Roofrack

[VX KAT]

I've been looking at roof racks in depth just this week...surfing the many galleries here...takes some time to do the searching, but there's tons of pics! Most are either the Thule Xpedition 696 (large) or 695 (small), or the Yakima Load Warrier

Check out the galleries of these VXrs...this should keep you busy a while:
JAFO
MSHARDEMAN
SPAZZ
taylorRitchie
LDub
KiethVXlvr
nocturnalVX
kpaske
TEN36VX

[Riff Raff]

Roof rack??? Not for me. Roof racks cause too much air-drag which results in poor MPG. A better solution is to remove the worthless backseat, and stow all of your gear inside the cargo area. Sleek and smooth makes the VX a happy VX, instead of a wind-catcher with a roof rack.

[pbkid]

Roof rack??? Not for me. Roof racks cause too much air-drag which results in poor MPG. A better solution is to remove the worthless backseat, and stow all of your gear inside the cargo area. Sleek and smooth makes the VX a happy VX, instead of a wind-catcher with a roof rack.

you gonna store 4 snowboards, a full size spare, a hi-lift, and 3 friends in your VX with no back seat??

[Ldub]

Roof rack??? Not for me. Roof racks cause too much air-drag which results in poor MPG. A better solution is to remove the worthless backseat, and stow all of your gear inside the cargo area. Sleek and smooth makes the VX a happy VX, instead of a wind-catcher with a roof rack.

But to REALLY get that mileage up there, you need some lightweight, low unsprung weight, 2 ply bicycle tires...

T-J off...

[VX KAT]

I've been looking at roof racks in depth just this week...surfing the many galleries here...takes some time to do the searching, but there's tons of pics! Most are either the Thule Xpedition 696 (large) or 695 (small), or the Yakima Load Warrior

UPDATE....got the Yakima Load Warrior rack, fits great, looks great, glad I got it! Got the spare tire carrier as well so I can carry a full size spare up top when needed. Thanks to all who answered my many questions and gave me input!




and here you can see Nikki the mini Aussie plastered against the car window desperately looking out at her "daddy" (taking the pic).....one could say she's a "daddy's girl"...

[superstang460]

What size safari racks do you guys have? I'm lookin at a Surco 5" 40x50 but not sure if I should push it and go bigger. Any thoughts from guys who have one and wish they went bigger/smaller? Thanks again for the help

[etlsport]

heres a shot of the yakima load warrior on my vx.. its 39" wide, 44" long 6.5" high.. then the light rack i made for it sticks another 4 inches or so past it

[crotchrocket]

i've always liked this setup, its what my VX is modeled on / going to be I love the rack

[superstang460]

etlsport,
Thank you so much for that side shot of your rack...wow that sounds perverted, lol.

If yours is 39x44 I think the 40x50 I'm lookin at would be perfect for me as it would go from the rear wing to the back edge of the door or so, plus I will be adding lights as well. That is exactly what I needed to see. thank you again for the visual aid

[Moncha]

I love my LW! Good choice and might I say, your VX looks Maaaaaaaaaaaaarvalous!

[99VC]

I agree , LOOKS GREAT>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

[pbkid]

lookin good kat!

[Ldub]

I've always wanted to say this without getting slapped......

Hey Kat....NICE RACK !

Ahhhh Ha-Ha-Ha-Ha-Ha-Ha-Ha-Ha-Ha-Ha-Ha-Ha.........

I think I'm SOOOOOOO funny...

In all seriously...it looks great Sue!...

[VX KAT]

I've always wanted to say this without getting slapped......

Hey Kat....NICE RACK !

Ahhhh Ha-Ha-Ha-Ha-Ha-Ha-Ha-Ha-Ha-Ha-Ha-Ha.........

I think I'm SOOOOOOO funny...
:

That's OK Dub I listened to about 10 variations on that all day yesterday....Dave thinks HE'S SO FUNNY!!!

[Ldub]

I love my LW! !

Well Boss Man, & right back atcha...

But don't you think you should'v started a new thread???

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