Roof Rack Recommendation for a 2020 Acura MDX with a Naked Roof

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I have a Thule 480 Foot Pack. What Thule Fit Kit do I need for a 2020 Acura MDX with a naked roof? Do you carry it? Thanks.

asked by: Chung

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To install a roof rack on your 2020 Acura MDX we're going to need to get all new parts as Thule doesn't have a fit for your MDX with a naked roof. Because of this I recommend checking out the Rhino-Rack Vortex roof rack which uses the following parts:

54" Vortex Crossbars - # RRVA137B-2
2500 Series Legs - # RRRLKVA
Fit Kit - # DK400

This will be a little quality upgrade in you roof rack as well since this uses the aero-style bars which not only look better, but they also have less wind noise and drag than your Thule square crossbars.

Attached is an installation video of this roof rack on a 2016 MDX for you to check out!

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

There's a significant wind noise difference between the square bars and the aero shaped bars. So for your 2019 Acura MDX you'd have to decide between saving some money and going with the square bar Rhino Rack roof rack part numbers #DS1375B…

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 4

Hey, I totally get why you’re pausing here. The last thing you want is to buy the wrong parts, start drilling into that Leer cap, and end up with something that doesn’t seal or fit right. From what you’re describing, those metal pieces at the four…

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Answer 5

You can use either wheel nets or wheel straps with the Erickson E-Chock Wheel Chock for E-Track #EM09162 (this is a quantity of one strap but can be ordered in a pair at part #EM09162-2). I recommend the Erickson Adjustable Wheel Net with E-Track…

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Answer 6

I looked over the various tie down options, and wasn't able to find anything that met all the parameters you mentioned. The Erickson #08504-05 you mentioned comes the closest, but we don't have anything that has a longer strap. If you can…

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Answer 7

You could get by with 4 foot sections of e-track like the #EM19147 with the wheel chock setup part #EM58523-09162-4.

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Answer 8

The Erickson E-Track Tie-Down Kit part #EM58523-09162-4 can be used with any size track. The correct size would come down to applications which is no something I can advise on. The tracks simply need to be long enough for the tire to sit on and have…

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Answer 9

The Erickson E-Track Tie-Down Kit w/ 4 Ratchet Straps with Roller Idlers and 2 Wheel Chocks #EM58523-09162-4 would work great but does require e-track under the side by side tires like with the part #e25VR. This setup is definitely long enough to…

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Answer 10

For your Dodge Challenger I recommend using the Erickson E-Track Tie-Down Kit #EM58523-09162-4. With this kit you get 4 e-track wheel straps that will provide you a great way of securing your Challenger. The straps will be easier to route around the…

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