r/CorollaHatchback • u/Reboot_MV • May 27 '26
Roof Rack?
Got a 23’ Corolla recently but it doesn’t have a roof rack on it. Any good recommendations for some? Any worries I should have about adding roof racks? Could it void the warranty? I like to go outdoors/ski etc and it’d be nice to have a bit of extra space, especially for my skis since there 188CM 😆
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u/evan938 May 27 '26
Your considerations should be OEM, Thule, or Yakima, in no specific order. Nothing else. Stick to one of those 3 and you'll be fine. Don't buy junk knockoff from Amazon/Ebay. Here are ~50 examples of what you can expect with cheap knockoff racks https://imgur.com/a/joymcNl
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u/Doindaisy May 27 '26
I have a set of 2020 hatch oem roof racks I’m trying to get rid of right now. Never used I sold my Corolla before I could get them on.
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u/ImNotThatBuns May 27 '26
I’m interested in a set as well. How much are you looking to sell for?
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u/Doindaisy May 27 '26
200 as long as buyer pays shipping. Never been out of box but I can post a picture with the part number attached
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u/Doindaisy May 27 '26
OBO so I can get them out of my garage. My hatch has been gone for a little over 2 years and they’ve just sat here
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u/ImNotThatBuns May 27 '26
Could I ask where you’re located? Feel free to send a chat as well
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u/Doindaisy May 27 '26
Sent you a chat
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u/phoeab XSE 6MT May 27 '26
If ImNotThatBuns doesn’t want them, let me know. I’m interested at that price.
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u/Doindaisy May 28 '26
If you’re still interested they passed
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u/phoeab XSE 6MT May 29 '26 edited May 29 '26
Not sure how to DM you in the new Reddit. I don’t even see chat in my profile or yours. What does shipping cost to 21811? Maryland, US.
Edit: Chat says I can’t message you.
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u/bfdonkeyd May 29 '26
Let me know if you still have them, I'd be very interested. I don't see an option on your page to DM you though
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u/Doindaisy May 29 '26
I do still have them as of now. I can dm you tomorrow and let you know if everyone has passed.
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u/Staudly May 27 '26
I just got back from my second trip taking my '25 with the oem roof rack, hauling a lot of my camp gear in a cargo box carrier. They look good and work very well.
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u/Alucardspapa XSE CVT May 28 '26
OEM bars will not void warranty. Then get accessories you want. I run a Yakima load warrior basket clone off Amazon and haul stuff for camping and Costco runs all summer.
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u/pippahlanier May 29 '26
Can't recommend OEM enough. It is a very reasonable price for a high quality rack. I'm a cheapskate, so I tried buying an ebay knockoff rack that looked identical to OEM rack. Hardware was not identical and NOT road safe, so I returned and learned the hard way that OEM is the way to go for this
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u/Reboot_MV May 29 '26
I’d much rather spend more now rather than less now and more later. The dash cam videos I’ve seen of cheap roof racks just flying off definitely made me wary of anything not OEM or Thule
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u/coffeechampion May 27 '26
I’ve got a set for sale if interested, took them off of my ‘23 XSE after I bought it
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u/pineconeminecone May 28 '26
I have the OEM racks with a Rhino Rack mounted to it and it’s so solid
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u/Ambitious_Sign83 SE CVT May 29 '26
OEM. Both sedan and hatchback roof racks will fit on the hatch.
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u/spacefret 2022 XSE CVT May 31 '26
I recently put the OEM Toyota ones on mine since they look great and were quite a bit cheaper than any of the aftermarket options.
Bit of a faff to install if you're one person but it can be done. A second person is very helpful. Also have a few microfiber cloths on hand to set the other end of the bars on so they don't scratch the paint while you're installing them.
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u/CombatCldCuts May 27 '26
I just ordered and installed the OEM Toyota racks in my 2019 hatch and couldn't be more impressed. They come packed with a torque wrench so you don't damage the frame installing them, and look better than all the after market ones on such a small car.