Cheapest Ebay Roof rack I could buy- Is it any good?

I bought the cheapest roof rack that mounts to the door frame. You'll want to watch my video to see how to install it as the instructions stink.
Here is the link to the roof rack
www.ebay.ca/itm/Universal-Car...

[@jackbits6397]

Super helpful, I bought a very similar one and starred at it for a week. Watched this video and had it on in 25 minutes.

[@popupwellness1933]

Thanks. I turned to your video today when I was trying to assemble my rack. I now feel 10x more confident in what I’m doing and validated in terms of how bad the instructions are. Thanks for posting!

[@LadybugAdventures]

Glad to help. I hope this could help some people! It works so well as a rack. I'll just double check the cross bar bolts every now and then.

[@paularzadon1449]

This video helped a lot, thanx man for uploading and sharing how to install it. Appreciate much. Keep up the good work.👍

[@jez5855]

Thank you for biting the bullet first for all of us.. I've been considering these cheap ebay roof racks for my old Acura RDX to avoid paying an arm and leg for the higher end ones. You're the man!

[@LadybugAdventures]

Awesome. It definitely feels like a risk when you're buying something from eBay! It doesn't always pay off but this time it definitely did!

[@iitallia]

Thank you for this video, you saved me a ton of time trying to figure out which orientation to put things. Really appreciate it !

[@lifestyleofdandelion51]

Thanks. I just found one still in the box for $25 at a local store. Your video helped.

[@unmasteredEP]

Thank for going through the hassle brother, you did humanity a huge favor making this video!

[@LadybugAdventures]

Haha. Thank you!

[@davidredhead7066]

thank you so much for the clarity and the simple illustration made life a lot less complicated

[@LadybugAdventures]

Great. Glad to help in any way

[@Snowburnt]

Great Video. It was my directions instead of the ones that came with mine. Thank you!

[@xtrongarage9666]

Thank you very much for making this video you save me wasting my time and money on something that wasn't very good quality. Terrific video.👍

[@BrandoCommando1986]

Thank you very much. Expecting this rack today. Your video will be very helpful. 🙌🏻

[@Alpha-ll2qr]

This video was extremely helpful. Thank you so much for your time and help! I have the same roof rack

[@LadybugAdventures]

Great, glad to hear that this was able to help.

[@reydiaz2968]

Thanks bro for you video…I just got mine and o did it because of you and love my roof rack…bless brother

[@MrLeo92335]

Thanks for the video, it helped me understand the dynamics of it because I had to modify it and make it 3 inches shorter, they're cheaper now about 60 bucks, thanks

[@colinharrington5303]

Seriously thank you so much I was pulling my hair out trying to figure this out on my own, mostly because when I bought it off eBay the name brand was literally hot girl. And I couldn't find any specific instructions online so you are literally a lifesaver keep up the good work Buddy

[@LadybugAdventures]

Hot girl! Hilarious. Glad to help.

[@mikala]

Crazy that I just received this rack from EBay. I was confused with some parts also. Thanks for the video, definitely helped.

[@staciehart5152]

Omgosh, THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH.🙏🙏🙏

[@colinharrington5303]

Just got the exact same one myself. It has me stumped for a little bit.

[@leannamontrees9616]

I'm so thankful for your video! I just couldn't tell by my instructions which direction the straps should face. I think I got my other side stuck by putting them on upside down. Also I didn't have trouble with my locks. They work perfect but I realized my lock can't be open all the way to press the lever to get the strap out. It has to be almost closed. (If that makes any sense)

[@LadybugAdventures]

Glad I could help! Really bad quality control.

[@dlangwell1]

Excellent video. Thank you for the insight. Saved me a lot of frustration.

[@LadybugAdventures]

Glad to help!

[@1622_SCALE_DIVISION]

Nice little review, looking at getting a set myself so that's helped 👍👍

[@heatncool]

You should sell this instruction video to the manufacturer! It's not all that hard after you watch the vid

[@LadybugAdventures]

Awesome. Yeah. Instructions general stink from these products. I should show them!

