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My 2010 permanent racks and storage pod

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by zeddex, Oct 30, 2009.

  1. zeddex

    zeddex New Member

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    I know that this has been touched on before - but I just want to chime in with photos in case this can benefit someone else. I opted to go with the permanent rails and Yakima towers/racks. I could not be happier. Yes, I was a little nervous having racks installed permanently....but its really the way to go. The cross bars/towers pop off in seconds and I have no noticeable loss in MPG with only the rails. I shopped around for a good storage pod as well and settled on the Yakima Skybox 16. It fits the Prius perfectly - no interference with the hatchback or antennae and zero visible overhang from the front seats! I had the rails installed at Rack Attack in Portland, OR.
     

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    May I asked how much does it cost you total? It looks very good !

    Are holes need to be drilled thru the roof?
     
    #2 RL Prius, Nov 8, 2009
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    Looks good and I bet saves some hassle compared to the removable solutions!
    I had sent a question to Toyota and haven't heard from yet - but do you know what's the roof load carrying capacity of the Prius?

    Thanks,
    Mihir

     
    #3 ramdulari, Nov 8, 2009
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    Guess that's not a good option for anyone with a Solar Roof!
     
    #4 bighouse, Nov 8, 2009
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    This looks great. I intend to buy a Prius 2010 soon and to have a similar setup.

    Bumping this issue a little bit. Can someone confirm the solar roof really does prevent installing the rails?

    I saw on a different thread ("Thule vs. Yakima Roof Rack for 2010 Prius") that it is possible to install some roof racks with the solar roof while closed, but I am hoping for this permanent solution for a no-hassle install/removal.
     
    #5 jonshu, Nov 27, 2009
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    patsparks An Aussie perspective

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    Do your own conversion if you use a mass measurement which is not SI compliant.
     
    #6 patsparks, Nov 28, 2009
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    patsparks An Aussie perspective

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    I don't think drilling holes in the glass sliding roof or solar panels will be very good for either.
     
    #7 patsparks, Nov 28, 2009
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