After researching i d say the factory rails are a must.
Installing roof rails on 2015 honda odyssey.
Remove the left roof molding by carefully lifting it upward from four roof molding clips.
Open the tailgate halfway.
For load capacity information refer to roof rack load capacity label installation instructions and your vehicle s owner s manual.
Right center roof rail cover left rear roof rail cover.
Tools and supplies.
Low profile aerodynamic crossbars strap to your vehicle s raised factory side rails to create a super strong and ultra quiet roof rack.
Roof rails p n 08l02 tk8 100.
The rails are about 275 online delivered and the install is maybe 3 4 hours at a casual pace.
Install the left rear roof rail cover to the left roof rail with the two clips and one torx screw.
Using a trim tool pry up on the rear end of the roof molding left cover.
Remove the masking tape from the vehicle.
Repeat steps 1 through 16 on the right side of the vehicle to install the right roof rail.
Right front roof rail cover left center roof rail cover.
Right rear roof rail cover 12.
For the crossbars it depends.
Right side roof rail left front roof rail cover.
For load capacity information refer to roof rack load capacity label installation instructions and your vehicle s owner s manual.
Install the left front roof rail cover to the left roof rail with the two clips and one torx screw.
You can save a lot by ordering online and diy the installation.
Left side roof rail.
If you already own an aftermarket system yakima etc probably stick with that.
The roof rails along with the crossbars can securely haul items on top of your odyssey depending on your choice of roof attachment.
Download 2015 honda odyssey roof rails installation instructions installing the roof rails 1.
The roof rails along with the crossbars can securely haul items on top of your odyssey depending on your choice of roof attachment.