[@heatncool]

@@LadybugAdventures with all the products they sell they must have a headache lol. They don't have time for improvements. If they have 100 plus complaints on this issue on installment and you provide a remedy to fix those complaints by a video they can be licensed to put on their website, then your getting paid!

[@heatncool]

@@LadybugAdventures i bought plenty of services from fiverr.com advertising, brochures, websites, audio recording for my company. I'm sure. If they are smart they will use your skill in making them way more profit then the couple hundred they'd pay for your video.

[@Oleganator]

Thanks brother. This really helped with my installation, cause instructions are just horrible. Thank you

[@CountryGirlFarms]

Thanks for showing how to install this, I just bought one :)

[@homer30]

This video is such a big help!! thank you!!

[@LadybugAdventures]

Great!

[@michaellivingston2424]

I got to add you as a friend you make it in this rack together funny it’s stressful but you make it funny

[@cmpe43]

Roof racks remind me of Grandma and the roadtrip to Wallys World!

[@timjohsom3721]

Well I need one for my tsx to hold my skis 🎿

[@yigalgidasi5617]

Thank you for clear instructions

[@heatncool]

Best video! Saved me time and stress levels jaja

[@LadybugAdventures]

Glad it helped!

[@italatin18]

I really appreciate this, those instructions game me a headache by just looking at the images. Paid $55 for mine, can't really complain.

[@LadybugAdventures]

Awe man everyone is getting a better deal than me!

[@yystyyst1567]

Just installed this on my Fist pain in the ass a 30 min job took over an hour but I agree for the money and once it's on the car it functions and looks great.

[@albertc879]

You meant Fit as in Honda Fit? If it's, 43.3" works fine without any modification? I have a 2009 Honda Fit Sport and thinking getting this installed for camping trips. Thanks in advance.

[@Kurt_Outdoors]

good video! i am looking for super cheap rack for my car...this looks like it! Thanks!

[@LadybugAdventures]

Awesome!

[@iannyden9074]

Thanks, your video was helpful. You may have mentioned this, but if so I didn't catch it: If the straps won't properly engage the ratchet mechanism (that is they pull out with little or no resistance), disassemble the strap, flip it over, and reassemble.

[@mrgreyy5269]

lol exactly that what happened to me. The instruction doesn't even mention which side is which. I thought it already broken when it won't tighten up.

[@SWFBeachLife]

I wish I had read this one comment after watching the video. I had to figure this out myself!

[@johnchoice1371]

Thanks for that tip. I have the exactly the same model as in the video and I found the straps were pulling out.

[@noland4397]

Thanks for the video bro. Great help.

[@jerryallright77]

Installed. Good and sturdy for the price. The only thing I don't like is the wind noise and is annoying. Other than that is great item. This video helps heaps ! Thanks

[@LadybugAdventures]

Yes the wind noise you get used to. But it is very present. I tried to put some foam around the bars and it helped.

[@aldencruz4515]

Got the universal one too thanks for the video man

[@LadybugAdventures]

No problem. I'm still up and working. I haven't had any issues yet.

[@MrRoundthetwist]

I’m looking to buy this same set of racks.. will refer to this video for guidance when I install! Thanks!

[@LadybugAdventures]

Fantastic. Some people have been dissatisfied with this rack. Mine luckily still functions well.

[@sayyafsalehi3653]

Please don’t buy it is not good, I have one it’s not safe to drive with it coz it doesn’t seems to be locked

[@psychcowboy1]

Nice job. Getting set to install this now.

[@rickrangel6938]

Did you get it installed successfully and more importantly, are you happy with it?

[@psychcowboy1]

@@rickrangel6938 Seems solid. How do you loosen it?

[@redbandit1979]

Thanks man. I bought the same one. I was confused too

[@rickrangel6938]

Did you get it going and more importantly, are you happy with it?

[@richmond__98]

You definitely get what you pay for😂 but it did the job I needed it to do I guess. I also struggled with installation but it's pretty sturdy, stood on top of my car on the racks with no problem. Your video was a lifesaver.

[@brianwilli2002]

no issues with rusting or loosening ? did your door close all the way?

[@G35Jeesh]

I can shake it and it moves my whole car. Its definitely solid once installed. But don't expect to take it back off imo after its been sitting for a few months lol. 1 time use IMO. 6 months going strong.

