modifiede30 Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 My family has been using a hitch mounted ski rack because our new car has a glass roof that covers so much space that its almost impossible to mount anything up top. The rack we have now is a nightmare on skis/boards - all the sand/dirt and salt just collect on all of the components and if not cleaned off, destroy the edges (don't ask how I know). I'm wondering if anyone has suggestions for protecting the skis/boards while mounted in the back exposed to the elements. I have thought of typical bags, but the thought of those flapping around in the wind for 9 hours of travel is less than appealing. I was thinking I might just go to a shipping store, buy a big role of the plastic wrap, and wrap/tape them up before mounting them to the rack. I'd think a couple layers of the stuff would withstand the traveling. I'm going to RackAttack today to check on any other options we might have for a roof rack but I'm not looking forward to dumping $1k on a new system (roof rack and enclosed ski carrier). I've heard ski bags can withstand the elements while traveling with them - but only for a year or so, which doesn't sound very efficient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 (edited) I have seen a couple hitch mounted boxes. Looks a bit odd and not exactly wind efficient but handy. I think I would use some covers (sock type made of weather resistant material ) easy to slip over , might even go over several at once or the hole group. Tie off with rope/ bungy. Edited February 1, 2014 by www.oldsnowboards.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modifiede30 Posted February 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 We have one of the hitch mounted boxes but they're not large enough to carry skis or boards. Never had a chance to get over to rack attack today - maybe tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdyno Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 I built a top load bag out of fleece lined nylon. It has been in roof racks a few times and shown no worse for the trips. It's fairly tight and has velcro tabs to snug it up once the board is loaded. I think it cost me about $20 to make and if you are interested, I am pretty sure I have a pattern around here somewhere. Message me and I can try and find it if you are interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoffV Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 (edited) I saw an advertisement somewhere for suction mounted cups for bike and surfboard racks that work on glass This may be an option http://www.seasucker.com/shop/ Edited February 6, 2014 by GeoffV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piusthedrcarve Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 Maybe SporTube and Vac Rack for glass top vehicles? SporTube is great for air travel with gears. Maybe one stone for two birds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 I sometimes need to throw my boards in a rooftop box, and to prevent scrapes and dings, I just roll them in some fabric and cinch it closed with <a href="http://www.strapworks.com/Side_Release_Straps_Belts_s/51.htm">buckle straps</a>. I bought the fabric at a local craft store - I was going to get denim or canvas, but they had some softshell material on sale, so I bought that instead, thinking it would provide some additional padding. It is not pretty, but it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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