RoofBag Car Top Carriers
Installation
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RoofBag cartop carriers are easy and quick to install on any car,
van or SUV, with rack or without rack -- no tools needed
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TOPICS (Click on
a Title or Topic below to go to desired section quickly)
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INSTALLATION TIPS |
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SET-BACK
For best fuel savings and a quiet ride:
Front of carrier should be set-back
at least 8 inches behind front edge of roof.
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STRAP ANGLES
For a stable attachment to cars with side rails or to cars
without rack:
Notice correct (top 4 pictures) and incorrect
(bottom 6 pictures) strap angles.
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INSTALLATION ON A CAR OR VAN WITH RACK
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SIDE RAILS
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CROSS BARS FAR APART
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CROSS BARS CLOSER THAN THE LENGTH OF THE CARRIER |
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CROSS BARS CLOSE TOGETHER |
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INSTALLATION ON A CAR OR VAN WITHOUT
RACK
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PASS-THROUGH STRAPS
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Note: for the Straps with Door Hooks to work, car must have 1/2"-wide
ridge inside door frame similar to shown. If car does not have this
ridge, use the Inside Straps that come with the carrier instead.
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VAN WITH 2 SIDE DOORS |
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Note: for large vans, straps may need to be double-length.
Order an extra set of Pass-Through Straps
and connect them end-to-end as needed to make double-length straps.
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VAN WITH REAR SIDE WINDOWS |
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Note: for large vans, straps may need to be double-length.
Order an extra set of Pass-Through Straps
and connect them end-to-end as needed to make double-length straps.
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VAN WITH REAR SIDE WINDOWS FAR BACK |
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Note: for large vans, straps may need to be double-length.
Order an extra set of Pass-Through Straps
and connect them end-to-end to make double-length straps.
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VAN WITH SLIDING DOORS, VAN WITHOUT DOORS, OR
2-DOOR CAR, USING
REAR GATE |
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Note: straps may need to be double-length.
Order an extra set of Pass-Through Straps
in addition to the set that comes with the carrier, and connect them
end-to-end to make double-length straps.
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DOOR HOOKS FASTENED TO DOOR FRAME |
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Note: for the Straps with Door Hooks to work, car must have 1/2"-wide
ridge inside door frame similar to shown. If car does not have this
ridge, use the Inside Straps that come with the carrier instead.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL CARS
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Filling the cartop carrier
Place the carrier on a clean roof and (optionally) on a Protective
Mat with the side without zipper facing the front of the car, and
the logo facing the back of the car.
Place the
front of the carrier at least 8 inches behind the front edge of the
roof, to minimize wind noise and improve gas mileage. Open the zipper
and fill the carrier while on top of the car -- it may get too heavy
to lift once it's full.
Fill the carrier as full as possible. A fuller bag
provides a smoother ride. Place more items toward the rear to
preserve the bag's wedge shape. Cushion hard or sharp objects to
avoid fabric damage. Close the zipper completely until the two zipper
pullers meet at the back. Make sure you leave no open gap between the
zipper pullers or rain may enter your carrier.
Fasten the straps as described below and then adjust the
length by pulling the free ends of the straps. Straps should be snug
but not over-tight. Tuck the free ends under the straps, to avoid
strap flapping.
Strapping the cartop carrier
Follow the specific instructions below and the corresponding diagrams
for your situation. See the Strap Angles diagram sheet for correct
strap orientation. Straps are labeled on their packages.
A) CARS WITH ROOF RACK (Each strap has 3 parts: 1 Top Strap,
1 Rack Short Strap, 1 Rack Long Strap).
The rooftop carrier may sit between or rest over the side rails or
crossbars of the rack. The carrier is flexible and will adapt to the
space available.
Slide a Top Strap under 2 strap guides located at the top of the
carrier. Top Straps should go left-to-right for side rails and
front-to-back for crossbars.
Attach the Rack Short Strap and the Rack Long Strap to the
side rails or the crossbars, threading each buckle through the loop
located on the opposite end of each strap. Slide the half buckles of
the Rack Straps into the half buckles of the Top Strap until they
click. Repeat for the other strap.
If the car is equipped with side rails and crossbars, a second
pair of straps can be installed at right angles to the first pair,
passing under the same 4 strap guides.
B) CARS WITHOUT RACK Using Pass-through Straps (Each strap
has 2 parts: 1 Top Strap, 1 Inside Strap).
Slide a Top Strap left-to-right under the 2 front strap guides
located at the top of the carrier. Open the front doors of the car
and run the Inside Strap across the interior. Slide the half buckles
of the Inside Strap into the half buckles of the Top Strap until they
click. Repeat for rear doors on a 4-door car.
On a 2-door
car, separate the 2 Inside Straps as much as possible. Straps should
not interfere with the closing of the doors.