[@ssinseeme]

Thanks. Appreciated it. Made the installation go quickly

[@dalegroenewaldt2471]

Dad joke killed me dude, still hurts😂. Nice video i bought these

[@jackbquick123]

I have questions lol great video by the way. The feet that sit in the gutters, do they have to be precise and from what points do you measure to find out what size to get. Thanks again for all the info

[@johnchoice1371]

I have exactly the same one which I bought recently. One important point is to make sure you assemble each end clip the right way around into the slot on the end of the ratchet piece. It is easy to make a mistake and get it the wrong way round. Also, make sure you get the key all the way into the lock, with its irregular side face up. To open the lock, turn a quarter turn anticlockwise. To close, turn a quarter turn clockwise For the money, these are about the best value you can get, but the instruction leaflet could be better.

[@exile9237]

Could these racks be used for bikes?

[@johnchoice1371]

@@exile9237 Not exactly. You would have to buy some bike mounts which clamp onto the wheels and frame.

[@exile9237]

@@johnchoice1371 I see but the bike mounts should clamp to these racks right?

[@johnchoice1371]

@@exile9237 That's right. Look up roof mounted bike racks. You need to have the roof bars in order to use them.

[@sleamhnan]

Great video. Couldn't have done it without your video. But you should me more accepting of the challenges in putting anything together. Also I have a Toyota Corolla and I had to trim the strap covering because my car is so small. But it is a great rack. Will serve me well.

[@LadybugAdventures]

Glad it's working for you. I've heard people returning them because it won't work for them

[@donnyburns486]

Had these last summer for my 10 ft kayak. They performed beautifully. Just gotta remember to push the part clinging to your doorframe in every so often. Anything other than a recreational kayak or paddle board, you’re gonna need a higher end rack.

[@jeremiahbradeanu0329]

@ Donny burns I have a 2004 vw Jetta. It’s about 43 in across my car top. Will these racks fit ?

[@G35Jeesh]

How do you think it would handle with a roof rack cage or whatever with the wind fairing? just for looks obviously. You think the solid 4 corner points would make it even better?

[@andrewlopez6225]

thank you! the ratcheting part I was stuck one

[@LadybugAdventures]

Great. No problem. I can't say I'm super confident on how strong it would be. But carrying my paddleboard on it has been fine so far. I'm thinking about getting a car top carrier. I'm going to put some pool noodles or something on it to cut down on the wind noise.

[@andrewlopez6225]

@@LadybugAdventures oh yeah definitely I'm not gonna be putting anything expensive on this. I'm gonna run it for awhile and see how my unit holds, if it does well I'm gonna buy a holder for a cheap bike then try it lol

[@LadybugAdventures]

Awesome

[@mr.angeryeyez9280]

Thanks I can finally put mine on my car

[@LadybugAdventures]

Awesome. Those key locks are terrible. Still working on mine and it's not leaking as I feared it might.

[@dwaynendwayne1]

Fantastic Quality

[@adamguthrie8522]

Got same one, different brand name but identical except the instruction sheet which was greatly simplified. Universal my butt. Neither of the two provided types of bracket came close to working. Now I have to return the bloody thing and I’m no better off because the canoe is still sitting in my Dad’s yard and no way to it to my car to move it away.

[@charlesdavenport6094]

I watched the video in Korean or Malay which helped immensely

[@czthor1]

Thanks for the video

[@heatncool]

Great video ! 😂

[@taffypride1983]

Looks like it would be an ideal rack for a Smart car, considering there is no officially supported rack

[@tomhirsch7884]

Like some other buyers, I could not get some of the ratchets to pull in the retainer straps. Also, when I tried to lock the one rack that did tighten, the strap popped loose when I turned the lever to lock it.

[@LadybugAdventures]

I've heard of similar issues. I suppose I got lucky. Mine is still working fine.

[@biglou1186]

Just installed it. Thank you

[@LadybugAdventures]

Awesome

[@TakuyaHikichi]

Still holding up OK today?

