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 Жыл бұрын
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!
@jackbits63972 жыл бұрын
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.
@iannyden90743 жыл бұрын
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.
@mrgreyy52693 жыл бұрын
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.
@SWFBeachLife3 жыл бұрын
I wish I had read this one comment after watching the video. I had to figure this out myself!
@johnchoice13712 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that tip. I have the exactly the same model as in the video and I found the straps were pulling out.
@lifestyleofdandelion514 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I just found one still in the box for $25 at a local store. Your video helped.
@popupwellness19332 жыл бұрын
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!
@LadybugAdventures2 жыл бұрын
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.
@johnchoice13712 жыл бұрын
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.
@exile92372 жыл бұрын
Could these racks be used for bikes?
@johnchoice13712 жыл бұрын
@@exile9237 Not exactly. You would have to buy some bike mounts which clamp onto the wheels and frame.
@exile92372 жыл бұрын
@@johnchoice1371 I see but the bike mounts should clamp to these racks right?
@johnchoice13712 жыл бұрын
@@exile9237 That's right. Look up roof mounted bike racks. You need to have the roof bars in order to use them.
@mikala2 жыл бұрын
Crazy that I just received this rack from EBay. I was confused with some parts also. Thanks for the video, definitely helped.
@staciehart51522 жыл бұрын
Omgosh, THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH.🙏🙏🙏
@OverItAll8122 жыл бұрын
Just got the exact same one myself. It has me stumped for a little bit.
@unmasteredEP2 жыл бұрын
Thank for going through the hassle brother, you did humanity a huge favor making this video!
@LadybugAdventures2 жыл бұрын
Haha. Thank you!
@yystyyst15672 жыл бұрын
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.
@albertc8792 жыл бұрын
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.
@heatncool4 жыл бұрын
You should sell this instruction video to the manufacturer! It's not all that hard after you watch the vid
@LadybugAdventures4 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Yeah. Instructions general stink from these products. I should show them!
@heatncool4 жыл бұрын
@@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!
@heatncool4 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@OverItAll8122 жыл бұрын
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
@LadybugAdventures2 жыл бұрын
Hot girl! Hilarious. Glad to help.
@iitallia3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video, you saved me a ton of time trying to figure out which orientation to put things. Really appreciate it !
@donnyburns4863 жыл бұрын
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.
@jeremiahbradeanu03293 жыл бұрын
@ Donny burns I have a 2004 vw Jetta. It’s about 43 in across my car top. Will these racks fit ?
@G35Jeesh Жыл бұрын
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?
@Totoroallright2 жыл бұрын
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
@LadybugAdventures2 жыл бұрын
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.
@emilymeander275614 күн бұрын
THANK YOU SO MUCH. I agree with other comment-you should sell this to Bevinsee. Their customer service is USELESS. No one could explain the ratcheting mechanism and I’m a former engineer so one would think I could figure it out. NOPE. You are a genius.
@LadybugAdventures13 күн бұрын
Hilarious! I still have this but dont use it anymore. It’s probably going to the scrap metal yard soon
@michaellivingston24242 жыл бұрын
I got to add you as a friend you make it in this rack together funny it’s stressful but you make it funny
@leannamontrees96163 жыл бұрын
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)
@LadybugAdventures3 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help! Really bad quality control.
@xtrongarage9666 Жыл бұрын
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.👍
@davidredhead70662 жыл бұрын
thank you so much for the clarity and the simple illustration made life a lot less complicated
@LadybugAdventures2 жыл бұрын
Great. Glad to help in any way
@reydiaz29683 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro for you video…I just got mine and o did it because of you and love my roof rack…bless brother
@Robin-qv5jr3 ай бұрын
Brilliant video, thank you so much. Didn't have a clue, until I found your vid, totally appreciated
@LadybugAdventures3 ай бұрын
@@Robin-qv5jr that’s great. I’m glad I could help in anyway!
@paularzadon14493 жыл бұрын
This video helped a lot, thanx man for uploading and sharing how to install it. Appreciate much. Keep up the good work.👍
@italatin183 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate this, those instructions game me a headache by just looking at the images. Paid $55 for mine, can't really complain.
@LadybugAdventures3 жыл бұрын
Awe man everyone is getting a better deal than me!
@MrLeo923352 жыл бұрын
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
@Snowburnt3 жыл бұрын
Great Video. It was my directions instead of the ones that came with mine. Thank you!
@Alpha-ll2qr2 жыл бұрын
This video was extremely helpful. Thank you so much for your time and help! I have the same roof rack
@LadybugAdventures2 жыл бұрын
Great, glad to hear that this was able to help.
