Cheapest ✨ VersaRail Universal Cross Bars 😀

5 reviews for Cheapest ✨ VersaRail Universal Cross Bars 😀

1. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   Bram – October 8, 2021

   I am really impressed with the Malone Versarail. It is easy enough to attach in just a few minutes (after the initial installation which takes 45 min or so); it is secure enough for highway driving; and it is quiet (it doesn’t create wind noise when you are speeding along at 70 mph). The key is to read and follow the instructions. And, I rather think this isn’t a good long term solution for transporting kayaks; I plan to stop using it once I see signs of wear.We use it on my wife’s 2002 Honda Civic, to carry two kayaks on Thule Hullaport J-hooks. I worried that it would be little better than strapping the boats on the roof with foam blocks. But it isn’t like that all all. The product itself is sturdy. The bars rest on large suction cups at the bottom of the adjustable towers. You position the suction cups as close to the edge of the car roof as possible, because that is where the car frame is strongest. So unlike what happens when you strap kayaks on foam blocks on a bare roof, with the Malone versarail you won’t dent your roof. The instructions say that the product works even if one of the suction cups gets unstuck. But so far, that hasn’t happened. Once you attach the straps that go through the car doors and give each tower a push, the suction cups stick well and the bars are surprisingly stable. The suction cups are easy to unstick by pulling a tab, and they do not leave any marks that I have noticed.The straps and metal buckles are very strong. The straps may not seem to pull very tightly, but once you close the doors they are sufficiently tight. The straps do not vibrate or cause noise as you speed along down the road.The first installation isn’t hard, but it is just a bit fussy. You need to position the towers evenly, and the bars within the towers. Don’t overtighten the metal screw that attaches the towers to the bars; there is supposed to be some looseness here. You need to position the bars at least 2 feet apart. What we did after the first use was to mark the position of the towers on the car roof with a sharpie marker. The marks fade in time (but we don’t care because it is an old car). This makes it very easy to set up for the next trip.We take the Malone Versa rail off the car after each trip and then install it anew for the next trip. I am pretty sure that it what the manufacturers intend you do do. So its not like an expensive Thule or Yakima car roof rack that you install once and leave there for good. The reason to not store it strapped to your car is that sun and rain could wear out the straps, and once they go, the product isn’t going to work.We have used it for trips involving a few hours of driving on the freeway with no problem.Be sure to follow the instructions carefully. They say important things like, don’t use the product in the rain. Water will run through the straps and into the car. I am not sure the suction cups will work as well if wet. The instructions say to remove dust with a cloth from the suction cups and the part of the roof where they will be sticking. This improves the suction. Be sure to buy the right length bars for your car.I have no idea how long the product lasts. If I see any wear or tear on the straps or suction cups I plan to discontinue using it. For us, this is a very affordable (I think I paid $140) short term solution for carrying kayaks on a car that we do not plan to keep long enough for it to be worth fitting with a $500 to $700 Thule or Yakima roof rack. If you don’t have a lot of money but you want to take up kayaking or some other hobby that requires hauling things on your older car, this will probably work for you, for a while at least.

2. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   David J. Sylvia – June 13, 2022

   So I have been searching for a kayak rack specifically for a 2008 2 door scion TC. It was rather frustrating. I typed in my car info and this came up as a “fit” for my vehicle specs. I placed the order and received it and put it together. Later I discovered that apparently in the instructions that it says it was not suitable for 2 door cars. ? I did however manage to install it anyway with the 24 inch minimum distance required because quite honestly I felt very defeated at this point and no f’s were given. The auctions are very solid however my problem with it is that the straps go only so far, so it’s not hugging the inside roof as much as I would like. It sorta impairs my vision and sits a few inches below my visor. To combat this, I attached adhesive Velcro strips to the straps. (Adhesive side onto the straps) I managed to get it to stick to my roof top. The rear one hangs a lot lower and I haven’t gotten a chance to remedy this problem yet with the Velcro. The straps themselves are really solid; I pulled and tugged on them so they aren’t going anywhere. I don’t think they are in the buckle thing wrong. It appears that the rack isn’t going anywhere later. I test drove the car to ensure that they weren’t gonna pop off. I traveled at about 65 MPH. Rack and straps still solid. So Idk, I think that this will work out. The rack I got was a 50 inch of you were wondering. If you are transporting a kayak I would highly recommend getting the bow and stern tie downs in addition to the kayak tie down or some kind of ratchet straps. I like to be extra safe and will probably put a ratchet strap inside the car that intersects the front and rear straps. Over all solid construction. Will it work for a 2dr? It appears so. I would measure out the 24 min distance to make sure though. Hope this was helpful.

3. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   John Reese – September 22, 2022

   These went together really easy and installed just as smooth. The only issue we’ve had is when it rains while these are installed the strap wicks water soooo bad into the car. It soaked us and the seats in just a short rain.

4. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   jpd.john – October 27, 2022

   Don’t have a pickup anymore.This works great for the big stuff I can’t fit my car.

5. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   Anthony T – November 21, 2022

   Loved how easy the installation was. Came with everything you would need to assemble it and mount to my car.