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Freakin ski/bike rack!
I can not believe what a HASSLE it's been to get a freakin rack for this thing!
i really wanted a hitch setup but NOoooooo that ain't gonna happen unless you hack the rear valance/bumper and then, even if, no ground clearance. finally found these guys http://rola.com.au/rola/ what a hassle trying to get them shipped, let alone the $$. had to order thru http://www.extremelimitsoffroad.com.au/ but they at least take paypal. i figure if i'm spending $850 overseas i want some recourse if there's a problem. only other place that i could order from wanted a telegraphic transfer, ala western union. ARGH!! though I finally bit the bullet and have got a rack system on the way.
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What did you decide on for brand and options?
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Judging by what he says in the first post, I'd guess he got a Rola (besides the fact I think they are the only ones that make one for the SVX).
One of these days we should do a group buy with these guys to try to get the price down and also then have them all shipped at once to reduce the overseas shipping costs.
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There is one other brand that is available. They are a very expensive system.
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fes up
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I bought a universal roof rack from Canadian Tire that fits half-decently. I never used it though because the kit was incomplete and didn't have the hold-downs for the rear bar. Plus the rear bar would have pushed on one corner of the sunroof and been very close to the front one.
It was $35.
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I would think.....
That you could just have one made??
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well yes it's called a rola roof rack
i was more than willin to fab a hitch assy but after closer inspection........ i'd have had to at least hack some holes in the bumper assy. i'm gettin the rola w/ 1 bike holder and a tall 4 ski rack. that way it'll clear the sunroof. at least i'll be able to use the ski rack, next season after my blown knee gets repaired.
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~ Chris
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Rola is the ONLY manufacturer that currently makes a rack for the SVX... I only know because I've spent the last 3+ years looking...
~ Chris
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great minds think alike
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