New to Pilot/Honda - Honda Pilot

Rick F · 11-16-2011, 09:24 AM

Greetings, the wife and I recently moved to FL and decided to downsize from 2 vehicles and bought a 2010 Pilot EX with 22k miles to replace a sedan and pickup truck. We have been very happy with the vehicle, cargo capacity, 3 row seating, mileage, performance, etc. One of the accessories I did not haggle for was a roof rack. Dealer prices are quite high and was wondering if there was an aftermarket rack that "looks" as part of the original equiptment??
PS: I missed my truck for a week.

Thanks

rocky · 11-16-2011, 09:47 AM

You mean cross bars and stuff? Yakima, Thule.

1YESfan · 11-16-2011, 10:01 AM

Welcome to the forum. I hope the two of you can still get along with one vehicle. ;-) Post often.

Rick F · 11-16-2011, 02:13 PM

Thanks for the reply... I was hoping for rails that can attach to the roof channels and then Thule cross bars.

pfjohns · 11-16-2011, 02:52 PM

Hi Rick,

Welcome to the Piloteers! I was in the same place recently, looking for roof rack cross bars for our 2011 Pilot Touring. The local dealer wanted almost $200 for the OEM bars, so I checked with Bernardi and got them for $152 delivered. See <http://www.bernardiparts.com/Honda-Crossbars-Pilot__08L04-SZA-110.aspx> for more info. The good thing about the OEM cross bars is that they are aerodynamic (i.e. quiet), unlike the aftermarket products I looked at. And the OEMs aren't too pricey if you buy on the web...

RSQ Pilot · 11-16-2011, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick F

Thanks for the reply... I was hoping for rails that can attach to the roof channels and then Thule cross bars.

With the EX being shipped without the roof rails, the Rails that will work the best are HONDA OEM... haven't seen any aftermarket rails that will fit the OEM roof channels. Cross bars ... many will fit the OEM rails.
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Opentoed · 11-22-2011, 08:50 AM

Agree with all the above posts, go with factory Honda roof rails from the cheapest source you can find, but DON'T get the Honda crossbars. They are weaker than either Yakima or Thule and will limit what accessories you can mount. I went with the 66" Yakima load bars and a Yakima wind fairing... love it! Minimal noise and lots of functionality. FYI I use a Yakima 21 cubic foot cargo box, kayak, bike, and ski racks without any trouble... hope this helps!

11-16-2011, 09:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
Rick F Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 2 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	New to Pilot/Honda Greetings, the wife and I recently moved to FL and decided to downsize from 2 vehicles and bought a 2010 Pilot EX with 22k miles to replace a sedan and pickup truck. We have been very happy with the vehicle, cargo capacity, 3 row seating, mileage, performance, etc. One of the accessories I did not haggle for was a roof rack. Dealer prices are quite high and was wondering if there was an aftermarket rack that "looks" as part of the original equiptment?? PS: I missed my truck for a week. Thanks

11-16-2011, 09:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
rocky Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Red Sox Nation Posts: 7,178 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You mean cross bars and stuff? Yakima, Thule. __________________ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Chris...19131498101662

11-16-2011, 10:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
1YESfan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 279 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Welcome to the forum. I hope the two of you can still get along with one vehicle. ;-) Post often. __________________ Rob 2011 w.d.p. Touring 4x4, DeepWater Edition(it has a propeller on the back ;-) )

11-16-2011, 02:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
pfjohns Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 14 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Pilot Roof Rack Cross Bars Hi Rick, Welcome to the Piloteers! I was in the same place recently, looking for roof rack cross bars for our 2011 Pilot Touring. The local dealer wanted almost $200 for the OEM bars, so I checked with Bernardi and got them for $152 delivered. See <http://www.bernardiparts.com/Honda-Crossbars-Pilot__08L04-SZA-110.aspx> for more info. The good thing about the OEM cross bars is that they are aerodynamic (i.e. quiet), unlike the aftermarket products I looked at. And the OEMs aren't too pricey if you buy on the web...

11-22-2011, 08:50 AM	#7 (permalink)
Opentoed Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Traverse City, MI Posts: 25 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Agree with all the above posts, go with factory Honda roof rails from the cheapest source you can find, but DON'T get the Honda crossbars. They are weaker than either Yakima or Thule and will limit what accessories you can mount. I went with the 66" Yakima load bars and a Yakima wind fairing... love it! Minimal noise and lots of functionality. FYI I use a Yakima 21 cubic foot cargo box, kayak, bike, and ski racks without any trouble... hope this helps! __________________ '11 Pilot EX-L 4x4 Taffeta White (Xenon Depot HID conversion, LED interior lights, Yakima Rack) '98 Shadow Aero 1100 (pipes, bags, LEDs, etc.) -- RIP -- '08 Element SC 5-Speed Rootbeer Metalic '92 Accord EX 5-Speed

11-16-2011, 02:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
Rick F Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 2 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks for the reply... I was hoping for rails that can attach to the roof channels and then Thule cross bars.

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