@taffypride19833 жыл бұрын
Looks like it would be an ideal rack for a Smart car, considering there is no officially supported rack
@G35Jeesh11 ай бұрын
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
@cmpe434 жыл бұрын
Roof racks remind me of Grandma and the roadtrip to Wallys World!
@timjohsom37213 жыл бұрын
Well I need one for my tsx to hold my skis 🎿
@CountryGirlFarms Жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing how to install this, I just bought one :)
@John_Ridley3 жыл бұрын
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.
@LadybugAdventures3 жыл бұрын
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.
@dalegroenewaldt2471 Жыл бұрын
Dad joke killed me dude, still hurts😂. Nice video i bought these
@tomhirsch78843 жыл бұрын
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.
@LadybugAdventures3 жыл бұрын
I've heard of similar issues. I suppose I got lucky. Mine is still working fine.
@MyspanaMJ3 жыл бұрын
I’ve created similar video for this cheap roof rack. My concern is the clamp on the door doesn’t seem strong enough.
@RebeccaBarnett-c8j Жыл бұрын
I am having trouble removing. Can you do a video for that
@Dillvn3 жыл бұрын
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.
@nurseadrianern8 ай бұрын
How’s the durability so far? Bit worried about that thin metal bearing the load. Did plastic boot last?
@victorhuffman50685 ай бұрын
Watched your vid, helped a lot, real simple install
@LadybugAdventures5 ай бұрын
@@victorhuffman5068 glad to help
@TheDejavu17145 ай бұрын
Have u carried something heavier than your paddle board ??
@LadybugAdventures5 ай бұрын
@@TheDejavu1714 no.
@alohajason5 ай бұрын
good question. not good answer 🙂
@LadybugAdventures5 ай бұрын
@@alohajason The truth can never be denied.
@TheDejavu17145 ай бұрын
Just for info; I did purchased the same universal racks. Unfortunately I wasn’t too impressed. The back rack fit perfect but the front one wasn’t reaching the design of the car. I was afraid carrying something heavier slide back-and-forth I did made the return to Amazon. I went to the local Honda dealer got them for $440 US dollars.
@DrCoomer_12 жыл бұрын
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.
@LadybugAdventures2 жыл бұрын
Haha. Glad I could help in any way.
@kameronterrell7712 жыл бұрын
Could we get a link for these that cheap?
@stevros48 Жыл бұрын
I just bought them and i couldnt believe it said on the instructions do not drive over 80 km per hour
@jackbquick1238 ай бұрын
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
@nate55202 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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
@MrRoundthetwist3 жыл бұрын
I’m looking to buy this same set of racks.. will refer to this video for guidance when I install! Thanks!
@LadybugAdventures3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic. Some people have been dissatisfied with this rack. Mine luckily still functions well.
@sayyafsalehi36539 ай бұрын
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
@BrandoCommando19862 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. Expecting this rack today. Your video will be very helpful. 🙌🏻
@austinz268 Жыл бұрын
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
@designermike5 ай бұрын
Having the same issue. Tightened too much now can't get the second rack to expand to install it!
@redbandit19794 жыл бұрын
Thanks man. I bought the same one. I was confused too
@rickrangel69383 жыл бұрын
Did you get it going and more importantly, are you happy with it?
@dair8053 ай бұрын
Great video! Glad you made it worked! Do you have any idea if this rack will work on a 13 Prius C? I have a hard time finding one that works. The roof design is so weird on those cars.
@LadybugAdventures3 ай бұрын
@@dair805 Sorry i dont know. The only fitting measurement they provide is the width of the car. So if it matches up with the specs on the car rack, then you should be OK. This isn’t the best car rack though so I would look for something else to be totally honest.
@skyborne17726 ай бұрын
Thank you. I couldn't figure out how to put it together.
@who8dapple3 жыл бұрын
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!
@LadybugAdventures3 жыл бұрын
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.
@who8dapple3 жыл бұрын
@@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!
@who8dapple3 жыл бұрын
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! 🤢
@refritonycortes70713 ай бұрын
Hola amigo...en mi carro quedan grandes ....se pueden hacer mas cortas??
@minecraftmike68503 ай бұрын
Two things please, how do you know which of the metal bits you use for your car? Then on those said metal bits there is a round hole, what use is that for?
@adamguthrie85223 жыл бұрын
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.
@charlesdavenport60942 жыл бұрын
I watched the video in Korean or Malay which helped immensely
@bounty44x1 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for these, my kit was around 70 dollars the instructions were awful.
@regbiggs52612 жыл бұрын
I did not measure the car size properly, too big for my car, so I drilled out the two pop rivets from one end then sawed off one end about 8 inches then cut a groove to make a slot for the bit I first removed then pop rivet it on. Thinging of pop rivet it to the car to stop it slipping off the roof.
