How could this work on a minivan with sliding doors? I have an Odyssey without a roof rack, and this seems like a great solution if it can be secured.
1780712
It gives you multiple ways to install. It has the threw the door installation also.
1630033
I used this with a roof rack, which worked great. But they do sell car clips (separately) that allow you to attach to your door frames, like the traditional hardhshell cartop carriers from the past.
1119805
I don't think it would work well. And the entire system is secured to the vehicle with straps that go through the car. With soft top there would seem to be weak points that could comprise the integrity of the rack and car top.
736280
I use it on a honda Odyssey. I had a 2" hitch installed (after market)....and it fits. Folded up against the van back, the bike rack slightly will press on one TINY spot on the rear bumper plastic. My Honda is a 2006, I've had the bike rack and hitch for 4 years. I only have the bike rack on during the summer months...but it it's been great. The one tiny indent (less than the size of a quarter) has not gotten any worse over the years. I love this rack. If you choose to use an extender...you would eliminate this problem. I considered it, but didn't because the one spot was SO tiny...and because with the extender...the vehicle with the rack folded up would not fit in our garage. Depth of garage was limited by the shelving systems on the inside wall.
1617731
Yes this is compatible with the '11 Odyssey. We also have another package with full data module that works the sliding doors if equipped. The listing for that can be found here: B00QQRR1R6
1258383
It's supposed to work whether you have a cargo rack or not. It works well with one, but I don't know how it would work without a cargo rack honestly. I have a Suburban.
1107417
all comments are correct. It is a tough little thing. So folding isn't part of that. The big boom comes off. Do a search for WeeHoo roof rack. There is a guy that recorded a video on how he made a roof rack work. I might do the same. mostly we have just rode it around our house. So I haven't worked on that yet.
612553
The rack that is included with this board is made for a 4 door car. We have a minivan with sliding doors so the rack does not work at all because the straps that wrap around/under the roof of the car obstructs the sliding doors from closing. I had to make some major alterations to this rack and watch some YouTube videos to figure out the best way to put these racks to use, but you will need hard racks or crossbars on the roof of your car in order for this rack to be useful.
1243902
it wont work on sliding doors. you would have to disconnect the straps to slide the door open.
889102
I just purchased one used today and disassembled. You need someone to push the tabs in, while the other person pulls up on the walls/doors. When transporting, I left the base and roof assembled and strapped it to the roof rack of our minivan. The rest fit very well inside. Now I just have to find the instructions to put it up!
733656
Possible. It really needs to be very secure. Due to hard plastic dash. It slides off very easily.
1076810
Do you have front and rear bars? Basically you should have something to keep this cargo bag in place; otherwise it's going to slide around on your roof and that could have bad consequences. I read in a review where someone ran the straps through the door openings and across the inside roof liner, but I'd be worried about that setup since it doesn't prevent sliding around and shifting. There are bags made to secure to roofs without racks. I'd look for one of those if you don't have anything on your roof.
2047557
The countryman rack from MINI works with or without a sunroof. It sits four inches above the roof and has plenty of clearence for the glass roof. It comes with two locks per rail and two keys. It is very eaay to install and MINI offers many attachments. Especially if you are a biker, we offer a two bike carrier for the rear of the Countryman only. Please contact us for any questions or concerns.
736282
I have a 2013 Odyssey. The Swagman did not fit with the hitch that Uhaul installed. I bought an extender, which made it way too long, and I could not back out of my very gradually sloped driveway (I live in a subdivision that used to be a farm field!). Ended up going to Honda and had them install their ridiculously expensive hitch. Problem solved.
1542421
You have to be able to run the straps through the van at the top of the window. If you can do that with sliding window. If that mean leaving the windows open to do it better hope it doesn't rain or it's not too cold. You'll have to make that call yourself. But the straps stretch from one side to the other and the be cinched down tight, with no slack at all.
1258386
Hi - I think maybe this one might fit a car better: Rightline Gear 100S10 Sport 1 Car Top Carrier .. We Have a Honda CR-V and got only the slip/protector pad and it worked GREAT. It poured when we camped last year and it was dry inside and never moved on the roof. The weight of your stuff and the pad do the job just fine .. we do not have a roof rack. Oh also we have a sunroof and it was functional so I think the smaller version should work for you without a cargo rack and possibly even if you have a sunroof.
149583
It is probably limited to the capacity of the roof rack not the mounts. I agree with other answers