© 1999-2009 Shopping.com, Inc. This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/auto-Rack_Systems-All Recent content written about Car Racks en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_473251614340?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author rickreeves - I was driving back from Newport to Santa Barbara with my boards  and the strap snapped and the boards were destroyed.. I'm so disgusted this even hurts to write this... I just bought a new CI quad and had my fun board as well ... Both of them... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~473251614340 Mon, 8 Jun 2009 15:04:16 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_473251614340?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_470452113028?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author davepaff - It took about 15 minutes to mount in REIs parking lot, but went on my crossbars easily.  Had to work it past the fairing, but it went fine.  It seems a bit flimsy, but going down the road and Highway, it was really stable.  I opened my... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~470452113028 Fri, 15 May 2009 03:07:37 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_470452113028?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_429356519044?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author godschild143 - Do not buy this..I am writing a complaint letter to this company (Bell)...It badly scratched my car and DENTED IT! I followed the directions and put it on correctly...please buy another bike rack if you value your car.Thank... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~429356519044 Fri, 9 May 2008 00:52:30 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_429356519044?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_426494955140?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author outdoorsbound - I received one of these as a tip guiding a scout group years ago. I wasn't overly impressed with it. The zipper leaked and then finally ripped out. I had a pretty good feeling the manufacturer wouldn't stand behind their product. I've since cut it up and... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~426494955140 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 03:45:36 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_426494955140?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_231582961284?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tristan944 - This bike rack is amazing! I just bought it for $129.00 at www.bikesarecool.com. I have only used it once and it performed perfectly! This rack is extremely versatile. The car I use it on is a 2004 Mitsubishi Galant, no spoiler. But this rack is... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~231582961284 Sat, 8 Dec 2007 01:33:47 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_231582961284?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_408306617988?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author scmrak - Choosing a rack system so that you can tote around your sports gear (or luggage) isn't a lot different from getting married: either way, you're in for the long haul and changing "partners" will cost as much as the original partnership. We (the Ms and I)... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~408306617988 Thu, 22 Nov 2007 14:03:07 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_408306617988?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_389049585284?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author lydon71 - We bought a new Canoe this year from Dick’s. While were there we bought all the accessories. I debated whether or not to buy this because I knew I could buy the pieces at a hardware store for less than half the cost. But I figured this kit is... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~389049585284 Tue, 10 Jul 2007 15:48:15 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_389049585284?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_386730462852?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mstoetz1 - Thule recommended the 421 for my 2007 Silverado Crew Cab 2500HD (Classic), and when I went to pick it up, I had asked for the 422 because I wanted the extra height for a canoe. They told me the 422 would not be able to lock into the down position due to... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~386730462852 Thu, 5 Jul 2007 22:36:20 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_386730462852?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_381383773828?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author elmwoodblues - So, our two new wide sport yaks wouldn't fit atop the Toyota Sienna side-by-side...time to explore options! The Toyota factory rack is good to 110 pounds, and each yak goes 40lbs, so what do we put atop the factory rig that works? Plenty of choice,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~381383773828 Sun, 24 Jun 2007 22:57:06 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_381383773828?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_379751796356?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author sdupre - I've used the Bones bike rack on several long distance trips (two 9 hour trips) over the past five years. Overall, it was easy to set up on both our Honda Civic and Dodge Caravan. The rack was stable and only needed minor adjustments during the trip... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~379751796356 Thu, 21 Jun 2007 12:31:31 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_379751796356?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_359014829700?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author darogers - I purchased the Saris Bones Trunk Mounted Bike Rack to replace a 10 year old trunk mounted bike rack that had started to rust. I’ve seen these all around town and thought they looked sharp (okay so that’s not too important to me) and they had to be... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~359014829700 Tue, 8 May 2007 10:19:17 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_359014829700?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_356443197060?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author scmrak - Those whose vehicle of choice is a compact pickup truck (we actually have two) soon learn that the options are just a little slim when it comes time to mounting a rack system from Yakima or Thule - especially if your truck is a regular cab model, because... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~356443197060 Wed, 2 May 2007 17:40:45 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_356443197060?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_355602239108?