bro1999 Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 Can anyone recommend roof bars for my C-Max Energi that would allow me to attach something like this?http://b.cdnbrm.com/images/products/large/roof_racks_bags/curt_roof_mounted_cargo_rack_hero.jpg I have the panoramic moon roof, if that makes any difference. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fbov Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 Do a search for "roof rack" and you'll find several threadshttp://fordcmaxhybridforum.com/topic/3540-thule-racks-with-panoramic-roof/?hl=%2Broof+%2Brack&do=findComment&comment=40478http://fordcmaxhybridforum.com/topic/1243-roof-rack-installation-difficulty/?hl=%2Broof+%2Brack. to provide a couple. I really like the look of that Thule! Have fun,Frank PS you should already know what this will do to fuel consumption. Far better to get a trailer hitch and hitch mounted platform... several folks ahve done that, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaDadMiami Posted April 5, 2014 Report Share Posted April 5, 2014 My dealer told me not to use the roof rack with the Pano Roof. I was prepared to buy it from them, but they wouldn't sell it to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiling Jack Posted April 6, 2014 Report Share Posted April 6, 2014 My dealer told me not to use the roof rack with the Pano Roof. I was prepared to buy it from them, but they wouldn't sell it to me. Was the roof rack in question here a ford product ? If it were not for your pano roof, woult this rack have been specifically recommended for the C-max? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisl Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 The standard dealer supplied rack for the Cmax is the Thule (they don't mark it up, but you can probably get it cheaper from REI, especially with various deals like the 20% off coupon that comes with your dividend). I'm not entirely sure why they say not to install it on the pano roof-- the feet for the towers press on the box sections outboard of the rain gutters. I can't imagine the put enough compressive load across the roof to affect the pano. It could be that they don't want to deal with "I was putting the bike on the roof and dropped the fork through the pano, why did you give me a rack that would let me do that" complaints. I think some members here have put the Thule on with the pano roof - it would work with that basket, but as already mentioned it will kill your gas mileage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotomoto Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 Several options here: http://www.juicedhybrid.com/2013-2014-Ford-C-Max-Hybrid-Roof-Rack-s/2028.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaDadMiami Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 Was the roof rack in question here a ford product ? If it were not for your pano roof, woult this rack have been specifically recommended for the C-max?This was relating to the Thule rack that is sold through Ford. It is the same one shown in the catalog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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