Many reviews but I am confused how this installs easily if the gold ends do not come off. So help me out- how did all of you install this without taki
1109072
I am not a "gadget-person" at all; however, even I had no trouble at all twisting off the gold cap and installing the arm.
1109073
I did not have any problem removing the ends...your's may just be very tight.I assume that you tried to remove both sides?
1109074
The gold ends are SUPPOSED to come off. Ours did not. But, I called Westinghouse and was able to have them send me others which the ends DO come off and they sent them at no expense to me. The Westinghouse company was great.
1109075
The ends do come off, I took one end off and installed it; it's s little tight but they do come off. These are better than the plastic ones.
2149767
This unit comes with a windshield mount and suction cups. You may need to bend the bracket slightly so that the unit is level depending on the angular rake of your windshield. Don't attempt to bend the bracket with the unit in place. Remove it from the bracket with the quick release button. This device only operates when plugged into your lighter socket. This cord comes with the unit. Everything you need to "plug and play" is included. Recommend turning the "POP" mode off when setting up first time. Too many annoying false alarms. My unit seems to work very well. I hope this helps and good luck! This unit comes with a windshield mount and suction cups. You may need to bend the bracket slightly so that the unit is level depending on the angular rake of your windshield. Don't attempt to bend the bracket with the unit in place. Remove it from the bracket with the quick release button. This device only operates when plugged into your lighter socket. This cord comes with the unit. Everything you need to "plug and play" is included. Recommend turning the "POP" mode off when setting up first time. Too many annoying false alarms. My unit seems to work very well. I hope... » Read More This unit comes with a windshield mount and suction cups. You may need to bend the bracket slightly so that the unit is level depending on the angular rake of your windshield. Don't attempt to bend the bracket with the unit in place. Remove it from the bracket with the quick release button. This device only operates when plugged into your lighter socket. This cord comes with the unit. Everything you need to "plug and play" is included. Recommend turning the "POP" mode off when setting up first time. Too many annoying false alarms. My unit seems to work very well. I hope this helps and good luck! « Show Less
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I absolutely LOVE mine. The only problem I had in installation was the fact that the ceiling was so close to the trim, I had difficulty gaining enough leverage to pound the nail it. Using a screw gun was impossible. BUT, I got it done by turning the hammer sideways. You would have to install some type of molding at the top of the window in order to secure the bracket. It only takes 1 nail, just one...so easy. I would find something decorative or even plain, wide enough for the bracket and thick enough, so it doesn't split, and screw it to the wall above the window. You can paint it the same color as the walls and it would be virtually invisible (the bracket would cover it for the most part). I absolutely LOVE mine. The only problem I had in installation was the fact that the ceiling was so close to the trim, I had difficulty gaining enough leverage to pound the nail it. Using a screw gun was impossible. BUT, I got it done by turning the hammer sideways. You would have to install some type of molding at the top of the window in order to secure the bracket. It only takes 1 nail, just one...so easy. I would find something decorative or even plain, wide enough for the bracket and thick enough, so it doesn't split, and screw it to the wall above the window. You can paint it the same... » Read More I absolutely LOVE mine. The only problem I had in installation was the fact that the ceiling was so close to the trim, I had difficulty gaining enough leverage to pound the nail it. Using a screw gun was impossible. BUT, I got it done by turning the hammer sideways. You would have to install some type of molding at the top of the window in order to secure the bracket. It only takes 1 nail, just one...so easy. I would find something decorative or even plain, wide enough for the bracket and thick enough, so it doesn't split, and screw it to the wall above the window. You can paint it the same color as the walls and it would be virtually invisible (the bracket would cover it for the most part). « Show Less
2112504
I un-Velcroed the padding on the roll bar and pushed the inside half of the padding up, slipped the buckle down between the rollbar and sound bar then pulled the roll bar padding back down into place. Easy! Top is great! I had the same concerns before I made my purchase because of the divide in the reviews. Initially, I tried to unscrew the sound bar but the torx bit snapped off. I didn't have any trouble fitting mine while in the garage, but working with the windshield channel was interesting.
1164766
Got any pictures? I remember feeling like I was stretching it a bit when I first installed it. It's also much easier in warmer weather. I could maybe help out more if I saw pictures and better understood the problem.
80956
It's a pain. I struggle every single time I remove it. Basically I get a coin that fits best in the slot on the right lower side. I turn with the coin and pry my fingernail between the seam where the halves meet at the extreme right corner of the case. It will usually pops apart once you've wedged your fingernail between the halves.Maybe someone out there has a better method, if so I'd love to hear it too.
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I can't remember exactly how we attached it. I seem to remember black U-bolts that come through pre-drilled holes in the rack. I don't remember the front to back dimension. I remember it was quite secure. It was installed on a 2003 BMW 325i sedan with OEM rails. We don't have that car anymore, and the rack is in a storage facility, out-of-state (consequence of having 3 kids all over the world.) I remember being impressed with the design, both before and after our 2000-mile trip. At the time, it was the only structured car-top case you could get that was compactable. We didn't have any problems. I can't remember exactly how we attached it. I seem to remember black U-bolts that come through pre-drilled holes in the rack. I don't remember the front to back dimension. I remember it was quite secure. It was installed on a 2003 BMW 325i sedan with OEM rails. We don't have that car anymore, and the rack is in a storage facility, out-of-state (consequence of having 3 kids all over the world.) I remember being impressed with the design, both before and after our 2000-mile trip. At the time, it was the only structured car-top case you could get that was compactable. We didn't have any... » Read More I can't remember exactly how we attached it. I seem to remember black U-bolts that come through pre-drilled holes in the rack. I don't remember the front to back dimension. I remember it was quite secure. It was installed on a 2003 BMW 325i sedan with OEM rails. We don't have that car anymore, and the rack is in a storage facility, out-of-state (consequence of having 3 kids all over the world.) I remember being impressed with the design, both before and after our 2000-mile trip. At the time, it was the only structured car-top case you could get that was compactable. We didn't have any problems. « Show Less
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I have seen many people post comments stating that it was easy to install. I'm not an electrician, and recommend you have someone who understands the installation to help. The instructions are not step by step, which makes this an above general knowledge installation.
