How to Carry Bikes on a 2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack with a Sunroof
Published 05/15/2018
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Jon G informed me that all manufacturers recommend no use of a sunroof with crossbars installed. Is the recommendation to not use them a CYA response t orpiment things from falling into the vehicle? If this is the case are there some crossbars that dont physically interfere with sunroof operation and wouldnt cause damage. As the sunroof and bicycle riding go together so perfectly in the summer, please advise as to how best to serve both of these needs compatibly in the warmer weather. Thanks.
asked by: David H
Expert Reply:
Using the JetStream Crossbars # Y00425 along with the TimberLine Towers # Y33TR will be taller than using the Yakima RailBar Crossbars # Y00432-0433 for your 2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack but you do need to note that every roof rack manufacturer states that a sun or moon roof should not be used with a roof rack installed.
Roof racks do have some wind noise which the aero style bars, although cause less noise, are not immune from. There is also the issue of clearance as well as possible damage to the roof rack or your sunroof as well. As far as height goes pretty much every roof rack system is going to sit at the same height when they are the same style.
If you do go with the JetStream bars then I also recommend using the Same Key System Lock Cores # Y07204 in the TimberLine Towers to secure your roof rack.
This roof rack system is great for carrying building materials as well as a bike with a bike rack like part # Y02103 or some cargo using a roof box like part # Y07334 or a roof basket like part # Y07070.
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David H.
5/15/2018
Jon G informed me that all manufacturers recommend no use of a sunroof with crossbars installed. Is the recommendation to not use them a CYA response t orpiment things from falling into the vehicle? If this is the case are there some crossbars that dont physically interfere with sunroof operation and wouldnt cause damage. As the sunroof and bicycle riding go together so perfectly in the summer, please advise as to how best to serve both of these needs compatibly in the warmer weather. Thanks.