RPMxB

Ok, after thinking about it, I am persuaded that my 'Truck Tie-Down Anchors' on the xB roof was a bad idea :oops: and that Roof Rails (the kind seen on most new mini vans and small SUVs) are the way to go for me. I'm still convinced that I want them screwed down into the roof for a clean, factory look; I don't want the removable kind of rack that mounts with clamps.

I want two low-profile light weight rails with no cross bars. Kind of like this RAV4's rails but without the cross bar:



I reread the major xB Forum Threads on Roof Racks and found several other xB owners wanting the same info that I'm asking for:

* How and where can you screw into the xB roof to secure rails?

* Does anyone have pics of the inside xB roof structure?

Please help with pics or suggestions. Thanks. :D RPM

Venusfly

http://www.f150online.com/galleries/...w.cfm?num=5079

Go to "Other Toys" for roof pics without the headliner. Sorry I can't post a picture, they don't let me crosslink.

RPMxB

Thanks for the link. :D Perfecto... RPM

RPMxB

I did some further research and found the rails that I'm looking for what seems to be a good price... $87 shipped.

The pair are Perrycraft DynaSport Roof Rails Model #DSXX75-B. They have a black polyester powder coat finish, are a total of 75" long and you can add optional heavy duty Mont Blanc crossbar attachments with four locks if needed.



http://www.perrycraft.com/roof_racks/DynaSport.htm

I'm going to order from Proline Products:

http://www.prolineracks.com/perrycra...oof-rails.html

They have a wide assortment of other racks including Thule and Yakima.

http://www.prolineracks.com/roof-racks.html

Thanks again to Venusfly for the link to the pics of the inside xB roof structure... I'm looking forward to my new Roof Rails. I think they will look good on my dark tinted TCM xB. RPM

PennyPincher

I bought the same rails along with DynaSport's crossbars, in fact I'm installing them today. The Mont Blanc cross bars seem like a good idea especially for plywood and such. I wish I had known about them before I ordered . I agree, I think the rails will look sharp on my Polar White with red and black business decals on the side. I'll post pics later today if it stops raining.

RPMxB

Here's a pic of the DynaSport Rails with the #MB-AW Mont Blanc Aero Wing Cross Bars:


They look pretty good and they're removable.

Here's where they could be ordered:

http://www.prolineracks.com/mont-bla...crossbars.html

I look forword to seeing your pics of your DynaSport Roof Rack. I ordered my Rails on Friday and should have them in about a week. How difficult was the installation; any tips? Thanks. :D RPM

RPMxB

My question about install tips was answered in a separate thread. For the record...

Thanks! :D RPM

PennyPincher

With a great deal of help from my son Iam finally able to post pictures. This is the Dyna Sport rack with raised side rails and crossbars. I think the side rails are what you ordered. As I said it was a relatively simple installation.

MaximuS

Exaclty what I want, Great find!
Could you please post where you ordered it? I would like to get the exact same set up you have, so what part numbers did you get?
Thanks a bunch for the pic.

PennyPincher

http://www.a1-autoracks.com/perrycra...oof-racks.html

MaximuS

They don't have the XB (Scion) in their ordering list.
What model did you use to get the 75" long rack?

RPMxB

Thanks very much for the pic! You've got a great son there ... I've got two great adult sons too.

Looks like you got the 65" length. I ordered the 75" length even though the 'PerryCraft Application Guide' recommended the 65" rails for the xB. I decided that since there was about 80" of usable flat roof surface, I'd go for the max.

The rack looks great on your xB. I get mine tomorrow (Friday) via UPS. I'll install it this weekend. Thanks again. :D RPM

PennyPincher

Yea, he's a great kid(one of four). He's a 3rd year engineering student at

Northeastern University so this stuff is second nature to him. The hardest part was

explaining it to his old man. These are indeed the 65" rails only because I didn't

realize that the there were 75" rails. I wish I had talked to you a week and a half ago.

Oh well. It looks good and works well so what's a few inches.

tcm_xB

Not to sound stupid, but exactly how do these things work? Could I mount a couple bikes to this rack? I know nothing about these racks. Thanks

RPMxB

You need the rack (rails and cross bars) plus an optional bike attachment. See the following web pages:

http://www.a1-autoracks.com/perrycra...oof-racks.html

http://www.a1-autoracks.com/bike-rack-roof-mount.html

http://www.a1-autoracks.com/perrycra...oof-rails.html

http://www.a1-autoracks.com/mont-blanc-crossbars.html

Hope this helps. :D RPM

tcm_xB

Thanks, that really explains it all.

7red7

Those roof rails look really sweet, and I can definitely atest that this is one thing missing on these boxes...I so wished they came with them stock, but I'm willing to add the aftermarket ones no problem

Thanks for posting the pics and the links to the parts ordering info

DAN

Cscionlava

would you guys be able to tell me if you could fit a moonroof w/in the confines of the rails? i am talking about the Webasto big 'un we all want.
the outside diensions are:

30" x 27"

thanks.

chucksu

You might be able to. Im not sure if this is the sunroof in question but it might be. Looks like it might be a close call.

RPMxB

If chucksu's pic is correct, I agree with him, "Looks like it might be a close call."

The DynaSport Rail end stanchions (supports) measure 2.187" wd x 8.5" lg.

Perrycraft has a toll free number and I've already called them about the 75" length fitting. I suggest you contact them and ask about the moonroof:

E-mail: customerservice@perrycraft.com

Telephone: 800-777-7081

Fax: 336-768-6792

Also see the notes about moonroofs in the 'Application Guide.'

http://www.perrycraft.com/Application_Guide.htm

Good luck. :D RPM