WHAT A PAIN! Honda Element Roof Rack Install

[@sam-and-angela]

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[@glenschumannGlensWorkshop]

Impressed with how well the two of you work together.

[@joycejones6015]

I love you and Angela working together. HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!💕

[@elainearchibald9020]

Never thought you both wouldn't figure out how to get it done! lol Good work. Patience is a virtue! Debt free is the greatest way to go! TFS Angela and Sam!!

[@diyfferent]

Maybe you should have just bought the hitch package instead and used that handy little Karavan trailer. But I'm sure that would come with it's own obstacles. I've been disappointed with Made in USA products more than once. You win some, you lose some. But in the end you did support our economy and didn't support communism. So that's a win.

[@TheWoodHaven]

The way we're headed, buying USA will be supporting communism before long.

[@sam-and-angela]

We're a little concerned about over-taxing the transmission on the Element with a hitch on it... maybe once we get this stack of maintenance done on it we'll feel more confident in it's abilities.

[@diyfferent]

​@@sam-and-angela I hear you. The Element has a 1500 lb towing capacity. The Karavan trailer weights about 517lbs so you have a little room to load up without getting too heavy. Then again, our Element doesn't shift as smooth as it used to! We should really try to take it easy!

[@crieverytim]

USA is almost communistic :/ buy German? 😅

[@happyheart2414]

Always a pleasure watching! It is the absolute one channel besides your brothers that I just can’t wait to see and look forward to you all posting a video! So just know I am smiling and laughing with you all through it all.

[@LandtoHouse]

I spent $500 on a rhino roof rack over 10 years ago for my little car. SO worth it. It has paid for itself 100 times over.

[@crieverytim]

forgive my lack of imagination - how has it helped you? 100x over is a lot !! ;)

[@LandtoHouse]

@@crieverytim I built a 14x20 shop and carried all the lumber and siding for that. I run a water pump business and haul pvc all the time. This week I hauled an old baby crib and a few shovels and post hole diggers.

[@tonyacorder7892]

I love your videos. At least you guys show real life stuff. You guys joke about your kids but I love hearing them in the background. I hope this makes you feel better. Mine boys were WAY worse than yours but Now that they’re all 3 (14 months apart each, just saying) are in their 20’s I’d love to have them back any day. Thank you for your honesty and all the work you do. I’m sure it takes many hours to make these videos!!

[@jodyrayvictor]

I love how patient y'all were putting it together. I was getting frustrated for you. Love y'all videos and can't wait to see what's next. God bless y'all.

[@francescampbell4731]

Neither of you gave up on the rack and kept a great attitude even when things didn't go as planned. That's the reason I keep coming back to watch your videos! Great job finishing first twice Angela!

[@diyfferent]

When you said 'buggy corral' I was a bit lost...I started imagining you standing on an Amish buggy or something. Then we realized you were talking about 'cart corrals', which is what we call them!! LOL. 😂😂

[@sam-and-angela]

Oh wow! Yeah, we would have never thought of that! LOL

[@tomdennee3974]

Keep the faith. I enjoy watching you work together.

[@yardog64]

Pretty much how every put together project goes! In the end it looks good :)

[@angelacross2216]

It looks really sharp which is a credit to your skills and perseverance.

[@Marialyse]

Luv that giggle. Well earned. Keep up the good work.

[@casterlau999999]

Just bought the element 1 week ago and net searching for useful information. I just what to say that you two are so cute working together. good job BTW!

[@Hollybank5]

Can do spirit wins again !!! But ... it might have been easier to just strap the kids to the roof 😳🤣 😘❤️

[@neenee7362]

When are you going to finish your house roof? 😁 Rec’d my soap order today. First time purchase. Couldn’t wait to jump in the shower. I could smell the peppermint from the shipping box. I absolutely loved it! ❤️ First time in years I didn’t have to lotion myself down afterwards. No itchy skin all night!! I will definitely be ordering again! Thank you!!

