstall each year? I read something about needing to remove the paint covering the threads. is that a one time activity?

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