by Rack Magic Woman on November 30, 2011
Q: I’ve got a Mazda5 minivan with integrated side rails on the roof and am looking for a roof rack set to load a soft carrier onto. Looks like you guys have several options and expert advice. Can you advise on an option for me?
A: We actually offer a cargo bag (the Yakima FarOut Pro Roof Bag) that can mount directly to the roof of most vehicles without any additional racks. However, your Mazda 5 has sliding rear doors, which I believe may not allow this, though you may be able to mount it through the front doors. This would be the best option, since you will only be using it once in a great while.
Otherwise you will need a base rack to attach a cargo bag. The least expensive, yet still quality, option will be the Inno IN-XR Roof Rack System (includes IN-XR stays, B117 cross bars and TR120 fit hooks). NOTE: this assumes your Mazda 5 is a 2006-2010. If not then the actual fit and components may be different.
Using this base rack will give you many more options of cargo bags to choose from. Here are a couple to look at:
SportRack Sherpa 13 Car Roof Bag – bare bones, budget bag.
Thule 846 Quest Roof Bag – middle of the road in features and price.
Thule 857 Caravan Roof Bag – best bang for your buck.
by rackdawg on September 5, 2011
Picture of the all-new Inno Racks BRA130 Flex Top Aero roof bag, an all-purpose car roof rack cross bars mounting cargo luggage storage bag.
Just released to Inno Racks dealers across North America is the unique and innovative BRA130 Inno Flex Top Aero roof bag, a fully-featured multi-purpose cargo luggage carrier bag for transporting a wide variety of gear and equipment including luggage, sports gear (even holds up to 4 snowboards), golf clubs, baby strollers and baby joggers, camping equipment and much more. And with a 14 cu/ft cargo carrying capacity there is plenty of room for hauling gear for the whole family. The 65 inch length is also the perfect size to fit any vehicle, from small 2 door cars on up to SUV’s. The universal mounting Inno Racks Quick Mount hardware fits any factory rack crossbars and any aftermarket multi-purpose base roof rack cross bars from Inno, Thule, Whispbar, Yakima and others. Plus, the base of the Inno BRA130 Flex Top Aero roof bag has built-in tracks to allow the mounting clamps to variably position forward and backward for finding the ideal position on the vehicle roof top (especially nice for cars that have a rear hatch door and ensuring it won’t contact the back of the roof bag when the hatch door is opened up). What really makes the BRA 130 Inno Flex Top Aero roof bag stand apart from all other car rooftop cargo luggage bags is the integrated folding frame system that supports the structure of the bag. This serves to keep the bag aerodynamic and fuel friendly on the vehicle and looking good at all times, as well as making it easy to access the contents transported in the bag. Plus, the full zippers on both sides of the bag provide convenient dual access from either side of the vehicle. When the Inno Flex Top Aero is not needed, the frame can fully collapse flat, eliminating the need to remove the bag and also ensure optimal fuel efficiency and aerodynamics. Locks are also included for locking the zippers and protecting all items from theft when left unattended.
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by rackdawg on June 2, 2011
Picture of the Yakima Racks 8007173 FarOut Pro roof bag, a car rooftop soft-sided cargo luggage storage bag. Besides being a waterproof roof bag, the Yakima Far Out Pro fits all vehicle roof top configurations - those with factory rack crossbars from Yakima, Whispbar, Inno, Thule etc, even cars with totally bare roof tops -- as opposed to the barely covered bottom on the model in the photo 
Yakima Racks has you totally covered (as opposed to the barely covered model in the picture above) when it comes to gearing up to hit the road for all your summer vacation destinations. Besides offering hard plastic cargo roof boxes and cargo roof baskets, they now offer a line of premium waterproof roof bags. Headlining the series is the all-new 8007173 Yakima FarOut Pro roof bag, which features a host unique innovations such as a 9 cu/ft cargo storage capacity that optionally expands to 12 cu/ft when you need to bring luggage, camping equipment and other cargo gear for the entire family. The Yakima FarOut Pro bag also attaches to cars with totally bare roof tops, a unique feature not offered on other competitors’ models. Of course it also works on factory racks, with or without cross bars, and any roof racks from Yakima, Whispbar, Thule, Inno and more. It is a great alternative to much more expensive and more difficult to install and store hard-shell cargo roof boxes. The Yakima Far Out Pro roof bag folds up for easy, convenient storage.