[@bradhugo8973]

That is very frustrating when that stuff happens!! Good job on getting it done anyway!!

[@thesplinteredfinger]

I think we have all been there before, thanks for sharing. I don’t know if either of your channels utilize outtakes/bloopers but this one might have been good to see a few. I subscribe to a few channels that use them and when used correctly they are hilarious. Sam with your sense of humor and Angela’s look at you, you guys might have the ticket! Love the videos!

[@donnaterry1200]

You two can make anything fit!👏🏼👍🏼👊🏻

[@dadams5040]

It’s so nice seeing a project go sideways!! I feel like all my projects go sideways!! Lmao

[@tammynorris3093]

"Oh, really?" Priceless 🤣

[@lindacruikshank2656]

What a great team you 2 are.

[@billywebster482]

We got are soap today and we love it thank you very much

[@sam-and-angela]

Wonderful!! Thank you again for your support!

[@doloresbingham4591]

You guys are so sweet you make my day when I see your videos keep up the good work and God bless

[@lindaschoolcraft8536]

You guys were just showing everyone how my installations always go.....lol. Can’t even put in a screw sometimes! Love watching you do projects together. God’s blessings.

[@kathyusa-iowa5137]

💡💡 Find a piece/sheet of really dense foam, like from packaging, and put it in the space that you cut out for each of the mounting brackets. That will keep rain and dirt and debris out of those areas, but still keep them accessible. 👍 Looks like a great solution‼️👍

[@abcxyz1797]

You guys are the best! Love watching you work together-with love , know how, and a bit of humor - you get it done. God Bless

[@larrysowada9905]

Nice video hope you had fun, by the way got my soap from you yesterday thanks

[@rubberdc]

Im enjoying watching you struggle , but you are both still having fun.

[@cathysteenson9591]

Great job and it looks pretty nice!! But I'm so thankful my Subaru came with racks on board. whew! I agree with the fan club, you guys work really well together.

[@esmith836]

There was great restraint while making this video! Very nice video, you two work really nice together!

[@patriciabeyer7824]

🥰 Good evening. Hi! I was just thinking about you folks a couple of days ago. It's good to see you again. 👏👏 It was fun watching you two doing this project. You make me chuckle sometimes. 🤣 That sunshine looks so good. I miss it and it's cold!!! Be well and God bless you all. 👍🙏☝️💕

[@shawnray15]

thank you for my soap order i got it before Valentines day and she love them

[@sam-and-angela]

You are so welcome!

[@kimkitchens7906]

You need a 4 x 8 harbor freight trailer to go with that rig. They are very light weight and can do a lot of work........been using one for 35 years

[@forrestyoung6588]

Somehow I don't think this is a sponsored video.... I love your honesty

[@jeanniealford4234]

It worked. Good for you

[@karlab9557]

You did a great job making it work!! And it looks right. Looks pro to me! And now you have your roof rack!

[@glenschumannGlensWorkshop]

Debt free is the key.

[@theresa6552]

Love to watch you guys! You always get a giggle out of me!

[@casid9929]

This may sound like a "duh", but make sure you don't try to open hatch when you have something that extends over the opening.....been there, done that. Didn't end well.

[@bonacca1971]

I feel your pain. My work mantra is "nothing is easy". I've come to accept it.😉

[@billieburgess265]

What dedication!

[@armisteadlucascolemanii7256]

Good for you! Roof racks are awesome!

[@texasproud3332]

Angela’s sound affects best part

[@leahr.2620]

This makes me want to go out and buy a Honda Element so I can get one of them there roof racks.😉

[@tinamariegregory3130]

If it helps , I was pulling for you. Don't ya hate when a project has unexpected twists and turns that make it take way longer than it should ? ! Meanwhile I loved you tapping you finger nails & getting done first Girl ! hahaha. God bless you all.

[@deannaoverstreet4146]

It looks great! Love your channel!

