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Roof rack (kayaks) for v with moon roof

Discussion in 'Prius v Accessories and Modifications' started by SELLIS, Dec 3, 2013.

  1. SELLIS

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    I just bought a 2014 v three with moon roof and need a solution for roof racks (only want to add the racks when transporting the kayaks). I have some Thule racks I took off my Mazda5 but don't think they will work (the bars) with the moon roof. The sale rep recommended vacuum suction. I guess foam pads would also be an option. Just wondering if anyone has suggestions. Thanks!
     
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    I can tell you that roof top carriers can be used with the European Prius+/v with panoramic roof. Here are photos from a Toyota Europe website.
     

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    My 2010 had a moonroof and carried 2 kayaks...
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    Obviously, you can't open it then. But since the rack tower rest on the metal frame over the doors, it's basically a non-issue.
     
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    I know that there is a brand called a Yakima Rack which comes with steel head trays and I have a few friends that own cars with moon roofs, one of my friends owns a civic and they said they have never really had a problem using it on their moon roofs before so it might be something worth checking out at least.
     
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    Hey, John1701a, what brand are your roof racks? It looks like those will work - I want to check them out!
     
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    I went on Yakima's website and they don't currently have a solution for a 2014 Prius with panoramic moon roof.
     
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    Delay with availability info is nothing new. Hopefully, it won't take too long.

    Yakima is what I have.
     
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    Check out the Thule website, they have what you need.
     
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