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kimdvm - I agree with the other reviewer that the straps don't look too substantial. Certainly, it isn't as durable or as protective as a hard case. However, we like it anyway because when you aren't using it, it doesn't take up any space. It also mounts on... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~355602239108 Mon, 30 Apr 2007 20:46:33 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_355602239108?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_330671361668?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mom2colin - My husband is in the Army, and it was time for another move. We were looking for a way to transport that extra stuff that had accumulated while we had been waiting to go after the movers had packed up our house. After lots of research and driving... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~330671361668 Fri, 9 Mar 2007 13:20:22 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_330671361668?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_329145814660?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author cpeters100550 - I don't think I have this exact model. Mine is all black brown type plastic. The latch doesn't hook, it is a ball type. It is a design flaw. I may have overstuffed it a little. I'm doing 80 in Wyoming and the top pops off. Luckily it was me and... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~329145814660 Tue, 6 Mar 2007 13:26:48 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_329145814660?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_314622250628?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author brianutah - I do a lot of riding with family and friends, so I needed a good rack. It needs to load easily, handle smaller frames (kid bikes), carry at least 4 bikes and be relatively light (for my wife). I tried it for a couple of rides, one with friends and one... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~314622250628 Fri, 2 Feb 2007 15:39:36 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_314622250628?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_287375789700?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jps246 - If you want an inexpensive and easy way to transport a kayak, check out Riverside&#146s Universal Car Top Carrier for Kayaks. It&#146s simple to set up and use, fairly inexpensive to purchase, and works as well as any other carrier if you&#146ve got... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~287375789700 Mon, 4 Dec 2006 13:24:45 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_287375789700?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_235205398148?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author JediKermit - My in-laws got us bikes for our birthdays last June. Very nice of them, and they're nice bikes--I think it's all part of trying to find a form of exercise we enjoy that will keep us in shape and young and healthy and beautiful. And exhausted. We... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~235205398148 Mon, 4 Dec 2006 02:45:38 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_235205398148?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_284858814084?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author akpalau - After much research, we bought a Thule Evolution 1800 cargo box three years ago to expand our cargo capacity on road trips. Although we already have the classic, oversized American vehicle, which itself has lots of cargo space, we found the clutter in... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~284858814084 Tue, 28 Nov 2006 16:59:52 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_284858814084?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_263939198596?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author roomnine - I have used both the Yakima Mako Saddles and the Yakima LandShark Saddles. Both work fine, both are equally easy to install (very easy), but the Mako Saddles cost about twice as much. Why? You need 2 sets of Mako Saddles (about $60 each) to put one... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~263939198596 Tue, 10 Oct 2006 09:32:11 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_263939198596?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_256927960708?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author fireted - Here is some background before I start the full review ! I am 31 -5'10", 225 lbs and a Firefighter, my wife is30 - 5'5" and 104lb School Teacher. We drive a 2007 Ford Explorer NBX, paddling 2-16' Wilderness System Kayaks. No picture last year,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~256927960708 Thu, 21 Sep 2006 13:38:13 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_256927960708?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_251417693828?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author WulfsDen - There are two types of Thule Speedway 2 Bike Racks: the 961 which has been discontinued although it is still easy to find both second hand and new; and the 961XT which is the current model. I have the earlier model, but I will try to cover aspects... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~251417693828 Wed, 30 Aug 2006 13:51:48 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_251417693828?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_247446933124?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author libertyfolks - I have never owned a Thule product. I purchased this rather expensive truck rack because I believed the good reputation of Thule. What a mistake. Thule states that this rack is, “a medium-duty rack system thoughtfully designed to maximize the load... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~247446933124 Thu, 10 Aug 2006 13:40:20 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_247446933124?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_246279736964?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author jpwjr1 - We just returned from a vacation that almost ended two hours after it started! We were headed to San Diego with our Samsonite rooftop carrier...I've used it about four times. About 20 miles outside of Yuma, AZ I heard a strap flapping on the roof of... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~246279736964 Fri, 4 Aug 2006 14:09:23 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_246279736964?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_245358300804?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author juliethe24fan - This great product eliminates the rattle, wobble and wear and tear on your hitch receiver. I found that all you need is a hollow shank on the receiver and it's offered in sizes to fit a 2 inch and a 1.25 inch receiver. I found it direct from the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~245358300804 Mon, 31 Jul 2006 02:09:58 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_245358300804?linkin_id=8003929