@mr.angeryeyez92804 жыл бұрын
Thanks I can finally put mine on my car
@LadybugAdventures4 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Those key locks are terrible. Still working on mine and it's not leaking as I feared it might.
@Oleganator3 жыл бұрын
Thanks brother. This really helped with my installation, cause instructions are just horrible. Thank you
@Toucifer_Gangk3 жыл бұрын
To loosen it easily, lightly pull on the main ratcheting part. Then release the plastic lever on the inside.
@charlesdavenport60942 жыл бұрын
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?
@youtang2 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@dlangwell13 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Thank you for the insight. Saved me a lot of frustration.
@LadybugAdventures3 жыл бұрын
Glad to help!
@brianzinszer93652 жыл бұрын
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.
@yigalgidasi56173 жыл бұрын
Thank you for clear instructions
@tony-cx7sl2 жыл бұрын
To be able to ratchet this you must put the strap into the hook from the side that will fit on the car. 🙃
@niteblaster13 жыл бұрын
Brilliant 😎 Mine doesn't ratchet it just makes the strap to go in and out 😱
@LadybugAdventures3 жыл бұрын
THe black lever on the inside needs to be flipped a certain way. Hope that solves it.
@ecology1st4 жыл бұрын
if you spray a little wd40 in the lock cylinder, it will make the key turn way easier.
@LadybugAdventures4 жыл бұрын
Did that after the video just to reduce corrosion. We'll see how that works.
@rickrangel69383 жыл бұрын
@@LadybugAdventures Did the WD40 help on the locking and unlocking?
@LadybugAdventures3 жыл бұрын
@@rickrangel6938 3 out of 4 are locking well. The other only works when I partially insert the key! WD-40 for my purposes is really to limit the corrosion. Unfortunately those barrel locks are straight trash. I'm still using this rack though and I feel pretty confident it's not going to fly off. I check it before I put anything on it.
@who8dapple3 жыл бұрын
Avoid using WD40 in your lock cylinders, when the petroleum carrier dissipates, you are left with a surface dirt magnet! You would be better of buying their silicone spray, safer for rubber and plastic parts too!
@LadybugAdventures3 жыл бұрын
@@who8dapple good advice
@Kurt_Outdoors4 жыл бұрын
good video! i am looking for super cheap rack for my car...this looks like it! Thanks!
@LadybugAdventures4 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@bostjanerjavec41462 жыл бұрын
What I want to say is - this (the tested one) is actualy a very good roofrack. Many originals are worse.
@magustacrae9 ай бұрын
Yep, I can't get it to ratchet tighter, just loosens when I fold top back to lock it. But I haven't watched the whole vid yet. Thanks in Advance!
@1622_SCALE_DIVISION3 жыл бұрын
Nice little review, looking at getting a set myself so that's helped 👍👍
@HondaFamily882 жыл бұрын
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?
@LadybugAdventures2 жыл бұрын
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.
@mikesimon7852 жыл бұрын
Hi,do you think a pair of ski will be ok? Highway driving for 300 miles ?
@LadybugAdventures2 жыл бұрын
For sure. skis are so light.
@mikesimon7852 жыл бұрын
@@LadybugAdventures thanks 👍
@lookoutleo2 жыл бұрын
I was looking at those and I've been looking at suction cup ones, had any experience of those? Nice paddle board :)
@LadybugAdventures2 жыл бұрын
No haven't tried suction cup ones myself. Thanks! I can't wait for the ice to thaw so I can get out!
@lookoutleo2 жыл бұрын
@@LadybugAdventures just use it as snow board to, where are you that it's still frozen in
@LadybugAdventures2 жыл бұрын
@@lookoutleo just north of Toronto. Some areas are still covered in ice but should be clear pretty soon.
@homer303 жыл бұрын
This video is such a big help!! thank you!!
@LadybugAdventures3 жыл бұрын
Great!
@Swenser4 жыл бұрын
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.
@LadybugAdventures4 жыл бұрын
I've been traveling with my paddle board on top through really windy days and luckily everything's been good.
@localtravellertube33664 жыл бұрын
I plan to get one for my 2000 Honda Civic, after watching your video it’s give me more confidence to get one, even gonna be a bit of headache 😂
@LadybugAdventures4 жыл бұрын
It was a headache but hopefully the video helps. There's a decent amount of wind noise but I don't mind it so much. Somebody brought up the issue of rain getting in but I haven't had that problem yet. Depends on your door suppose and mine hasn't been a problem.
