Re: [Paddlewise] Roof Racks and Moon Roofs

From: Bob Volin <bobvolin_at_optonline.net>
Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2004 05:51:52 -0400
We had a rack on a Mercury with a moon roof for several years with no
difficulties.  I imagine that a lot would depend on the dimensions of any
particular vehicle, but for any rack that I've ever used, the feet are
placed at the outside edge of the roof -- where it is strong.  YMMV
   Bob V



> Anybody carrying kayaks on a car with a moon roof?  Does a moon roof
> weaken the roof enough to cause any problems with the additional
> stresses of carrying boats at high speeds and potential winds?  Or,
> should that topic be a non-issue when car shopping?
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