Roof Racks

[FishHawk]

What brand of roof rack do you use? I have a Toyota RAV-4 which has no rain gutters. I am concerned that the clip system used on most roof racks will cause an eventual leak. Has anyone had such a problem with their non factory roof racks? I also saw a RAV-4 with saddles attached to the factory rack if anyone has that system what brand of saddles did you use? Thanks for your help.
FishHawk

[marvin]

<P><FONT color=blue face="Times New Roman,Times" size=2>I've had my Thule racks on and off (mostly on) my Rav-4 for a little over 2 years now, with no visible leakage.&nbsp; Went with them over the factory racks due to carrying capacity needs: kayak + bicycles, etc.&nbsp; The door gaskets seem to have deformed just a little when I pull the brackets, but I haven't seen any water get through- even using one of those self-serv pressure-wash type carwashes.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT color=#0000ff face="Times New Roman" size=2>Marvin</FONT></P>

[mdglaw]

I have used Thule and Yakima racks for years. Ski racks stay on all winter. I have never had a door leak. You can get adapters that allow these rack systems to be used with the factory roof systems
Mike

[Bob Thomas]

When I had my Mazda 626, I had the gutterless Thule mounts. Never had a single leak. Then bought a truck with factory racks. Thule again for the clamp-ons. Not a bad system. Only problem is selling the old rack & bar. Everyone has one already ;-);

Bob

[TomDunlap]

i had the yakama brackets put on my ford pickup, never had a problem