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06-06-2006, 07:02 PM | #1 |
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Vehicle:2002 WRX, WR Blue Complete n00b Racing |
Totally *stupid n00b* question about roof rack
I'm packing a ton of crap to go camping and could use a little extra room on the roof of the Tribeca. I don't want to have to take the WRX too...
So, I'm investigating throwing some stuff up on the roof rack w/crossbars. On my old Durango I could move the racks back and forth on the vehicle, but I don't see anything like this on the Tribeca. I inspected them and don't see any way to move them back and forth at all. The owner's manual was less than stellar, offering no input. A Google search didn't work either. Are these non-movable or am I a moron? Thanks!
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06-06-2006, 07:08 PM | #2 |
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They can't be adjusted to my knowledge. I installed mine and the only place you can set the bar is in the opening on the rail.
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06-06-2006, 11:08 PM | #3 |
Techno Sapien
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I'm stil working on the install page but no the racks can not be moved, they are fixed in place.
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06-06-2006, 11:35 PM | #4 |
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Vehicle:09 Tribeca 7P SE Newport Blue |
Not only they don't move Subaru wants to sell you an accessory so you can use the bars. Like a basket or plastic turtle. There are no rub strips or anything up there, not or mention any way to tie stuff down from the sides.
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06-07-2006, 08:03 AM | #5 |
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Thanks guys, that's what I thought.
Why would they put a roof rack on there that can't be moved? |
06-07-2006, 09:22 AM | #6 |
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Vehicle:2006 B9 Tribeca Ltd Seacrest Green |
Yakima makes the rack for Subaru. You could purchase the aftermarket Yakima set up and have *some* fore/aft adjustablility. It is also wider that the factory Yakima set up
I was all set to purchase the aftermarket version until I learned the rack's air dam would be smack in the center of the sunroof, rendering it useless. I remember how bad the wind noise was in my old Jetta with a roof rack in this position. The factory rack is fixed and starts behind the sunroof. IMO, go factory if you need the roof rack. I left the store with a hitch rack for the bikes. I may still get the factory set up when the kids' toys get too bulky. I also have a hitch mounted cargo tray left over from the Forester. It may be a good alternative to the roof rack. http://www.usa-trailer-hitches.com/cargo_carriers.htm |
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