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Highland 2005200 48" Black Universal Car Top Bar Carrier |  | Brand: Highland
Category: Automotive Parts and Accessories
List Price: $28.99
Buy New: $26.99
as of 7/30/2010 12:42 CDT details
You Save: $2.00 (7%)
New (3) Used (1) from $26.99
Seller: Hires Automotive
Rating:  53 reviews
Sales Rank: 103
Media: Automotive
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 9
Dimensions (in): 47.5 x 4.9 x 3.6
MPN: 2005200
Model: 2005200
UPC: 042899200529
EAN: 0042899200529
ASIN: B00002N9G1
Shipping: Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Designed to provide additional carrying capacity | | • | Fits for cars, vans or SUV's | | • | 48 inch in length | | • | Facilitate hassle free installation using straps and universal, non-mar coated hooks |
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Product Description
This Universal Superfit Bar Carrier is made for compact through full size cars, SUV's and vans. It's ideal for carrying sports equipment, luggage pods and baskets, ladders, lumber, etc. Carriers attach easily in minutes with straps and universal, non-mar coated hooks. Heavy duty cross bars.
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 53
 Great for occasional use July 28, 2010
Philly Rob (Philadelphia)
We use these car top bars a few times a year. Primarily we use it to attach a soft top carrier when the family goes on longer trips and needs more storage space. I've also used it to haul a 150 lb full size filing cabinet. It worked fine for both cases.
They're fairly quick to attach (5 - 10 minutes), but you do need to be sure to take a wet paper towel to the area on your roof that they will rest on, otherwise you will get scratches on your roof. This occurs because no matter how tight you pull the straps, the bars are going to vibrate.
This is a good cheap solution. If you plan to use the bars more than occasionally, you should install permanent bars, as these are just too flimsy for everyday use.
Note that on my 1998 Honda Accord, the clips don't fit exactly right, so I have to rig it a little. It's not a big deal, again, because I only use it occasionally.
Does the job and then some! July 23, 2010
JoshandIssa
This is the second Highland cartop carrier I've purchased, the first one served me well for years before finally succumbing to over loading and the elements (rust). It was my fault the first one didn't last longer though. It made it through a cross country trip, very overloaded and performed like a champ! The thing felt very secure (though I have an unorthodox set up that pretty much clamped the carrier straps inside the car).
The new carrier I just is not "textured" like the older one (though they are listed as the same model) and the clips are different (thankfully they still fit my car). The lack of textured finish on the metal means I scratched it the very first day as I was putting it together, which is a big minus for the newer design. Even with the changes on the "new" model I'm quite confident that it will last just as long (or longer) than my old one. Sure, you'll probably get a better fitting and performing carrier if you want to drop a couple of hundred bucks more for a custom carrier matched to your specific vehicle, but as long as the carrier fits your vehicle, you won't find another one for close to this price!
This little carrier has done everything I've asked of it and I'm very satisfied with my purchase both times.
 its okay July 13, 2010
mckerel
yea... what can i say it is okay product for short distance. if you are thinking about carrying a kayak on top of it, you also need to buy "kayak carreir" and install on top of this bars. or you can just buy a noodle for swimming for little kid and put them in the bar too but you gotta becareful if you are using noodle, even with me strapping the kayak with the heavy duty straps it is not for long drive.
just use it for short distance driving.
and one more thing. when i first bought this bars, i installed it in my car and it kept on moving as i shake them to make sure if they are snugged in prorperly. just make sure you pull the strap up, toward you and down. until the bars are snugged in properly and doesn't move any more
 Look out behind! July 8, 2010
frequenttraveler
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The very first time I used the carrier, I went on a 6 hour round trip with a rooftop bag attached. The first three hours went fine, but I stopped and tightened the straps midway through. About on hour through the trip home, I stopped and checked it again and everything seemed fine. Then a short distance down the road, one clip let go and the whole system (both bars and the bag went airborn) and landed in the middle of the highway. The feet shattered and all four rubber pads went missing. The bag was ruined, but managed to protect my belongings. Very disappointed that there is no safety set up in case one of the clips lets go. VERY DANGEROUS.
Great Product And Strong but very loud July 2, 2010
Kenneth J. Cannon (California)
This product is more than I expected for the price. I was quoted over $400 to get a rack installed on my 2007 Hyundai Elantra and that was a little over budget for me. I bought this unit to carry my brand new Kayak that weighs about 40 pounds. The rack holds my Yak with no issues at all. It installed easily with some modifications and I had the whole thing done in under 20 minutes. I attached mine to my handles that are inside the car over the windows. The problem is that the driver side has no handle. I had to get 2 small ratchet straps and attach them together inside of the car. It works GREAT. My only issue with the system is that it is VERY noisy over 40 MPH. As long as I can carry my Yak, I'll deal with the noise. For $40 with shipping, I would recommend this to anyone who wants a rack for a Yak or another small boat.
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