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Suggestion for luggage carrier - is the cross-bar required ???
Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2007 2:50 am
by kentb31
Hi...Looking for a luggage carrier...I have a 2006 Vibe. It does not come with cross bars.I know nothing about luggage carrier or car-top carrier.For any luggage carrier, are the cross bars necessary ? I just called the local Pontiac dealers and they want $177 for the cross bars.I am just wondering if it's necessary ? Could I get a carrier that attaches to the rack instead ? Thanks!
Re: Suggestion for luggage carrier - is the cross-bar required ??? (kentb31)
Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2007 3:11 am
by nygiantzz1
I would have to say yes, I don't think many of the carriers out there are as wide as the roof racks. You can usually get crossbars on Ebay for a lot cheaper than the dealer if you don't mind buying used. I got mine for 76.00 on Ebay. There are aftermarket options for bolt on crossbars too. Check out
http://www.thuleracks.com
Re: Suggestion for luggage carrier - is the cross-bar required ??? (kentb31)
Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2007 11:40 am
by prathman
AFAIK, you need some type of crossbar to attach the luggage carriers (and the crossbars may come in handy later for other purposes as well). If you want new GM cross bars you can get them a little cheaper than the dealer price at:http://pontiac.autowebaccessor...8.php
Re: Suggestion for luggage carrier - is the cross-bar required ??? (kentb31)
Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2007 1:26 am
by harryyiii
I do not believe that the crossbars are required for a soft luggage carrier. These typically sit directly on the roof.