Is a VW roof rack system compatible with Yakima/Thule bike/luggage carriers?

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kebuchan@yahoo.com - 14 May 2007 17:31 GMT

Hi,

Does anyone know if a VW base roof rack system would work with Yakima/
Thule bike and luggage carriers? I can get a used VW rack fairly
cheap but don't want to buy it if I'm going to have to buy any
attachments from VW only.

Thanks,

Kevin

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Dave - 14 May 2007 22:49 GMT

>Hi,
>
>Does anyone know if a VW base roof rack system would work with Yakima/
>Thule bike and luggage carriers? I can get a used VW rack fairly
>cheap but don't want to buy it if I'm going to have to buy any
>attachments from VW only.

Depends on which VW it came from.

VW uses a specific type of setup to hook to the car. VW was smart
enough to actually build in a place to hook to.

You have to cross reference the model VW it came from to your car.

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Jim Behning - 16 May 2007 04:14 GMT

>Hi,
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>Kevin

I have Thule bars attached to the factory rails on my 2003 Jetta
Wagon. I generally haul the bikes on the trailer hitch rack though.
Yakima luggage box on top or lumber. Lots of lumer and I use the
truck. Lots of bikes meaning more than 3 on the back and I use the
bike carrier on top.

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