C) CARS WITHOUT RACK Using Door Hooks (Each strap has 3
parts: 1 Top Strap, 1 Hook Short Strap, 1 Hook Long Strap).
Slide a Top Strap left-to-right under the 2 front strap guides
located at the top of the carrier. Open the cars doors and attach the
strap hooks onto a hard ridge or lip approximately wide by high,
sticking down from the top of the door frame. The ridge may be
covered with a plastic molding or rubber seal.
TEST: The hook should stay firmly in place when
pulling upward on the strap. Close the door over the strap. The strap
should exit between the door and the frame, and the hook should be
invisible from the outside.
Slide the half buckles of the Hook Straps into the half buckles of
the Top Strap until they click. Repeat for the rear straps.
NOTE: If your car does not have the required ridge, use Inside Straps
instead.
TIPS FOR TROUBLE-FREE ENJOYMENT OF YOUR ROOFBAG CARTOP CARRIER
STRAP GUIDES -
The 4 strap guides at the top of the cartop carrier are intended
to serve as a guide for the straps. Do not tie the straps or anything
to the strap guides.
FILL THE CARRIER -
Use the cartop carrier full or almost full whenever possible to
avoid fabric delamination caused by wind flapping.
LOOSE CREASES -
When strapping the carrier, avoid leaving loose creases in the
fabric, as they tend to flap in the wind, causing noise, lowering gas
mileage and damaging the fabric (delamination). Use extra straps if
necessary to hold down any loose creases.
FIRM ATTACHMENT -
Check the firmness of the straps during travel. Don't attach the
straps to a rain gutter, to a corner or edge visible from the outside
of the car when doors are closed, to open hooks, or to anything not
intended to support heavy loads.
AVOIDING WATER ENTRY INTO THE CAR -
Over-tight straps may deform the door seal in some cars and
allow rainwater into the car. Loosen straps slightly while driving
through rain, or when leaving car unattended when rain is likely.
AVOIDING WATER ENTRY INTO THE ROOFBAG CAR TOP CARRIER -
Follow these precautions to avoid water entry into the RoofBag
car top carrier:
1- Logo should point to the back of the car.
2- Close the zipper sliders until they touch.
3- Use the carrier full or almost full whenever possible.
4- If the carrier is not full, make sure the zipper flap is vertical
all around.
5- If you wash an empty car top carrier with a water hose, you may get
water into the carrier through the zipper even if the zipper is
closed.
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CAUTION and DISCLAIMER
BY PURCHASING AND USING ROOFBAG CAR TOP CARRIER YOU AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING:
The buyer is responsible for installing the RoofBag carrier securely. An
improperly secured carrier can fall off the car, potentially injuring others
or damaging the carrier, your belongings or other vehicles. Any damage to
the carrier caused by detachment from the car is not covered by our
warranty. In addition, the manufacturer is not liable for any loss or damage
caused by the carrier, or for any indirect, incidental or consequential
damages resulting from the use or the fall of a RoofBag carrier, whether the
carrier was defective or not. The manufacturer's liability is limited to the
repair or replacement of a defective carrier according to the warranty terms
described at www.RoofBag.com.
If you need installation assistance, please call 800-276-6322
(800-2-ROOFBAG).
WARRANTY and RETURNS
A 30-day return policy applies to unused car top carriers. A 2-year
repair/replacement warranty covers: fabric puncture or tear, fabric and seam
waterproofness, failure of straps, buckles and other hardware, seam
separation, zipper operation and integrity, and separation of welded
components. Not covered: damage caused by falls, accidents, improper
installation, natural wear and tear, or failure of the car's components used
to attach the carrier to the car. More details in Warranty and Returns page.
For more details see Warranty & Returns page.
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Need help?
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Why a
RoofBag
Car Top Carrier?
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Savings:
Save with FREE SHIPPING on all RoofBag car top carriers.
Save Fuel with RoofBag top carrier's original aerodynamic design.
Save Cost when you buy car top carriers factory-direct from RoofBag.com.
Efficiency:
RoofBag soft cartop carriers offer the capacity and efficiency of hard carriers, without their bulk, weight and high cost.
Convenience:
RoofBag car top carriers are simple to install, remove and store. Use with or without a roof rack. Access your gear with ease.
Waterproof & Durable:
Heavy-duty, double vinyl-coated polyester fabric is fully waterproof, won't rip or tear and is UV-resistant.
USA-made to last:
RoofBag car top carriers are manufactured in San Diego, California and sold world-wide through RoofBag.com.
Same-day shipping:
Our rooftop carriers and accessories are always in stock and are shipped the same day you order.*
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Guarantee:
Top-quality manufacturing guaranteed with 30-day return policy and 2-year warranty.
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