[@biglou1186]

@@TakuyaHikichi Yes absolutely. Just wrap the roof rack with Paracord to minimize wind noise. Besides that all good. Enjoy

[@Swenser]

Fitted OK on my 2006 camry. Gotta put steel ratchet straps right way up to ratchet. Let's see if one day they come flying off along with granny's wheelchair.

[@LadybugAdventures]

I've been traveling with my paddle board on top through really windy days and luckily everything's been good.

[@raphaelgutierrez4735]

Thank you!

[@LadybugAdventures]

No problem

[@nate5520]

When the cap is unlocked with the key, do you see anyway to disengage the bar from it like unscrewing bar or unclipping it so that I could possibly cut shorter and reassemble to make a shorter crossbar?

[@eduardobibiloni8881]

Did you ever found a way to do that. Ordered a set from ebay and they were too long. I'm planning on doing the same thing

[@vinay1919]

Thanks a lot dude...👍

[@bounty44x1]

Thank you for these, my kit was around 70 dollars the instructions were awful.

[@John_Ridley]

Thanks. Lots of bad review of this, but having watched your video I assume those are by not very handy people. Seems like an OK design. The only other ones I feel like I'd trust not to fly off the car are the ones with ratchet straps inside the car and that just seems way too clunky.

[@LadybugAdventures]

I definitely wouldn't give this a 5 out of 5 rating. It works for me but I've heard plenty of not so good reviews as well. It works for me so I'm happy with it so far. I've put the paddle board on and I plan to put a cargo box on at some point as well.

[@brickbuild872]

While adjusting I’ve got the clip too short but the ratchet bit won’t release so I can loosen it???

[@DrCoomer_1]

Insanely good value for what they are, I've bought the same racks for $45 AUD ($30ish USD) and it's perfect for loads of up to about 60kg, I've noticed anything beyond that though is definitely the load bearing limit and I wouldn't recommend trying to max out it's capacity. Cheers for the install tips, turned a headache of a job into a slightly annoying job.

[@LadybugAdventures]

Haha. Glad I could help in any way.

[@kameronterrell771]

Could we get a link for these that cheap?

[@stevros48]

I just bought them and i couldnt believe it said on the instructions do not drive over 80 km per hour

[@geofcapes2642]

Brilliant 😎

[@kanitdechkhum1690]

Hello there and thank you for your review . I just bought one of this for my 2000 Crv planing to carry Yakima box have you ever try carry any travel box up there and being in Texas it is 75 mph limit at some point do you think this would hold ? Thank you again

[@LadybugAdventures]

Unfortunately impossible to say either way. I’ve never put a travel box up there, just my paddle board. I think it would be okay as long as everything was tightened down properly.

[@unknownymous86]

You're a lifesaver! Thanks! Has this roofrack been tested with bikes yet?

[@LadybugAdventures]

No. I personally don't plan to put a bike up on it. I have trust issues.

[@MyspanaMJ]

I’ve created similar video for this cheap roof rack. My concern is the clamp on the door doesn’t seem strong enough.

[@user-sh6td3kb8x]

I am having trouble removing. Can you do a video for that

[@cdanielr]

Nice video! Very helpful! Are the roof racks still ok, or are they broken by now?

[@LadybugAdventures]

My rack is still working well! I carry my paddle board every week since the spring.

[@samfiadrangus9188]

Ah, that Spritzy Canadian sense of humour!

[@LadybugAdventures]

A lot of the best comedians are Canadian!

[@markbrigham6596]

I just had my rack delivered purchased from Ebay... $59.00 Same exact Rack! The price must have dropped recently there are many sellers for this price. These are great racks once you figure the bugs out1 thanks

[@LadybugAdventures]

Great price!

[@prymetyme1332]

Hi can you post the link where you bought yours off eBay for $59? Thank you.

[@nurseadrianern]

How’s the durability so far? Bit worried about that thin metal bearing the load. Did plastic boot last?

[@ris676]

Great video, how did you get your rubber piece to lay flat on the car? Mines it tilted at about a 35° angle and does not rest flat.

[@LadybugAdventures]

The foot piece should rotate unless it is on too tight

[@bostjanerjavec4146]

What I want to say is - this (the tested one) is actualy a very good roofrack. Many originals are worse.

