OEM Cross Bars on Roof Rails, and Thule Cargo Box

[Xpress5]

Originally Posted by Johnhanson

I switched from the OEM bars to a Whispbar and it is literally silent, even with the sunroof open. Much quieter with the box on as well and drops the height about 3/4 inch. You also lose the 2-3% fuel economy penalty with OEM. They also look better as they are lower profile and have a gentle curve that matches the roof curve. It was about double the price.

That being said if anybody in Canada wants gently used OEM bars they're sitting in my garage and I'll part with them for cheap. PM me if interested. They are still a quality bar but I'm much happier all around with the Whispbar.

Do you have a link to the Whispbar? Do they attach directly to the factory installed rails?

thanks

[iconoclast]

Are the members on here satisfied with the oem bars?
I need to install a set of bars for snowboards and have gone with whispbars in the past but exploring options for something a bit more attractive or priced better.

[Doanster]

Originally Posted by iconoclast

Are the members on here satisfied with the oem bars?
I need to install a set of bars for snowboards and have gone with whispbars in the past but exploring options for something a bit more attractive or priced better.

I'm satisfied with the OEM bars. I don't leave them on year-round so the added wind noise when the sunroof is open is not an issue for me.
I got a great price via eBay (a BMW dealer in the SW if I recall correctly). Install/removal takes 5mins tops with no tools, so that's a bonus.

[iconoclast]

How much did you pay? I have a very good relationship with the dealership I service with but I still get charged tax so I am curious if the discount is enough to offset shipping costs.

[Doanster]

Originally Posted by iconoclast

How much did you pay? I have a very good relationship with the dealership I service with but I still get charged tax so I am curious if the discount is enough to offset shipping costs.

$160 shipped. I'm in OR, so no sales tax ever.

[iconoclast]

Basically what my dealer quoted... $161.50 but I would have to pay tax.

[ggindy500]

If you mount the box too far rearward so it covers the Sirius antenna it will cause satellite to loose signal periodcally, somewhat like inside garage or going through a tunnel.

[britelzg]

This is an old thread. But I couldn't find crossbars as option on BMW Canada website. They have running boards, hitch, etc. But no crossbars.

[DuSh]

Originally Posted by britelzg

This is an old thread. But I couldn't find crossbars as option on BMW Canada website. They have running boards, hitch, etc. But no crossbars.

Here's a Canadian BMW link for that part: https://shop.bmw.ca/a/BMW__/61132450...ier/03_31.html If you sum it up - it comes to a $500+ CAD

However, you don't have to buy it from dealership. There's many places that sell OEM BMW X5 crossbars. I've seen it from $170 to $250+

1. https://www.amazon.com/BMW-F15-only-.../dp/B00FYYDDWE
2. https://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-X5-F15-...UAAOSwLVZVgtJF
3. https://www.pelicanparts.com/More_In...-2-232-293-BOE
4. https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...s/82712232293/

Basically the OEM BMW part # is 82712232293 - you can buy it whenever you'll find it. You can also order it from your dealer if they don't have it on website.

[britelzg]

Originally Posted by DuSh

Here's a Canadian BMW link for that part: https://shop.bmw.ca/a/BMW__/61132450...ier/03_31.html If you sum it up - it comes to a $500+ CAD

However, you don't have to buy it from dealership. There's many places that sell OEM BMW X5 crossbars. I've seen it from $170 to $250+

1. https://www.amazon.com/BMW-F15-only-.../dp/B00FYYDDWE
2. https://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-X5-F15-...UAAOSwLVZVgtJF
3. https://www.pelicanparts.com/More_In...-2-232-293-BOE
4. https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...s/82712232293/

Basically the OEM BMW part # is 82712232293 - you can buy it whenever you'll find it. You can also order it from your dealer if they don't have it on website.

Thanks a lot. I did try amazon.com but none of the seller will ship to Canada. And it's not on amazon.ca. With current exchange rate, it's OK to buy here.

[aleksey_z]

Yakima skybox 18 provides plenty of additional cargo space. Love the look of the carbonite.

[redline9001]

I paid $350 cdn for mine from Calgary BMW

[greentrbo95gst]

Originally Posted by aleksey_z

Yakima skybox 18 provides plenty of additional cargo space. Love the look of the carbonite.

What can you realistically fit in there?

[redline9001]

Originally Posted by greentrbo95gst

What can you realistically fit in there?

Couple of suit cases... and some other crap...

We put the stroller and kids crap in our with a suit case.

[greentrbo95gst]

Originally Posted by redline9001

Couple of suit cases... and some other crap...

We put the stroller and kids crap in our with a suit case.

That's great to know. Which model box is it and where did you purchase it?

[23109VC]

Just got a Thule XL XT with OEM crossbars. Easy setup , fits great!

[ppagiga]

Originally Posted by 23109VC

Just got a Thule XL XT with OEM crossbars. Easy setup , fits great!

Want to go similar setup, use the BMW cross bars and throw on a Motion XT XL or XXL. Do you know what the weight capacity is of those bars?

[redline9001]

Originally Posted by ppagiga

Want to go similar setup, use the BMW cross bars and throw on a Motion XT XL or XXL. Do you know what the weight capacity is of those bars?

It’s not the bars, it is how much weight the roof itself will carry, most seem too be around 150 but the x5 is 165.. but I don’t think you really want that much weight up there anyway... pain in the ass to manage getting it up there.

But the weight capacity of my Thule box is 50kg and the weight of the box it self would max it out.

[redline9001]

Originally Posted by greentrbo95gst

That's great to know. Which model box is it and where did you purchase it?

I have a Thule hyper Xl, I got it from Thule.com but I found a guy that had a 50% off coupon that I paid a few dollars to so I saved a lot.

[davidzzzz]

Looks Gooddd!!

[ggrimmett]

Also just picked up a Thule Motion XT XL at REI. They have them back in stock. Normal retail pricing.

Great set-up. Excited for the next road trip.

[23109VC]

Originally Posted by ggrimmett

Also just picked up a Thule Motion XT XL at REI. They have them back in stock. Normal retail pricing.

Great set-up. Excited for the next road trip.

Looks great! For road trips with a family this is a must have! We came from an MDX and honestly the X5 has less cargo space than the Acura….. I love thenX5 driving dynamics - but when you're trying to fit all kinds of stuff for yourself and a few kids on a long road trip you need the box!!!