so, i finally decided to install a roof rack on my CR-V. thought it’d be easy, right? But nah, it took a few tries and a bit of head-scratching. first thing, you gotta get the right roof rack for your model. i learned that the hard way after ordering one that just didn’t fit.
once you have the right one, it’s mostly about lining up the brackets with those pre-drilled holes. i recommend having a buddy around—it’s helpful to have someone hold the rack while you screw it in. trust me, it’s tricky to balance the rack and get it tight at the same time.
also, don’t forget to check the weight limit. i almost loaded it with my mountain bike and camping gear—would’ve been a disaster. have you installed one yourself? any tips to save my next install?
I ve done this on my 2020 CRV in California and it was a bit challenging but totally worth it. Just make sure you have all the tools ready.
The instructions were straightforward but fitting the crossbars took some muscle.
so I remember when I installed the roof rack on my CRV here in Colorado and it was a bit tricky like getting the brackets lined up was a puzzle I didn’t expect.
having a friend help me made it way easier and honestly it felt kinda satisfying when we finally secured it
definitely put some music on to make it more fun though
just be sure to double check everything once you’re done
so I put a roof rack on my CRV last summer in Michigan took me about an hour and it wasn’t as hard as I thought it would be I used some online guides and just went for it
one piece of advice make sure you align everything right or you’ll be chasing rattles forever trust me I ve been there
I’ve installed mine in a parking lot in Michigan took me forever but it was worth it for all the road trips.
Just make sure you have the right tools handy.
I remember struggling with my CRV roof rack last summer in Toronto. It was a hot mess at first but once I figured out the alignment it became easy. A friend helped out too so that was cool. I’ve seen folks do it solo but teamwork seems to win. Just make sure to check the torque settings.
Just last summer I decided my Honda CRV needed a roof rack for that camping trip up in the Rockies. I ve never tackled anything like that before but it turned out to be pretty fun. I watched a bunch of YouTube videos which helped a ton.
Make sure you have a friend around to help hold things in place. Getting it centered is tricky.
I ve tackled a few roof rack installs on my CRV up in Toronto and it can be tricky. Just make sure you got all the tools handy.
Took me way longer than expected cause I was missing a bolt haha. But once it’s up it feels solid.
I remember when I was trying to install a roof rack on my 2015 CRV in Ontario last summer. I thought it was gonna be easy but I ended up watching a bunch of YouTube videos and regretted not just getting a pro.
I did finally get it on though and it felt kinda nice driving around with my kayak up there. Just make sure you get the right tools or you might be frustrated like I was. Wouldn’t trade that summer experience for anything.
I ve installed my CRV roof rack in my garage in Seattle it was kind of a pain but worth it
makes trips way easier now
I had a wild time installing my roof rack last summer in Maine. I thought I was a pro but ended up hunting for parts in a rainstorm.
Turns out just following the manual helps but hey who reads those right?