[@dsf114]

So many things seem to come without instructions anymore so I go look online. Put in brand and model and manual or instructions and I always find them that way. I learned that from techy son lol. Something to try anyways.

[@robertapreston4200]

I've never seen you so frustrated Sam. Maybe it was just one of those days. You two make such a good team. Keep on trucking😏😏

[@SmithFarmTilton]

So, first...... sorry the Surco rack wasn't a straight bolt together deal. Obviously someone who isn't a DIY type of person will struggle with this install. Or maybe have to pay someone to install it. I'm watching because I too have an Element, and plan to install a Surco rack. I plan to use their square bars designed for the safari rack, so maybe no sanding down the inserts when I install mine. I do have to say this though......... I have their large safari rack on my Excursion and I love it ! It is built like a tank. It hauls our three kayaks, the portable poop tank for our camper, and whatever else we need to haul up there. It is because of the quality of the safari rack that is making me return to Surco for a rack for the Element. I hope in the long run, you come to feel the quality of your rack was worth the extra work. P.S. Great idea cutting holes through the plastic pieces to keep most leaves and such out. When I purchase and install a Surco rack on my Element, I will be copying this idea.

[@crieverytim]

oof. thanks for the heads up. I'm thinking of getting another Element and was considering putting my roof rack on the new one. this is helpful in making that decision!

[@sam-and-angela]

Glad I could help! Once it was all said and done, it's a rock solid rack, but ours was a pain!

[@nanparker8373]

You still saved $19,800!!

[@theaweggen6805]

So funny how see popt-up next to you🤣🤣

[@cynthiawey2865]

You two are too cute. So glad DIydifferent told us about you!

[@karencary3312]

Looks really nice.

[@darbyalvarado30]

i own 4 vehicles. toyota tundra, ford f1-50, gmc yukon and a honda element. had all for 3 plus years and the honda all i have done to it is a wheel alignment. the other 3!? jesus. im a contractor not a car enthusiast lol. awesome little vehicles they are! so many possibilities and reliable too

[@clgriffis56]

Instructions who needs them anyway. 😂😂 they look nice

[@sandraanddelgray3180]

great video, always love watching you guys.

[@sam-and-angela]

Thanks so much

[@haydenuk02]

That looked like a pain to do. Thanks for the sharing this with us Edited stay safe and take care

[@ladywolverine1828]

Subscribed. Stay safe and warm.

[@kevinshea4776]

i remember I had to send a tap in the bolt holes because of the car paint coated the threads on my CRV

[@beverleyspugsandhomestead.]

Good job guys 😊😊👍🏼

[@rubberdc]

Good morning guys ! no nose itching ? omg , tie my hands down IM ITCHINNNNN.

[@clare8932]

3 for 3 you won him hand s down .... made me laugh .......always a pleasure to watch ......im never buying a roof rack lol

[@annnicholls7585]

The frustration of not having the right parts supplied and having to improvise!

[@davidchurcg4052]

You might want to rap the bars with some foam to stop the bars from singing in the wind going down the road

[@zoomzoomgt]

Where did you get the base mounting bracket what is it called?

[@janniedgordon6157]

I like your videos for you are real And yes sometime it is easy then other times you jury rig stuff.lol thanks for the lauf.

[@auntmaryspals7978]

I drove by Home Depot yesterday and it looked as packed as could be. It was very cold and snowy, so why were all those people feeling the need to go to HD? A mystery........

[@barryedwards1336]

Just looking at those bars and their fitting, they look good and strong but still leave a lot to be desired, even looks as if some parts are missing, any signs of the packs being opened before you bought them as the fitting instructions were also not included, next the open slot left along the top of the bar when fitted (is the bottom of the bar the same) I would think there should have been a plastic blanking strip to close off this area to stop wind noise, ever had that whistling noise and did not know where it came from and what caused it, well now you know, so cover it with some Gorilla tape and problem is solved, like your idea of cutting slot in the cars plastic roof blanking plate though pure genius.

