PSA - check your roof racks

[~mikey b]

my setup was looking wonky the other day

I run Thule towers and bars with an old Yakima box and random basket

I discovered that one of my four mounting towers had come loose and the whole thing was dodgy

never had a problem on any vehicle in 30 years until today

just keep an eye on your stuff

[XXX-er]

I ran roof racks year round for kayaks & skiing, IME if i didnt take them apart and put anti-seize on the threaded hardware the bars became permanently mounted to the car after a few seasons of neglect

[AKPogue]

Yeah I didn't check my roof rack for a couple of years and when I went to sell the car I had to use a hacksaw to get it off.

[~mikey b]

my first car

1970 Toyota Corona

still has the same surf racks on it I put on in 1987

my buddy still drives it

it’s got like 600k on it

best car ever

[westoxified]

my first car

1970 Toyota Corona

still has the same surf racks on it I put on in 1987

so it’s a long hauler?

[~mikey b]

yeah

best car ever

[romeo tango]

....I didn't check my roof rack for a couple of years ....

.
damn dude!

i check mine weekly
a habit i picked up living in seward
.

[k2skier112]

On and off every year, it gets inspected twice a year

[steviewonder]

Few years back driving over the Driscoll bridge in NJ.. suv directly in front of me has two road bikes on a roof rack. In slow motion see the two front wheels lift up. Then entire rack just lifts into air - we’re doing about 75. Swerve out of the way and see both bikes + rack smash into highway and bounce into pieces. Bike parts everywhere. It’s shocking no one was seriously hurt. So yes, please check your roof racks.

[old goat]

Pro tip--when you get done tightening your roof rack, don't leave your tools on the roof.

[jonesy]

Pro tip--when you get done tightening your roof rack, don't leave your tools on the roof.

Thank you for sharing your experience so everyone can benefit.

[detrusor]

I’ve “cough” never done that….


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[plugboots]

Pro tip--when you get done tightening your roof rack, don't leave your tools on the roof.

That sound…as you drive away.

[sillybunt2]

Also check the roof for your sunglasses or six pack before driving away!

[Benny Profane]

And put the key to your roof box on your car key ring. We watched a youngster in a stupid loud WRX drive out of the Kmart parking lot last year with his box wide open. Everybody is waving at him, and stoner dude was waving back.