do I need a roof rack or will it attach to the top of my KIA through the windows?
890901
Yes, It does come with 4 strap brackets that are L shaped and turned so that they will fit on the edge of the roof and the door closes up against it. Mine has a roof rack I use so I did not use the roof edge strap bracket.
890902
I think it would work to strap it through the windows. It comes with some window clamps to use with the existing ties on the bag, but I would recommend using tie-downs, rachet straps instead. I used rachet straps around the Soft pack (attached to the roof rack) and it worked great! Also we did go through some rain (not an excessive amount) and everything stayed dry. Hope this helps.
1945824
Yes I installed it by screwing into the cross member in the roof, be careful not to go though the top of your car
1890607
They attach directly to the roof. I have a 2013 ford CMAX. It does need an attachment for each particular car, as seen on their web page.
85445
You need a roof rack or the rails for one. If you do then the nylon straps loop around and tighten by a simple pull of the straps through the buckles.
1149065
For this you are going to need to measure the how high the glass goes when the roof it's fully open, and compare with the specifications provided for the roof rack. I personally think it will. The problem is what other products are you going to attach to the roof rack For instance, the bike rack is have now won't clear. Good luck and let other one now if possible.
927917
I believe you will need the too windshield channel, body channels, and side door window frames that mount on the side of the windshield. You will also need the bar that secures the top to the tailgate.
1346363
Yeah. It'll work. Bought this rack and put it on a similar suv that had a small spoiler above rear window and it works well without the straps rubbing on the spoiler or anything. I was worried that the clips to secure the top of the rack wouldn't seat into the top of the rear door jamb because of the spoiler but the rack came with adapters that allow you to connect the straps to the rear of your roof rack.
530159
I'm no expert but I agree with you. This bag should sit flat on your roof and just use the rack to secure it. This does include straps to secure using your doors. I believe they even make a smaller size bag that may fit your vehicle better.
1474654
It should. The hardware to attach the roof rack varies by car model, so that it fits the particular curve (or in your case, lack of curve) of the car body and mounting rails (something to think about if you plan to buy another car soon - not saying you should!). The Cube is pretty exotic; but they seem to have the customized hardware for most production models (this is one reason for the cost). And, I would think that a much higher % of Cube owners have roof racks than, say, a Toyota Avalon. The fit on my Ford Focus was tight and secure. You do have to pay close attention to the exact distance behind the windshield (and ahead of the rear rood edge) to place the mounts. Measure twice - very little room for error. It's a good quality product, and I'm glad I spend the extra money.
311642
I have a vehical with a roof rack and crossbars. For vehicles without, you have to run the straps inside your vehicle, whether its a 2 or 4 door.
1744817
You need to mount it to the car like a suction cup base and the RAM Arm. They have other bases other than suction cup to attach to your window.
1249392
It does not attach directly to the roof, it is only a cross bar rack. There are no attachments for roofs without runner bars.
179861
If it is the right one for your car it should have every thing you need. The brackets go into the roof rails with included bolts and the brackets are attached to the cross bars. At least that was the case with mine. It said no directions included, but they were.
1801603
You would definitely want to strap it to a car rack. Otherwise the bottom would scratch up your roof because the underneath is a hard plastic.
2097961
You have to have something to secure it to. My Honda Odyssey had two roof rails and it was fine
930404
yes it has a strap that will go through the door jambs and still allows you to open and close the doors, You don't need to have a roof rack, we went from CA to IN with no problems at all.
808942
Car came with roof rack but without cross bars. My guess is that it's a dealer only item and you probably want thenm to install it also.