Recommended Roof Rack for 2011 Ford Flex with Sunroofs
Question:
I was told I could put an after market rooftop rack on my 2011 Flex since it has the sunroofs 4, and the roof is mostly glass. I saw that you have a video of installing a rack on the same model as mine. Have you seen/heard of any problems with this? Breaking glass, etc?
asked by: Carrie
Expert Reply:
For your 2011 Ford Flex, we have not had any problems with utilizing the aftermarket roof rack even with the multiple sunroofs. There is an element of securing your cargo and not overloading your rack, but when used as intended, you won't end up with broken glass or any other issue.
If you have the raised side rails, I recommend the following:
Thule WingBar Evo Bars # TH711400
Evo Rail Feet # TH710401
Lock cores # TH450400
If you have the bare roof without side rails, I recommend these components:
Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars # RRVA150B-2
2500 Series Legs # RRRLKVA
Custom DK Fit Kit # DK188
Metal lock core # RRVA-LEC4
Products Referenced in This Question
Custom DK Fit Kit for 4 Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Roof Rack Legs - Naked Roof
- Roof Rack
- Fit Kits
- 4 Pack
- Rhino Rack
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Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Legs for Vortex Aero Crossbars - Naked Roofs or Fixed Mounting Points - Qty 4
- Roof Rack
- Feet
- 4 Pack
- Rhino Rack
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Rhino-Rack Locking Endcaps for Vortex Aero Crossbars - Metal Cores - Qty 4
- Accessories and Parts
- Roof Rack
- End Caps
- Locks
- 4 Pack
- Rhino Rack
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Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 59" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 59 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Rhino Rack
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Thule One-Key System Lock Cylinders - Qty 4
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Roof Bike Racks
- Roof Box
- Roof Rack
- Ski and Snowboard Racks
- Keys
- Lock Parts
- Lock Cores and Cylinders
- Thule
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Evo Raised Rail Feet for Thule Crossbars - Factory Raised Rails - Qty 4
- Roof Rack
- Feet
- 4 Pack
- Thule
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Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars - Aluminum - Silver - 53" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 53 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Silver
- Thule
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