is there a Key to fit crossbars or to reposition
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Yes, there is a key. Each bar basically has three parts. One is the bar itself, then for each side there is the 2nd half of the 'clamp'. There's a piece attached to a screw that is turned to tighten, then you finally latch to secure it. It's locked with the key. It's pretty easy to put on/take off, can be done in 5 minutes.
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The crossbars simply clamp down where you put them- there is no designated spot to place them, which is important for me because I have a rooftop cargo box that requires the bars to be slid to where its brackets are. I believe the safety rules are to put the bars as far towards the back as they can go to do the job. The bars are only put in place when you need to carry something up top. Otherwise, you take them off and store them. They have screw-down clamps on each end of the bar, and a "Key" which you use to lock the screw-down handle in place, but the key itself does not release the bar to re-position it. The crossbars simply clamp down where you put them- there is no designated spot to place them, which is important for me because I have a rooftop cargo box that requires the bars to be slid to where its brackets are. I believe the safety rules are to put the bars as far towards the back as they can go to do the job. The bars are only put in place when you need to carry something up top. Otherwise, you take them off and store them. They have screw-down clamps on each end of the bar, and a "Key" which you use to lock the screw-down handle in place, but the key itself does not... » Read More The crossbars simply clamp down where you put them- there is no designated spot to place them, which is important for me because I have a rooftop cargo box that requires the bars to be slid to where its brackets are. I believe the safety rules are to put the bars as far towards the back as they can go to do the job. The bars are only put in place when you need to carry something up top. Otherwise, you take them off and store them. They have screw-down clamps on each end of the bar, and a "Key" which you use to lock the screw-down handle in place, but the key itself does not release the bar to re-position it. « Show Less
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The crossbars simply clamp down where you put them- there is no designated spot to place them, which is important for me because I have a rooftop cargo box that requires the bars to be slid to where its brackets are. I believe the safety rules are to put the bars as far towards the back as they can go to do the job. The bars are only put in place when you need to carry something up top. Otherwise, you take them off and store them. They have screw-down clamps on each end of the bar, and a "Key" which you use to lock the screw-down handle in place, but the key itself does not release the bar to re-position it.
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I'm sorry Jennifer, i have only bought the roof rack. I don't have the crossbars.
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Hi Christine - yyyyeah, about that, there are none! I read a bunch of the reviews and kinda figured it out on my own and I'm NOT very handy. Pop the plastic covers off the mounting areas (on the rails that already exist on your CR-V) with a small flathead screwdriver. You can determine where the four crossbar holders/mounts/whatever you wanna call them go by matching how they fit on the rails. Put the rubber strip on the crossbars facing up and the larger of the two crossbars goes in the front. Let me know if you want more info or tips! (austin.hill@mac.com) Good luck!
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Yes, bars can be moved (at least on my 2005 Odyssey). There are little marks on the inside of the track indicating the preferred location, but you can put them anywhere along the track. They aren't designed to move easily though. You'll need a few tools (maybe just a phillips screwdriver).
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I had trouble with this too. I tried 4 or 5 times, then it just fell into place. If you look at the picture carefully, the loops go over the bar and the bottom protruding arms hook on the bottom bar. Good Luck.
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I used the cord provided and was able to figure out a decent method. As someone else already stated, there is no 'right' way, but if you are reasonably handy and use some common sense, you'll get through it. I started at the middle of the crossbar and worked my way around to the back. Then repeated for the other side. The corners are a little challenging. You may want to check YouTube for ideas. Good luck.
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Hello, the way I adjusted is that I did not use the middle section. The horizontal bars cannot be changed, but you can shorten the width of the vertical bars. Good luck
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Not for the cross bar. Came with the nut and washers for the top though. I just went and bought new bolts from the hardware store.
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Yes! If the crossbars aren't adjustable in distance apart, you will have to drill holes in the box base to make it fit what you're working with. Should be no problem.
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I don't know what the dimensions of your crossbars are. you can get your info and compare it to the Rhino Rack cross bar specs and decide from their.
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The cross bars slide in the rails from the back (search youtube) for installs - they are completely adjustable & easy to move
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Yes they have crossbars and the crossbars are built in you don't have to remove them to roll it up.
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Yes you can. The crossbars can be loosen with hand screws and slide them forward and back along the rails.
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The crossbars are easy to put on and take off. We leave ours on all the time since they look great!
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Over all great product......but really???? No....crossbars are not included.
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I have a Trailblazer with wide crossbars and there is lots of room for adjustment left over.
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When I was putting it on the back bar didn't align perfectly. That said, if you put all the bolts in loosely and tighten them you will not have a problem. I wouldn't let this issue stop you from buying the racks, but I was glad I knew about it when I was putting them on. They look so much better than the other general fit crossbars that are out there.