[@guyina4x499]

Great job, good teamwork! I wanted an element for years, never found one i liked. Either beat to crap or way over priced or both. Still on my list though.

[@sam-and-angela]

We still really enjoy ours. Just so useful!

[@yunussuleman9690]

HI Did you not get capping for top of bar plastic cover. ?

[@brendahamilton4426]

You two are awesome 😍

[@markzucchini7915]

Girl power!

[@christinemck7033]

Your Honda vehicle is an excellent make.

[@JWimpy]

No better feeling than being totally debt free.

[@auntmaryspals7978]

Angela looked like "Kilroy was here" at 18:00. If you're too young to know about Kilroy, look it up. 😄

[@vidili68]

Hi there Sometimes takes too Have a good day be safe god bless

[@19Photographer76]

Do you guys have a smallish trailer?

[@takeitslowhomestead5218]

You guys crack me up! 😆

[@fava7753]

I take it this was a slight pain in the asset , you got there , that's the main thing , you work really well together , like a comedy duo when the banter gets going real funny . Keep up the excellent work and content guys 👍 . .

[@tomhman6441]

I didn’t like my roof top carrier. We get snow here in NJ and it was a royal pain to remove the snow..New truck no roof rack so much easier.Start saving for a good used truck.

[@ReadySetElement]

Low-key it amazes me how expensive roof racks can be. I know sometimes you get what you pay for but honestly we got some aftermarket replica oem bars that hold the weight of our Roof top tent. We have had it for 8 months now and it has held up so nice no issues at all. I got them with very low expectations and it surprises me every day how good they look and how strong they are. If anyone is on a budget be sure to check them out. Great video guys always enjoy your content 👍

[@qray7873]

Yup I bought the cheap ones for my element .its good but the weight limit is only 75lbs. SUCKS.

[@rickwhitaker5413]

Rick Whitaker, Great Job Yale, keep up the good work, Praying God's hand lead u on ? Arkansas?

[@GHE2005]

They all r pain in the a hole. 😂 It took me days to do my OEM 05 element rack recently. U HV a rack at least. 👍🏾

[@TheRedneckprepper]

why not a trailer ? and you can use if ya got a truck or a ATV

[@jodijarvis1018]

Man, no instructions who puts it together? The WIFE!!! Now MY husband if he had the instructions would still not read them, complained until I did it. 🤦🏻‍♀️😂😂😂

[@imari2305]

Don't you just hate it when items arrive with no instructions like you're a mind reader and should know how to put stuff together. I would've just called the company and reported the problem so they could mail me the correct bolts and parts. Good thing you're a wiz Sam and had the proper tools to solve the problem.

[@gerard9128]

Why dont you invest in aq Harbor freight Trailer for under $300 and then you can have no problem towing anything if you dont have a tow hit6ch they also very inexpensive . this would take care of all your needs :)

[@rhondaskipper9084]

I do not have patience for things like that, I get frustrated easily

[@melindaivey4772]

She wins!

[@fredziffle1991]

This is why where ever posible you buy the makers parts. Honda fits Honda best

[@sabinacallahan8204]

Honda Elements are the best we have a 2008 .

[@t.kulm49]

I know a roof rack is a cheap way to go, but I think a trailer would have been a better idea. Because as vertical challenged as you both are, I see this being a very big pain to use.

[@joannye2871]

Don’t you love it when DIY purchases have NO instructions?

[@ronmartinmhg2804]

So the lesson learnt was. Don't buy American, buy Chinese! The American version is beefy but not fit ;-) for the purpose. English humour. Keep the videos coming. You're a good team.

[@wafflezoot]

Just a thought, might the cross bars go the other way up? With the deeper groove on top. It kind of looks like the blocks might have fit in the shallow side. Not sure if it’d leave room for the nut though.