Are these easy to take on/off, or once they are on, is it suggested they stay on..? Debating the OEM's vs. Genuine.
1104627
From experience I would say leave them on. It can be difficult to put them on due the the location of the bolts.
1104628
I returned mine to seller. Very cheaply made (plastic brackets, bad fit etc.). Bought OEM---Very well made and perfect fit!!
1104629
Hi Kate, it only took me a few minutes and it was don so I suppose doing it often shouldn't be too much trouble. However, take care of the plastic parts that cover the "roots" (where they go into the car) because they are fragile when installing, in fact one of mine came broken but they replaced it immediately. Other than that, they stayed on for the last 2 years without a problem.
1104630
No they are not east to take on and off and the paint chips off so in 6 months the look terrible.
1104631
You can easily take them off. You'll just need an align wrench. I don't think it's very practical to take them off and on.
1104632
Kate, These are very user friendly. It may take 10 minutes per rail by yourself, 4 minutes with help.
1376731
Unfortunately, I believe you may have installed them improperly. Had mine on for quire a long while and haven't had any issues.
665507
The ones that I purchased were OEM and I have had no problem at all with them. I purchased 2 so I have a spare at home and also in my car.
1624508
I take mine off every time I put the boat up. Yes, they're easy to install and take off. Just use an allen wrench to make sure they're tight, so they don't move around when boating or trailering. Just loosen and unplug. I store them in the original box.
533768
Yes, they're fairly easy to remove for washing. Shouldn't take more than a minute to take off. Putting them back on can take a few minutes, but even that's pretty straightforward and easy.
2227679
Short answer: yes. I just got some and they actually fit better than the ones that came with it. Jury is still out on flight time, but these have a higher rating than the originals ao they should last longer. Hope this helps.
1183978
Pull off, but it has a kind of rubber gasket around the top which makes it extremely snug and secure. Easy on and easy off. I bought them for my husband and he loves them for on the go.
478184
You know, it took me forever to get my case off. I watched a video online. But, I ended up getting the bottom off super easy. The top, I started from the bottom, and got those loose and then slid my fingers around the side. Be careful though, I pinched my finger really bad =[ I think they are meant to stay on once they are on!
1657762
Yes, very easy! All parts come off easily. I wash them on gentle and hang dry. They look as good as new.
1954850
oh its super easy to put on and remove. its attached with little buckle straps. so just click them and go. very easy!
2105481
You have to put them on. They are easy to place and easy to remove. Hope this helps.
1945177
they slip on and off easily. view is ok. i pull a 22 ft long full widith trailer. can see ok for cars passing and backing rig into place. i recommend them. I have left them own when not hauling for a little while. they stick way out past the normal driving mirrors. thus easiest to remove. which is easy enough. yes good item. these screw down, but do not scratch original equipment. Just adds to what is already there.
827650
I actually haven't put them on yet. I can't seem to get the old one off. Just the vw symbol that was glued on has come off. Sorry - not helpful.
1825866
It sure it. Last year I ordered them and they came a couple of days later. I slapped them on and their still on. No trouble, easy to install and I hope they stay on for many years to come.
2154359
No, you don't have to. LOL! I just went and checked it, they come off. Hope it helps.
1469868
Yes they are. You actually need to take them off in any position other than upright. They slide on and off with ease.
551217
I never had a problem with them before, the product itself is great and is the only one I like and continue to use among all other brands. So easy to install and not easy to be removed unless you want to remove it.