[kloker]

Moved to Racks section.

 

[Cdesmazes]

Full Yakima system with 52” crossbars. 90” skybox for skis. 2” hidden hitch receiver with full tilt bike rack. No regrets. Get inflatable SUPs. You could go wider on the bar but probably max 58”?

 

[Cdesmazes]

Yakima system with 90” skybox and fulltilt bike rack in 2” hidden hitch receiver. This system saves money but also gives wider cross
Bars for additional flexibility / usage. Can use on other vehicles.

 

[Michaelb1]

I have the Honda rails/crossbars and hitch/harness on my EX. They're both good and I think look better than any aftermarket stuff I looked at before buying. After negotiating on the price of the car I got to a point where they weren't going to come down anymore so I set my sights on playing with the accessories prices. I have the EX so that included needing side rails. I ended up having them install the side rails and bought the honda crossbars online for MUCH less than the dealer was asking and they're easy to install. To me whether to go with aftermarket or Honda was more about aesthetics but if you want maximum width on the cross bars aftermarket has more options.

Are the crossbars easy to take on and off? I don’t like having them on the vehicle when I don’t need them.

 

[shane adair]

Here's a photo of the Yakima racks with a Tbar that I use when carrying loaded ocean kayaks. They work on naked roofs.
View attachment 129689

I like those Yakima racks. What kind of rails are needed for that set up?

 

[patruns]

I like those Yakima racks. What kind of rails are needed for that set up?

They look like they bolt to the rail mounts. Rails not needed.

 

[Vincent medina]

Aftermarket hitches are fine but you’ll want to get oem roof rails and crossbars!

The basket I have mounted is quite popular (Here in NC) and should fit your crv just fine!

-Arksen 64 Inch Roof Basket (Amazon)

 

[patruns]

Aftermarket hitches are fine but you’ll want to get oem roof rails and crossbars! View attachment 146643
The basket I have mounted is quite popular (Here in NC) and should fit your crv just fine!

-Arksen 64 Inch Roof Basket (Amazon)

Depending on what year CRV you have, the factory rails may not be available. No one knows why.

In my opinion, cross bars that bolt to the rail mounts are more solid than those that mount to the rails.

 

[clindor]

Aftermarket hitches are fine but you’ll want to get oem roof rails and crossbars! View attachment 146643
The basket I have mounted is quite popular (Here in NC) and should fit your crv just fine!

-Arksen 64 Inch Roof Basket (Amazon)

Looks nice. I purchased a Surco safari rack from 4wheelonline. It is only 50" but enough for my needs, and the best part is that it came with crossbars already. My next plan is to add a fairing to reduce wind noise.