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      04-10-2019, 09:53 AM   #1
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roof rack easily installed and removed

I would like to get roof racks that I can use occasionally. I would like to keep them in my vehicle (under the rear floor?) or garage and put them on only when I want to use them. Are there any that are particularly easy and quick to install and remove? I would consider 10 minutes a reasonable time.

Are the bmw roof racks the best for general purpose.?

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      04-10-2019, 12:36 PM   #2
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I would like to get roof racks that I can use occasionally. I would like to keep them in my vehicle (under the rear floor?) or garage and put them on only when I want to use them. Are there any that are particularly easy and quick to install and remove? I would consider 10 minutes a reasonable time.

Are the bmw roof racks the best for general purpose.?

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Allen
Yes they are easy to remove just takes 5 mins to unlock all four locks and loosen and remove
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      08-21-2019, 10:27 PM   #3
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I would like to get roof racks that I can use occasionally. I would like to keep them in my vehicle (under the rear floor?) or garage and put them on only when I want to use them. Are there any that are particularly easy and quick to install and remove? I would consider 10 minutes a reasonable time.

Are the bmw roof racks the best for general purpose.?

Thanks,
Allen
I got these and think they’re easy to remove and stow. When I’m not using them I keep them under my trunk storage.


https://www.seasucker.com/collections/car-racks/products/monkey-bars?variant=4238361427995
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      08-22-2019, 04:34 PM   #4
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Super easy. Bought on eBay and saved on OEM rack: https://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-X5-G05-...MAAOSwnClcmQ6H
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      09-08-2019, 06:42 PM   #5
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Forgot to note that my crossbars fold in half for easy storage.
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