@heatncool4 жыл бұрын
Best video! Saved me time and stress levels jaja
@LadybugAdventures4 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@SupeBeatz Жыл бұрын
Hey, Quick question. I realized it says speed limit under 40 mph…
@sleamhnan3 жыл бұрын
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.
@LadybugAdventures3 жыл бұрын
Glad it's working for you. I've heard people returning them because it won't work for them
@robsharp3912Ай бұрын
A great help, thank you!
@MyIronman83 жыл бұрын
I just love how you just kind of like put it in there and you didn't show it and then you just like didn't show it to the camera and then you went from oh then you just put it off to the right
@LadybugAdventures3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback. I didn't feel like I needed to show everything especially placing it on the car. Prior to putting on the car I shot the video of how the ratchet mechanism worked and how to disengage the ratchet mechanism.
@shanematt Жыл бұрын
Any idea how to loosen them for reajustment?
@kanitdechkhum169010 ай бұрын
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
@LadybugAdventures10 ай бұрын
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.
@MapleLeafs514 жыл бұрын
I’m from Richmond hill, thinking of doing the same thing for my 08 matrix.
@LadybugAdventures4 жыл бұрын
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.
@MapleLeafs514 жыл бұрын
@@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
@emb1529 Жыл бұрын
How has it been holding up? Thank you!
@LadybugAdventures Жыл бұрын
Issues after awhile with leaking at the door seals. I've opted for another one from eBay that is similar to a factory product. More than this but better for my Honda crv
@Jeffdelgado287 ай бұрын
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)
@LadybugAdventures7 ай бұрын
Dont think so
@psychcowboy14 жыл бұрын
Nice job. Getting set to install this now.
@rickrangel69383 жыл бұрын
Did you get it installed successfully and more importantly, are you happy with it?
@psychcowboy13 жыл бұрын
@@rickrangel6938 Seems solid. How do you loosen it?
@aldencruz45153 жыл бұрын
Got the universal one too thanks for the video man
@LadybugAdventures3 жыл бұрын
No problem. I'm still up and working. I haven't had any issues yet.
@saeedhossain60994 жыл бұрын
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!
@LadybugAdventures4 жыл бұрын
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.
@saeedhossain60994 жыл бұрын
@@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!
@TheDcrocks14 жыл бұрын
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.
@Pizzofoshizo8 ай бұрын
Hi your link isn’t working for the item what’s the name of it ? And is it still holding up good ? Thank you
@ssinseeme3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Appreciated it. Made the installation go quickly
@markbrigham65964 жыл бұрын
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
@LadybugAdventures4 жыл бұрын
Great price!
@prymetyme13323 жыл бұрын
Hi can you post the link where you bought yours off eBay for $59? Thank you.
@kevinaddington7062 жыл бұрын
Would they be considered a permanent attachment or just seasonal? I ha e a roof cargo carrier I would like to use it for, but I want it to be a permanent fixture
@LadybugAdventures2 жыл бұрын
I only use mine seasonally. Because of the salt use in the winter I was worried about corrosion. Using it more, I noticed that in heavier rains it would leak into the car.
@rcwonders79082 жыл бұрын
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 .
@bostjanerjavec41462 жыл бұрын
I bought original Mini roofracks at original Mini shop. The design and mounting solutions were much worse than at this cheap china rack. The mounting was a nightmare, even taking it off was not easy.
@lastoog8089 ай бұрын
Where can I get replacement keys??
@HiMyNameIsEddworld3 жыл бұрын
Love this review. Would this rack work on a civic coupe (2 door) this only two hold a pair of snowboards. Thanks :)
@LadybugAdventures3 жыл бұрын
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.
@HiMyNameIsEddworld3 жыл бұрын
@@LadybugAdventures thank you for this. :) I will look into it
@broccolisamurai39302 жыл бұрын
Ordered some for a Prius C from eBay but the bars are too long. Will be trying to return.
@dair8053 ай бұрын
Got it. Thanks a lot!!
@flwlessvictory9577 Жыл бұрын
How to adjust to get loose cuz one side over tighten and can't loosen it to adjust it to my car
@marieplourde39363 жыл бұрын
I put one of the metal straps in the wrong way, now its stuck, cant get it out. Anyone know what I can do?
@lowkeycraig93303 жыл бұрын
Same here
@ris6763 жыл бұрын
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.
@LadybugAdventures3 жыл бұрын
The foot piece should rotate unless it is on too tight
@socaldrew83 жыл бұрын
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.
@LadybugAdventures3 жыл бұрын
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.
@unknownymous863 жыл бұрын
You're a lifesaver! Thanks! Has this roofrack been tested with bikes yet?
@LadybugAdventures3 жыл бұрын
No. I personally don't plan to put a bike up on it. I have trust issues.