see all Yakima car rooftop soft-sided cargo luggage storage bags
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by Rack James on April 5, 2011
by Rack Princess on October 28, 2010
Picture of 2004 Nissan Armada hitch rack for 4 bikes and roof bag for Nissan Armada. Setup consists of Thule 867 Tahoe Rooftop Cargo Bag and Yakima Double Down 4 bike hitch rack.
This hitch mount bike rack for a 2004 Nissan Armada can carry 4 bikes and the Thule 867 Tahoe rooftop cargo bag is an excellent choice for transporting the rest of your cycling related gear. The Yakima 8002424 Double Down hitch bike rack in this picture is also using the Yakima Deadlock bike rack lock to lock the bikes to the hitch rack and lock the hitch rack to the trailer hitch receiver. A perfect roof cargo bag for 2004 Nissan Armada , the Thule 867 Tahoe has a huge amount of storage space and can be attached to all styles of roof racks as well as cars with no factory cross bars ( just siderails).
More product info on 2004 Nissan Armada Hitch Bike Rack and Roof Bag.
by Rack Princess on October 25, 2010
Image of factory roof bag for 2008 Ford Taurus X. Consists of Thule 846 Quest roof top cargo bag. Cargo bag attaches directly to 2008 Ford Taurus X factory rack siderails.
Sometimes simple works best – a roof cargo-luggage bag for a 2008 Ford Taurus X that attaches directly to the Ford Taurus X Factory roof rack side rails is perfect if you need a little extra room inside your vehicle. No need to install additional attachments or base rack system. Just load the Thule 846 Quest roof bag with your gear, attach roof bag to your Ford Taurus X factory rack and go!
More 2008 Ford Taurus X Roof Bag details.
by Rack James on July 10, 2010
Hearwarming shot of two happy folks standing in front of thier 2010 Toyota RAV4 with Thule 630 Ranger 90 Cargo Carrier attached directly to the RAV4's factory roof crossbars.
A simple and affordable way to increase your cargo space is with a roof moutned cargo box or cargo bag. The Thule 630 Ranger 90 cargo bag is a cargo bag with a hard bottom that attaches to factory crossbars much like a cargo box. This 2010 Toyota RAV4 with factory crossbars is a prefect match with the Ranger 90 cargo bag.
More info for ’10 RAV4 Roof Cargo Bag
by Rack Princess on July 2, 2010
2001 Ford Econoline Van canoe rack and luggage bag. Combination includes Inno IN-AD Raingutters roof rack , Inno BRA120 Flex Top 18 Cargo bag and Inno IN762 Canoe Pads.
If you want to carry a canoe on a 2001 Ford Econoline 250 Van roof top canoe rack and still have room for all your other gear this set up works well. It consists of the Inno IN-AD RainGutters Roof Rack with an extra pair if IN-AD Stays and an extra single Inno crossbar, the Inno BRA 120 Flex Top 18 Cargo Roof Bag and Inno IN762 Canoe pads. The Inno BRA 120 Flex Top 18 roof bag for a 2001 Ford Econoline van has 18 cubic feet of storage space and folds up when not in use.
Read more info on this setup of a roof top canoe rack for 2001 Ford Econoline Van…
by rackdawg on June 16, 2010
by Rack James on June 15, 2010
Nice shot of a 2009 Nissan Versa luggage rack set up using the Inno IN-SU Roof Crossbar System (Inno IN-SU Stays, Inno B127 Cross Bars, and Inno K313 Fit Hooks, locks/keys included) and the Inno BRA120 Flextop 18 Roof Bag.