[@niteblaster1]

Brilliant 😎 Mine doesn't ratchet it just makes the strap to go in and out 😱

[@LadybugAdventures]

THe black lever on the inside needs to be flipped a certain way. Hope that solves it.

[@Dillvn]

Anyone that lives up north definitely spray those locks and hinging mechanism. They are already cheap i doubt they make it through much harsh winter weather.

[@shanematt]

Any idea how to loosen them for reajustment?

[@KapnHook]

Thanks!

[@mikepizzolatto4605]

Hi your link isn’t working for the item what’s the name of it ? And is it still holding up good ? Thank you

[@MapleLeafs51]

I’m from Richmond hill, thinking of doing the same thing for my 08 matrix.

[@LadybugAdventures]

Hello fellow 905r. The locking mechanism is weird but if you fiddle with it it works and stays on the car. I've taken it on the highway quite a bit with no issues. I did take it off for the winter so that it doesn't get rusted in the components that I'm sure are super cheap. I also WD-40 the locking and latch mechanisms. The whistling and buffeting noises can be annoying but I've gotten used to it.

[@MapleLeafs51]

@@LadybugAdventures very good to know! I really appreciate the extra information I’m definitely going to grab these ones and be aware of everything you mentioned

[@saeedhossain6099]

hey, great job, is this on your CRV you've done maintenance videos? We have a 2014 and I put something similar on ours, worked great EXCEPT for when it rained, the under sill hooks pushes the gasket out and introduces a gap. the problem is that seal is the rain seal, the internal door seal is just for noise and maybe some air. We found that out the hard way when in a downpour my daughter and her car seat got soaked. If it weren't for the rain issues I would have kept the rack. Good luck and great video!

[@LadybugAdventures]

Hasn't rained yet but I've been afraid of that. I looked around all the seals and I thought that might be a problem. Maybe I'll spray some water on it today and check it out.

[@saeedhossain6099]

@@LadybugAdventures Rain only entered the cabin during a downpour on the highway, but there was wetness between the outer and inner door seals. That inner door seal is not a super right seal unfortunately. I had installed a SportRack branded kit, I did notice on the sill hooks were very thick on those; good for the paint not so much for the rain. Good luck!

[@TheDcrocks1]

You might be ratcheting too tightly. I literally just got done re-adjusting my hooks for the same reason. So when you over tighten the hooks, they also flare out right at the tips. Do it on your rack and see how the clip flares out. This is my second set of these in maybe 4 or 5 years. And i carry a 18ft long boat and i love them. So i ripped of the rubber guards off, because i know they will sit good and function well with out them, they will sit flusher Compared to when the protector was there. But its either or. Too tight or the rubber protector is too thick and pushes the door gasket away.

[@flwlessvictory9577]

How to adjust to get loose cuz one side over tighten and can't loosen it to adjust it to my car

[@austinz268]

I broke mine from pure rage of how shitty it was built , couldn’t get the metal tab to come back out no matter what I did so happy it didn’t make it to my car if it did I’d never be able to get it off

[@brent338]

So how noisy is it at speed, 35-60-70mph? Would a crank on the stereo drown it out easy? Thanks!

[@LadybugAdventures]

It's a pretty good drone. I might try to make a deflector.

[@Toucifer_Gangk]

To loosen it easily, lightly pull on the main ratcheting part. Then release the plastic lever on the inside.

[@charlesdavenport6094]

how do you get the mothers off? There's a lock, so the designer must have believed they could be easily stolen....anyone know any thieves who know the secret to undoing these things?

[@youtang]

@@charlesdavenport6094 if your lock won't turn easily, press down on the ratcheting lever then turn the key. If the straps won't release pull up and hold the ratchet lever then pull the strap release lever. I hope that helps.

[@ormonddude]

It Worked after I switched the Straps to a configuration that made no sense at all lol

[@rcwonders7908]

Nice video . I have the exact same roof rack and I lost the key , do you know what the key number is so I can order one .

