Roof Mounted Ski Carrying Options for 2014 BMW X3
Question:
Ski carrier to fit a BMW x3, 2014?
asked by: Tim P
Helpful Expert Reply:
If your 2014 BMW X3 has a bare roof, Rhino Rack offers some roof rack options. I'd recommend their Vortex Aero roof rack which is assembled using 49 inch crossbars # RRVA126B-2, # RRRLKVA roof rack feet and the # DK295 vehicle specific clamp kit.
If your roof has the flush mounted rails that run from front to back along the edge of the roof, Rhino Rack also has a system that'll work for you. The rack can be constructed of the following parts:
Vortex Aero Crossbar # RRVA126B-2
Leg kit to attach bars to rails, part # RRSX026
Once the bars are in place, you can use a ski carrier like the Thule SnowPack, part # TH7326 which can handle 6 pairs of skis or 4 snowboards. Rhino Rack also a ski/board carrier, part # RR576. The carrier isn't as easy to install or remove as the Thule model, but it's quite a bit less expensive.
Products Referenced in This Question
Rhino-Rack Ski and Snowboard Carrier - Locking - 6 Pairs of Skis or 4 Boards
- Ski and Snowboard Racks
- Roof Rack
- Clamp-On
- Fixed Height
- Board/Ski Lock
- 4 Snowboards
- 6 Pairs of Skis
- 27-9/16 Inch Long
- Fixed
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Square Bars
- Rhino Rack
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Rhino-Rack SX Series Legs for Vortex Aero Crossbars - Flush Factory Side Rails - Qty 4
- Roof Rack
- Feet
- 4 Pack
- Rhino Rack
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Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 49" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 49 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Rhino Rack
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Thule SnowPack Ski and Snowboard Carrier - Locking - 6 Pairs of Skis or 4 Boards - Silver
- Ski and Snowboard Racks
- Roof Rack
- Clamp-On
- Adjustable Height
- Ski and Rack Locks
- 4 Snowboards
- 6 Pairs of Skis
- 30-1/2 Inch Long
- Fixed
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Thule
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Thule SnowPack Ski and Snowboard Carrier - Locking - 6 Pairs of Skis or 4 Boards - Silver
- Ski and Snowboard Racks
- Roof Rack
- Clamp-On
- Adjustable Height
- Ski and Rack Locks
- 4 Snowboards
- 6 Pairs of Skis
- 30-1/2 Inch Long
- Fixed
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Thule
more information >
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