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Gen III -Roof Rack & Sun Roof?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by Vikingen, Sep 14, 2011.

  1. Vikingen

    Vikingen Junior Member

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    Is there a roof rack that fits Prius Gen III with sun roof?

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    Vikingen
    Prius Gen II with 229.000 km. And still running.
    Prius Gen III with 2.000 km.
     
    #1 Vikingen, Sep 14, 2011
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  4. Vikingen

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    Thank you. I have read a couple of threads about roof racks in combination with sun roof. But noen whit a rack that allows the sun roof to be used without risk of damage.

    The link was to a fellow Norwegian with the Gen III. Prius is a popular car here :rockon:
     
    #4 Vikingen, Sep 15, 2011
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    I have a 2011 Prius with sunroof and solar roof. After reading all threads I could find, I bought the Whispbar roof rack - no rack system is described as suitable for use with the sunroof. While the rubber feet for the towers partially rest on the glass of both the sunroof and solar panel, most of the weight rests on the metal frame of the roof, and I am not concerned about damage (though am afraid I might hit the switch to open the sunroof by accident!). I don’t think any rack system will allow the sunroof to open, but could be wrong (Thule seems the most likely candidate http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uts7WBsjXQ )
    Read more about the impact it had on fuel economy: http://priuschat.com/threads/2011-prius-roof-rack-recommendations.97092/#ixzz2KEI4bI2O​
     
    #5 rjmcc1980, Feb 7, 2013
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