This is a great example of the multi-use versatilty of a base rack system. Here we have a shiny 2009 Nissan Versa roof rack luggage carrier system using the Inno IN-SU Roof Rack System (Inno IN-SU Stays, Inno K313 Fit Hooks, and B127 50″ Cross Bars, and included locks/keys) for its multi purpose base rack system. The Inno INA262 Medium Wind Fairing can be seen attached to the front crossbar not currently doing what it is designed to do, which is quiet wind noise at higher speeds. On top of the cross bars is the Inno BRA 120 Flex Top 18 cargo carrier roof bag, or luggage carrier, or whatver you may call “a highly weather resistant roof mounted cargo carrier that has an interior frame with a soft bag stretched around it that mounts to existing crossbars and carries a alot of gear and whose frame can be folded down flat when not in use.” The Inno BRA120 roof bag combines a hard-shell roof box and a soft-sided roof bag into one superior product. Delivers the versatility of multi-purpose gear transport, even skis and snowboards in winter, not to mention camping equipement and all the luggage you need for a family vacation. Folds flat when not in use for dramatic fuel efficiency.
complete details for this 2009 Nissan Versa Roof Rack Luggage Carrier
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by rackdawg on June 12, 2010
SportRack Sherpa 13 roof bag
The SportRack A21106B Sherpa 13 roof bag is currently the leading cheap roof bag solution available on the market today for carrying cargo gear, luggage, camping equipment, beach supplies and more. A low-cost option for that annual family vacation trip, the SportRack Sherpa 13 car roof top cargo luggage gear gear keeps costs down and within budget, justifying why you decided to vacation road trip instead of forking over the big bucks for plane tickets for the entire family! Offers 13 cu/ft of storage capacity, plenty of room for stowing all the luggage and gear up on the car roof top instead of inside the car. Please note that the SportRack Sherpa roof bag requires a 4-way cross bar roof rack system for attachment, meaning the base rack system must have a pair of cross bars and a pair of raised side-rails on the rooftop (see video for further details). Made of durable heavy-duty materials, with 2-ply water resistant construction and includes a 3-sided zipper for easy access.
SportRack Sherpa roof bag video
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by rackdawg on September 29, 2009
Q: Hello, I am looking for a complete bike roof rack system for a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer. So far, it looks like no car rack companies have had any 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer roof rack systems as of yet. Can you recommend any? Thanks.
A: Good news, Inno Racks now has the Inno IN-SU roof rack system engineered to work as a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer car rack multi-purpose base rack system. The Inno IN-SU system includes four Inno IN-SU Stays, four Inno K336 Fit Hooks (these Fit Hooks are specific to your 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer) and two cross bars (please note the B127 50″ cross bars are the recommended length for your vehicle). You can then attach any Inno, Thule or Yakima gear carriers directly to the front and rear cross bars. This car rack also comes with locks included to lock the rack to the roof top.
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Q: I have the 2008 Ford Taurus X and it does have the side rails. I really want to use the Thule 867 Tahoe roof bag on the roof top. I love how this roof bag is waterproof and has a ton of room for all our luggage gear. But i’m confused whether it works directly on the Ford Taurus X roof rack side rails or if i have to install a base rack system with crossbars on the side rails first. The Thule 867 Tahoe luggage bag says it even mounts to cars with just side rails. But I used the Thule fit guide and it says I have to get a rood rack first? What do I need? I also want to lock the roof bag, what is the best option for a roof bag lock?
A: Roof bags will not work directly on your side rails. You will need to install a 2008 Ford Taurus X roof rack on the siderails first in order to get the crossbars that you can then attach the Thule 867 Tahoe roof bag to. We highly recommend the Thule 450 Crossroad car rack system for mounting to the side rails. THe 58 inch load bars are the length you will need for the 2008 Ford Taurus X roof top. An excellent option for roof bag locks is the SteelCore Lock Straps.
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Q: I am using the Yakima Control Tower roof rack system with the Yakima LP11 Landing Pads as a 2008 Mercedez S550 roof rack setup. I then have the Thule 897XT Hullavator kayak rack attached to the Control Tower crossbars. My question is what would I want to use for a wind fairing on this setup? Would the Yakima Wind Jammer work on the crossbars?
A: Both the Yakima 50″ extra-large fairing and the Yakima WindJammer will work on your 2008 Mercedes S550 roof rack Yakima crossbars.
