Crossbars w/o roof rails?

[fresca]

... can i just attach w/o having any rails? have any of you tried this or are familiar w/ this? And if so, how much weight will it take?

Many thanks in advance.

http://www.saturnaccessories.com/shop/html/Products/VUE-39/2002-2005-71/Exterior-73/VUE-Roof-Rack-Crossbars-182.html

[twosaturns]

this is still the ONLY way to put cross bars on a 1st gen VUE. they work fine. all your questions are answered in the link you posted:

They attach to your VUE's roof rails to help support your sports gear or luggage. Your can also outfit your roof rack with the attachment you'll need to haul a bike, kayak, skis or overstuffed suitcase. Includes front and rear bar. Maximum weight 100 lbs. Includes installation kit and instructions.

your VUE has built-in rails; they just don't look like rails.

[fresca]

thanks a bunch

[wfransee]

I'm interested in how this turned out. I have a 2002 Vue (AWD V-6), and the roof "appears" to be "factory ready" to receive a roof rack system. I sent an e-mail inquiry to my local Saturn Dealer, and the following is their reply:

"The roof will have to have the rails installed to accept the crossbars. According to my Parts Deprtment Manager, parts alone is approximately $800 for just the front to back rails and all hardware. This does not include labor which from my understanding is costly as the headliner needs to be dropped"

???

this is still the ONLY way to put cross bars on a 1st gen VUE. they work fine. all your questions are answered in the link you posted:

They attach to your VUE's roof rails to help support your sports gear or luggage. Your can also outfit your roof rack with the attachment you'll need to haul a bike, kayak, skis or overstuffed suitcase. Includes front and rear bar. Maximum weight 100 lbs. Includes installation kit and instructions.

your VUE has built-in rails; they just don't look like rails.