2019 Honda CR-V Roof Rack and Cargo Carrier Recommendation for Flush Rails

Published 03/24/2022

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Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 47" Long - Qty 2

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$279.95

Rhino-Rack Backbone Mounting System for Pioneer Platform

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$500.00

Folding Ladder for Rhino-Rack Pioneer Platform Racks - Aluminum - 91-1/2" Long

(23)

$299.99

Thule One-Key System Lock Cylinders - Qty 4

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$74.95

Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars - Aluminum - Silver - 47" Long - Qty 2

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$279.95

Fit Kit for Thule Podium-Style Roof Rack Feet - 3166

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$119.09

Question:

Thank you for your reply. After reading your response, it doesn't sound like the system you're recommending will meet my needs. We currently have crossbars that connect to the fixed mounting points in the side rails. The problem is when we put our rooftop cargo carrier on the crossbars, we're unable to fully open the rear cargo door on our CRV. With where the cross bars are fixed, the rooftop cargo carrier sits too far back, thus keeping the read cargo door from opening. This is why we need a roof where the crossbars can attached wherever we need them, not just at the fixed mounting points. I'm hoping etrailer.com sells a roof rack that will work for us, but I understand if you don't. Thank you again for your time.

asked by: Paul S

Expert Reply:

If you had the raised rails on your 2019 Honda CR-V we have a handful of roof racks that can be adjusted back and forth like what you're talking about - since you have the flush rails all of the roof racks will fit to those fixed points. For your application I really like the Thule WingBar Evo crossbars because of their new, sleek design and the dual rubber strip in the top channel that makes installing channel-mount accessories a breeze:

47" WingBar Evo Crossbars - Black # TH711220 or Silver # TH711200
Rapid Podium Feet - # TH460R
Fit Kit - # THKIT3166
Lock Core Kit - # TH450400 (optional)

If you let me know what you plan on using the roof rack for I'll be more than happy to make an additional recommendation.

expert reply by: Jon G

Paul S.

3/24/2022

Jon G.

3/24/2022

Thank you for the response. I have an alternative solution for you but since you have the flush rails all roof rack systems will mount using those fixed points and you won't have the ability to slide them along those rails. The main issue is that you simply have a cargo carrier that is too large for your vehicle. As an alternative you can install the Rhino-Rack Backbone Mounting System # RR77AW to your fixed rails and then install the 52" x 49" Rhino-Rack Pioneer Platform Roof Tray # RR32TB to that. This gives you a different cargo carrier but this is designed specifically for your vehicle roof setup. You can then add an number of accessories to the Pioneer Platform like the Eye Bolt Kit # RR43178 or Folding Ladder # RRRAFL.