[@kremlin10978]

The rack for my car is the same but it is a little bit bigger ...any solution

[@edmundojose3576]

Love this review. Would this rack work on a civic coupe (2 door) this only two hold a pair of snowboards. Thanks :)

[@LadybugAdventures]

I'm really not sure. Really comes down to the spacing of the bars. For something bigger like my paddle board or a bike on a two door the bars might be too close together. For snowboards it might work.

[@edmundojose3576]

@@LadybugAdventures thank you for this. :) I will look into it

[@johnerwinperia9175]

I bought mine before the winter and planning to install it on summer to prevent rust thanks your video helps me a lot. What clip do you think is best for my door frames Mazda Cx 9 2019

[@LadybugAdventures]

Honestly, no idea. It only comes with 2 types and I would think one of them would be suitable. I took the gamble and luckily it worked for me. You can check if the seller will accept returns.

[@HondaFamily88]

Great video! Thanks for posting this. Do the racks move once installed? Can you grab the load bars and rock your car back and forth?

[@LadybugAdventures]

Not great quality but yes they are quite sturdy. I'll be honest though I haven't put it to the test with something heavy or with a high center of gravity like a bicycle.

[@mikesimon785]

Hi,do you think a pair of ski will be ok? Highway driving for 300 miles ?

[@LadybugAdventures]

For sure. skis are so light.

[@mikesimon785]

@@LadybugAdventures thanks 👍

[@who8dapple]

Just placed my order on EBay for a similar generic branded unit for $53. Crossing my fingers that it’ll work like my OEM Subaru roof rack!

[@LadybugAdventures]

Don't expect that! This ain't gonna be anything like OEM. I still have one lock that only works when I insert it halfway.

[@who8dapple]

@@LadybugAdventures, am I expecting a bit much! 🤣 As long as my loaded car topper doesn’t go flying and take out a family of 8 in a mini van, I guess I should be good!

[@who8dapple]

Ladybug Adventures, my eBay order finally arrived! Frame feels solid, and quality is fair considering what I paid for it. The immediate con to this unit is that it smells as if it was produced in a moth ball factory...it will need airing out! 🤢

[@Jeffdelgado28]

I bought the same roof rack for my kayak. I was wondering can you adjust the length of a racks. My roof rack seen a little to long for my vehicle (2000 Chevy Malibu)

[@LadybugAdventures]

Dont think so

[@socaldrew8]

how heavy is the stand up paddle board you put on and how fast do you generally go on the highway? i have a 10ft longboard surfboard and drive it on the freeways in los angeles.

[@LadybugAdventures]

The paddle board is 26 lb. I drive it on the highway. They Don't recommend transporting and inflatable stand-up paddle board on a roof rack but I still do and it's been fine.

[@timothycreamer8610]

Bought this also decent enough for money.

[@heatncool]

There are some soft pads it came with. Were do those get installed?

[@LadybugAdventures]

I never got soft pads.

[@brianzinszer9365]

This didn’t solve my issues. The ratchet mechanism is backwards. But when I finally got it tight and locked it I pulled and it released easily.

[@tony-cx7sl]

To be able to ratchet this you must put the strap into the hook from the side that will fit on the car. 🙃

[@rcnoob2355]

I really want to get one of these but skeptical on whether it will fit my 1998 Corolla.

[@LadybugAdventures]

I just went with the measurements from the sellers information. It worked for me. The two brackets that hold onto the doorway should fit most cars but really no guarantees.

[@rcnoob2355]

@@LadybugAdventures Thanks bruh... imma be measuring my roof tonight. Here in Thailand the return policy is non existent. hahaha... Once it's delivered and paid then it's yours.

[@svhet2300]

Bought the same exact thing for my Honda Insight, was able to actually get them installed without any help, but now I’m wondering how I can take them off! Have you been able to do that? And if so, could you help?

[@LadybugAdventures]

At 4:50 in the video you'll see how I disengage it. I take mine off in the winter so this does work but sometimes you have to fiddle with it.

[@G35Jeesh]

Lmao I have mine for over 6 months now and through the winter. It’s still going strong and I even have a basket of the rails. I put it on a 1999 Toyota Camry. Looks good imo

[@lastoog808]

Where can I get replacement keys??