Roof Rack Distance [Archive]

halfgreek

04-09-2007, 01:50 PM

Hi all. I'm considering purchasing a 5. I currently have a Thule Playpen basket that pretty much has a fixed length between the mounts.

Based on what I've read here the OEM roofrack bars are mounted on a certain spot on the vehicle. I want to make sure the OEM roofrack would match up with my Thule Playpen. Can someone who has the OEM roofrack provide the distance between the two bars?

Thanks for the help.

TheMAN

04-09-2007, 01:55 PM

just measure the length where the filler caps are on the roof

halfgreek

04-09-2007, 02:31 PM

I don't own a Mazda5 yet so I can't really do that. :)

antlind

04-09-2007, 03:32 PM

I don't own a Mazda5 yet so I can't really do that. :)

I just my son to measure this...He says it is 33-34 inches.....approximately.
Anthony

halfgreek

04-09-2007, 05:49 PM

Thanks.

Mazda5wannabe

04-09-2007, 09:28 PM

Sounds about right (too lazy to go out in the rain and measure). When I ordered the racks I was told they fit Thule accessories.

halfgreek

04-11-2007, 11:32 AM

The spec for the Playpen basket is that it can't be mounted on something with more than 29" between the bars. If the Mazda bars are spaced at 33/34" it probably won't fit. Damn.

Foolish

04-11-2007, 11:39 AM

You should be able to go to the Thule website, use the "what fits my car" feature and see what they recommend. It may even give you the fit specs such as the distance between bars that you're looking for.

halfgreek

04-11-2007, 11:45 AM

They don't have any "basket" that they recommend right now for the Mazda5. Looks like they agree with my assessment that the max length on the baskets doesn't fit the longer 5 distance.

opus

04-11-2007, 04:18 PM

The Mazda accessory basket is a Yak basket. You can see it at this web page.

http://trussville.buymazdaparts.com/index.cfm?fuse=results&modelid=106&qry=quick&showall=yes

Mazda5 Accessories Exterior

Mazda Roof Luggage Basket

Available Years: 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001

DESCRIPTION:

Mazda Roof Luggage Basket. Attaches to your Mazda Tribute's Roof Rackand securely holds extra cargo for those long trips. Measures L44"xW39"xH6.5".

Large Image PART NAME PART NO. OUR PRICE

Mazda Roof Luggage Basket 0000-8L-G03A $211.20
Customer Purchase Quantity:

Retail Price: $270.00 - Our Price: $211.20

Total Savings: $58.80

I know it says Tribute, but they say it works with the 5's roof bars.