So can anyone get those dimensions for me? I think it's useful info to have. Maybe I should start a new thread.
I would measure for you if I had the rack to measure. Sorry!
So can anyone get those dimensions for me? I think it's useful info to have. Maybe I should start a new thread.
What's everyone's imput on fitkits that sit on the rain gutter with custom feet and then clip down into the door frame?
Is this type of rack really that much more limited?
I want to be able to potentially put kayacks up or snowboards or cargo boxes in the future.
This kit specifically?
http://www.rackoutfitters.com/mazda-cx-5-thule-rapid-traverse-black-aeroblade-roof-rack-12-15/
I'm a independent sales rep for Yakima and could go into many other reasons to buy Yakima but for carrying kayaks, barspread and weight capacity are significant specs to look at and compare
Advantage to the Clip system is the base system can adapt to a great variety of vehicles. Also the rack will sit further forward on the car so you'll have less chance of interference with kayaks or cargo boxes hitting the hatch. Also faster to take the rack system on and off the car after the initial setup.
Disadvantage is the potential to mar the paint. I make a point to clean the roof on a regular basis to keep road dust from working it's way under the tower pads. They can also be fussier to fit to the car since they are tested to sit at specific points on the roof. The raised rail attachments and fixed points attachments are easy to setup initially.
Now regarding the Thule Aeroblade kit you mention, look at the specs, 110 lbs capacity, 27" distance from the front to the rear bars. That's fine for snowboards but close to marginal for kayaks. Most kayaks are 50-60 lbs, and you want the longest barspread possible, 24" is considered the minimum for kayaks/canoes/paddleboards.
A Yakima Q tower system that "clips" onto the CX5 has a 125lb weight limit and is 32" between the bars. Much better scenario for carrying kayaks. Yes with just the bars the Aeroblade will be quieter but once you add mounts to the bars, windnoise will be there no matter what.
I'm a independent sales rep for Yakima and could go into many other reasons to buy Yakima but for carrying kayaks, barspread and weight capacity are significant specs to look at and compare.
What's everyone's imput on fitkits that sit on the rain gutter with custom feet and then clip down into the door frame?
This kit specifically?
http://www.rackoutfitters.com/mazda-cx-5-thule-rapid-traverse-black-aeroblade-roof-rack-12-15/
I was happy with the Rola fixed mount bars I got for my 2011 Mazda3 hatch, so when I saw the Rola 59767 on sale a few days ago, I ordered it for my CX-5. Should be arriving any day now. Unfortunately it's not fixed point, it uses clips.
I was going to get the factory rails and cross bars but due to the placement of the crossbars, I can't use my Yakima Skybox 16 on it. I thought about getting another rooftop box, but most that are long enough to fit skis won't fit the factory rails and crossbars. That's why I went with the Rola, but am now having buyer's remorse. Will report back once I get them and install it.