Universal Car Ski Snowboard Roof Racks, CAR DRESS 2 PCS Deluxe Ski Roof Rack Carriers Snowboard Top Holder, Lockable Fit Most Vehicles Equipped Crossbars

This assessment is for the following: As far as a budget snowboard/ski rack goes, this one is pretty good. "CAR DRESS Universal Car Ski Snowboard Roof Racks, 2 PCS Deluxe Ski Roof Rack Carriers Snowboard. " It's entirely made of metal and will securely hold boards, skis, and poles while avoiding excessive bending. The quality is excellent, and all of the components are well-balanced. Even the plastic is well-formed, and the rack appears to be much more expensive! We have a nearly four-hour drive to the slopes on an interstate, and I feel safe leaving everything up there at highway speeds on bumpy/icy mountain roads. The latches can't be closed without being locked, so they won't open while driving. Still, just in case, I throw a bungie up there. The latches and springs are also very secure, and the release buttons are difficult to press, which is good. I mounted them on fat, oval crossbars on a 2007 Jeep Liberty and they worked perfectly; however, round bars will not work. It's simple to set up, with two U-shaped brackets. No tools are required to assemble the brackets and eight wing nuts. br>br>However, keep in mind that you shouldn't leave equipment up there unattended because it's very easy for a thief to remove the wing nuts and then slide the racks off the gear, allowing them to flee with it. After all eight wing nuts, I'd add a second nut to act as a lock. nut. An opportunistic snatch and grabber will be defeated because most thieves do not carry a set of wrenches. If you're not going to use your crossbars for anything else, you can add a locknut and bend the excess u-bolt. bolts into a 90-degree angle, forcing a thief to carry pliers and wrenches, and getting the bolts off with the threads chewed up may be impossible, necessitating the use of a small hacksaw. You'll be fine in the parking lot of a rest stop, a grocery store, or a diner, but just in case, I'd park under lights and out in the open where you can see from inside. I'll admit that I've removed items from my own vehicles in front of a light in a busy parking lot, and passers-by don't look twice because they don't want to deal with a thief. The best thing you can do is extend the amount of time a potential victim has to make a decision. To deter them or give you the best chance of catching them, the thief would have to spend. I also suggest securing your snowboards with a bike lock chain. A thief will need to carry wrenches, pliers, possibly a hacksaw, and bolt cutters as a result of this. The majority of the time, they don't. br>br>My only concern is that by the time we get to the slopes, the locks will be completely frozen (as they have been on other racks and crossbars, including the ones I have installed in the photo). If the temperature at the lodge rises above 32 degrees, I can simply squirt some WD-40. They'll pop right open if you put 40 in there. However, it was 28 degrees in the parking lot on our most recent trip, and they were completely frozen. WD-40 was squirted into the mix. 40, as well as the WD- Within the lock, 40 froze. I nearly broke one of the keys in half while trying to get it all loose. We went into the lodge and got a cup of hot water, which fixed the problem. Just keep in mind that the latch's lower half does not drain. The WD- When the temperature dropped below 40 degrees and hot water froze in the latch area, I couldn't get it to close again when it was time to leave because there wasn't enough room for the latch to go down. As a result, I had to return for more hot water and use a screwdriver to break up the ice. Water shouldn't be able to get into the latch area under normal circumstances— unless you do what I did. However, rain or moisture will still get into the lock cylinder while driving, and I'm not sure how to deal with that.

Lilianna Joseph

| Jun 22, 2021

These are reasonable for the price. I drove about 500 miles with two adult snowboards and two children's snowboards in the car. The quality of the construction is adequate but not outstanding. Because the mounts don't have lock washers, I use semi-permanent locktite. I'm not sure if it's necessary, but it provides me with some peace of mind. I dislike the fact that these can't be closed unless the key is inserted. I'm concerned because I frequently misplace keys, but overall, this is a good product.

Mary Moreno

| Oct 19, 2021

Although it was simple to set up, the quality was poor. Locking and unlocking this device is extremely difficult. I couldn't open the clamps on our snowboards as I drove them to the slopes. I ended up unscrewing all 8 brackets, which were already loose, and taking them to the tech shop with the boards still locked in, where they had to use a tool to get them out. It was a complete disaster and a huge financial waste. Because I purchased these in advance of a trip, I am no longer eligible for a refund. I bought a second one for my boyfriend without realizing how defective this product is (I hadn't used mine yet), and when we opened it, the hardware was missing. I was told that I would have to pay for shipping if I wanted to return it. Fortunately, Amazon is wonderful and offered to reimburse my shipping costs.

Julie Glover

| Jul 12, 2021

I used it to transport my skis from DFW to Colorado on a ski trip. Great value for money and simple to set up. The skis did not move for the entire 13-hour journey. br>br>The ONLY gripe I have is with the locking system. The key is the only way to open or close them. It's a pain when you're driving straight from the slopes to your cabin and you don't have to worry about theft, especially if you're driving a tall vehicle. On a smaller car, this might not be an issue.

Monroe Hickman

| Dec 16, 2021

Yes, you read that correctly. The seller warns me that the lock on the racks may freeze if it gets too cold, and that I should store it somewhere warm. Even if my car is topped with skis. So this is a ski rack designed for use in hotter climates. The seller refuses to cover the cost of returning the item.

Raelyn Carlson

| Oct 04, 2021

Solid ski rack, but we'll see how long it lasts after we buy it.

Edgar Marks

| Apr 07, 2021

Great price; I use it to store rakes, brooms, string trimmers, and other landscaping tools on top of my SUV. It was simple to put together and keeps my gear secure. I'm sure it'd be perfect for what it's supposed to be used for: Skis and snowboards are two types of skis and snowboards that can be used in the winter.

Leonel Simon

| Jul 11, 2021