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There were no instructions in my box so it took longer than it should have. I have a 2006 Odyssey LX. First off the rails for front and back are different lengths. Look for a label on the rail that says "Front", the other rail is for the back. 1. Organize the screws and washers since they are all in the same bag. 2. Remove the back rail cap by inserting a small screw driver in the clip hole and work the cap to the rear of the van. I used a buck knife to pry between the cap and rail to get it sliding back. You have to use the rear cap because the front doesn't allow the cross rail inserts to be slid into the mounting rail. Put this on after the cross rails are installed in case 3. Slide in the cross rail inserts and position them at the desired location. 4. Put the front rail on first. The cross rail inserts are made with very soft metal, if it gets cross threaded you have to remove the cross tab inserts and run the screw from the bottom to fix the threads. It took me a couple of hours because I spent a lot of time figuring out. This link is for a 2003 (http://www.handa-accessories.com/odyssey/odycrossbars.pdf) , and shows the front cap removal. The 2006 is definitely the rear cover. I also had real problems with cross threading, but I worked through it. It is very important to not force anything on this installation.
1167813
You have to pull at both ends. Let it get some air in where the divider is in the back and it should come off.
2197639
just got done doing it myself... took me about 40 minutes. man it is tight up in there to remove the one bolt! i do have big hands... a little FYI, it is held on by ONE 5/8" bolt on the top right side of the light. i had to do it all blind. removed the small splash guard, enough to fit my hand up to the light. and it was all by feeling from there on out. removed the old bulb first from the housing, then removed the 5/8" bolt. when i installed the new lamp, i first removed the light bulb from the housing (to make it easier to access that bolt that holds it to the cars bumper) then popped the bulb in when the bolt was tight. and connected the wires. just got done doing it myself... took me about 40 minutes. man it is tight up in there to remove the one bolt! i do have big hands... a little FYI, it is held on by ONE 5/8" bolt on the top right side of the light. i had to do it all blind. removed the small splash guard, enough to fit my hand up to the light. and it was all by feeling from there on out. removed the old bulb first from the housing, then removed the 5/8" bolt. when i installed the new lamp, i first removed the light bulb from the housing (to make it easier to access that bolt that holds it to the cars bumper) then... » Read More just got done doing it myself... took me about 40 minutes. man it is tight up in there to remove the one bolt! i do have big hands... a little FYI, it is held on by ONE 5/8" bolt on the top right side of the light. i had to do it all blind. removed the small splash guard, enough to fit my hand up to the light. and it was all by feeling from there on out. removed the old bulb first from the housing, then removed the 5/8" bolt. when i installed the new lamp, i first removed the light bulb from the housing (to make it easier to access that bolt that holds it to the cars bumper) then popped the bulb in when the bolt was tight. and connected the wires. « Show Less
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To be honest if you are having issues with that i would recommend you take it to a professional, for safety reasons. but if you insist on doing it then you need a small allen key i don't know what size i think 1.5 and there is a little screw on the gold connector. you have to disassemble the fuse plastics one side at a time and splice maybe a 1/4 inch back at the end of the power cable. i even cut a few braids out of the power cable so it fits a bit better. if you dont have an allen key just have some one do this for you.There can be serious problems if that wire pops out while your driving ie your car catching fire. To be honest if you are having issues with that i would recommend you take it to a professional, for safety reasons. but if you insist on doing it then you need a small allen key i don't know what size i think 1.5 and there is a little screw on the gold connector. you have to disassemble the fuse plastics one side at a time and splice maybe a 1/4 inch back at the end of the power cable. i even cut a few braids out of the power cable so it fits a bit better. if you dont have an allen key just have some one do this for you.There can be serious problems if that wire pops out while your driving... » Read More To be honest if you are having issues with that i would recommend you take it to a professional, for safety reasons. but if you insist on doing it then you need a small allen key i don't know what size i think 1.5 and there is a little screw on the gold connector. you have to disassemble the fuse plastics one side at a time and splice maybe a 1/4 inch back at the end of the power cable. i even cut a few braids out of the power cable so it fits a bit better. if you dont have an allen key just have some one do this for you.There can be serious problems if that wire pops out while your driving ie your car catching fire. « Show Less
1796610
I did not install it - a friend of mine did. But he said it installed perfectly by precisely following the instructions. He also said the enclosed hardware worked without any problems. Sorry for no more details than that!
882791
It's easier to install than others I've ever used. And you can find the instruction inside the package. Good luck~~
1321058
Hi, This really very easy to install, it uses double sided tape. It comes with and installation instructions and template. I can email or fax you a copy of the instructions. regards,Jef
2004386
Hi, I have bought this since March and till this day i don't know how to install it!! it's very complicated and no one from the company answers any questions. so if you haven't bought it yet i advise you not to!
380669
you lose your money. Mine works great. Or go to a dealer and get ready for a very very large invoice. took me less than 15 minutes to unscrew the center arm rest box at bottom is two philips screws and lift out and disconnect the three connectors you might have to use a special tool to pop free the holding tags and the new one just fits right in. if the tabs are broken you'll have to get an offset screw driver to use the screw hole tabs to secure. my thoughts are you're buying online a product to allow you to open and close the windows/doors/etc! pay the man or get your hands a little busy but it's a personal decision. good luck!