2013 Toyota Prius Cost-Effective Roof Rack Recommendation

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I would like to permanently mount a roof rack onto my prius. I want aero bars that have overhang to the max. I need them to be low profile and black with a diffuser. Thule is nice but a bit out of my price range. I like Yakima and Inno. What can you guys come up with?

asked by: Erwin

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Since Thule and Yakima roof racks are premium options with similar pricing I recommend going with the Inno roof rack for your 2013 Toyota Prius since pricing is a factor for you. Even though Inno is at a lower price point it still has great quality that I know you'll be happy with:

51" and 54" Aero Crossbars - # INXB130-138
Through Feet - # INXS250
Fit Kit - # INK865
48" Fairing - # INA262

The nice thing about the Inno crossbars is that you can definitely upgrade them so that they are longer, but you also need to make sure that you aren't exceeding the width of your Prius. If you can measure the Prius from the outside point of one side mirror to the outside point on the opposite side mirror I can let you know what length you'll be able to use.

Attached is an installation video of this same system on a 2014 Prius V for you to check out.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

The Inno aero roof rack that you are referring to includes InnoAero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 51" Long and 54" Long #INXB130-138, Inno Through Feet #INXS250, and Custom Fit Kit #INK865. This system is indeed locking; it secures…

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

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The advantage of a folding carrier like part #e98874 is, obviously, that it it can fold up for rear clearance when you don't have anything loaded on it. The disadvantage of a folding carrier is that since there are more hinges and…

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The Inno Aero Roof Rack #INXB130-138 (Crosbars), #INXS250 (Feet) & INK393 (Fit Kit) on a 2010 Subaru Forester with a naked roof has a crossbar spread of 28", and there is a great option for a roof basket that will work for you with…

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Answer 6

I do have plenty of roof rack options for a 2019 Mazda CX-5 but since your vehicle has a bare roof you will need to install a system that attaches inside the door jamb. The tracks cannot be used on the roof of a vehicle as they require drilling and…

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Answer 7

The Inno roof rack you were referring to will absolutely fit your 2019 Subaru Forester and have the ability to handle a roof top tent. The rack will fit on your raised side rails and consists of just a couple parts: - Inno Aero Crossbars…

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Answer 8

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 9

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 10

Aside from a slight change in the appearance of the crossbar (the WingBar Evo has some boxed edges as opposed to the completely smooth front of the AeroBlade) the biggest differences are the rubber strip on top of the crossbar and the weight…

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Answer 11

For a roof rack to be compatible on your 2020 Jeep Wrangler with Sky One-Touch Power Top, it can't be mounted on the top of the roof and it needs to be high enough for the folding roof to clear. What you need are tall gutter-mounted roof racks.…

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Answer 12

Yes, I have listed for your below the roof rack systems from Rhino-Rack, Thule, and Yakima that will fit the RetraxPRO XR Hard Tonneau Covers like part #RTT-80243 for your 2019 Ram 1500. Rhino-Rack Vortex Crossbar System part #RRVA180B-RRRLT600…

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