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Roof Racks

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by ocean7847, Aug 12, 2013.

  1. ocean7847

    ocean7847 Junior Member

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    Just upgraded from the Gen II to the Gen III prius, and my roof racks are no longer compatible. :(

    Looking to get a new set but hoping to hear from the forum on which racks you have selected and the pros/cons of them. I used the Rhino Racks on the Gen II and they worked great, if they looked a little bulky to the eye. I use the racks to mount a 15' racing paddleboard and will be also using them for a new mountain bike.

    Thoughts, stories, ideas, pics appreciated!
     
    #1 ocean7847, Aug 12, 2013
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    john1701a Prius Guru

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    What brand & year ?

    My fairly new Yakima only needed new back clips to transfer from my gen 2 to 3.
     
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    I sell racks... including rhino, you may just need to replace the pad and clamps... the crossbar you have are about 3.15 inches longer than the set for gen3... do yours have about an inch and a half adjustment room on each side to make them smaller?

    SCH-I535 ? 4
     
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    I just bought the Thule 480R foot pack with ARB53 bars. I'm going to us it hold a cargo box.
     
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    I do believe there is sufficient room, but my conversation with the Rhino Rack people directly said that I couldn't trade them out - the wouldn't fit properly. That may be their salesmen side or their legal team talking, but considering the need to have a stable fit I don't want to take the risk.
     
    #6 ocean7847, Aug 21, 2013
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    Im triying to find the right clip size for Q tower system to install on my 2014 prius Gen III and cant figure it out, yakima staff not too helpful,
    Any advice is very welcome, Thanks.
     
    #7 EscobarJD, Aug 15, 2015
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    Hi Lindsi, I'm looking for a rack. I've got a Prius II, 2010 model. Can you please let me know of any used (& therefore, inexpensive) options that may be available with you? Thanks! ~AZ
     
    #8 AZ Zaidi, Oct 5, 2016
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