I think I know the answer here, but the 2014 CRV LX I just bought doesn't have roof rails. I need to purchase rails before installing racks, yes?
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YES, you eed to purchase rails before installing racks. Only some EX Version has the OEM Rails.
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Hey Sally, if your CRV did not come with the roof rails and the roof looks flat, then you will have to purchase the roof rails. Once those are in place the cross member racks are very easy to put on. They are very secure, just took out the two person kayak with no problems at all. Good luck... Pat
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The only model that comes with roof rails (the base to which you attach the cross bars) already installed are the CR-V EX-L (Leather) and EX-L Navi. Got leather? You have the side rails. No leather? No side rails. The dealer wanted $850 to install the rails and crossbars on a 2014 CR-V with cloth seats. Amazon is much cheaper, but you will have to attach the side rails to the car yourself or pay a garage or body shop to do it. I just ordered the crossbars to go on my EX-L that already has the rails. Amazon saved me over $500!
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Yes, you do! The crossbar connect into the roof rails so you need to purchase and install those first.
1743269
Good day, Civics typically have a naked roof with no rails for this to attach to installed at the factory. We recommend using the Buyer's Guide to see what will be required and what is compatible for your application. Thanks!
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The dealer may have installed the roof rails Part# 08L02-T0A-110, you will need to get the crossbars which are Part# 08L04-T0A-100. The 2013 crossbars are not the same as the ones for 2007-2011 model year CRVs. Hope this helps to answer your question.
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Check with your dealer on the 2013. I have 2010 roof rack cross bars. I just had my car in to the dealer for service and they gave me a 2014 MDX loaner. The cross bars would definitely NOT work with the 2014. So you need to call your dealer to ask about the 2013 model.
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You need to have some type of cross bars to mount the racks on. I have them mounted on a Subaru Forrester
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I own a 2013 Traverse and I purchased the T-Slot Roof Rails but I was not able to use them because my Traverse did not have the proper side bars. I believe the side vertical bars are called c-channels, if your Traverse doesn't have them then the T- Slot roof rails are obsolete. Unfortunately, I spent $200 on the Roof Rails and they are sitting in my garage.
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I guess I don't understand what you're asking. My vehicle doesn't have side rails either. If you're asking what to strap it to, we strap it to the rack (the horizontal bars it is sitting on).
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Racks are not required. The bag comes with straps and even instructions on how to secure with or with out a roof rack.
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You might check their website. I had cross bars on my roof rack and they mounted no problem.
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I have a 2014 CRV with "factory installed" roof rails. This set of cross bars fit like gloves----perfectly. Since the 2013-2014 CRVs and practically identical in exterior design, I believe these should fit your 2013 CRV. They install quite easily, even for those of us who are not mechanically inclined. And you can save lots of cash by not buying from the dealer and not having the dealer do the installation.
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You don't need any bars or rails to use this. It's not mounted but just strapped on with straps running through inside the car along the roof. Hope that helps.
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You have to have something to secure it to. My Honda Odyssey had two roof rails and it was fine
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Some rooftop accessories need to be secured to crossbars - you'll want to check with the manufacturer if they're required. I have a soft-side rooftop carrier that I attach to both the main rails and the crossbars. It would probably work without the crossbars, but I would use an additional tie-down strap or two to compensate.
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The ski racks? These roof racks are nice. Fit well. I think you are talking about the ski racks on the roof racks. Not included.
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The standard (base) package on the Forrester doesn't include rails. If that's your situation, you have to install a "Crossbar Set - Fixed" (dealer order # E3610SG500) that will take the place of these aero bars.
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I had to buy this after I had ordered the roof rack bars. My traverse was not equipped with the rail system. My roof had the plastic rail but I had to add the rail system. Hope this helped.
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it does not come with the rails. They are sold separately, and I'd recommend that you have them professionally installed