After researching i d say the factory rails are a must.
Installing roof rails on 2015 honda odyssey.
The rails are about 275 online delivered and the install is maybe 3 4 hours at a casual pace.
Install the left front roof rail cover to the left roof rail with the two clips and one torx screw.
Roof rails p n 08l02 tk8 100.
Right center roof rail cover left rear roof rail cover.
Tools and supplies.
The roof rails along with the crossbars can securely haul items on top of your odyssey depending on your choice of roof attachment.
2015 odyssey july 2014.
You can save a lot by ordering online and diy the installation.
Remove the left roof molding by carefully lifting it upward from four roof molding clips.
Remove the masking tape from the vehicle.
Thule roof rack 2015 honda odysseywith factory installed raised rails that run front to back.
For load capacity information refer to roof rack load capacity label installation instructions and your vehicle s owner s manual.
The roof rails along with the crossbars can securely haul items on top of your odyssey depending on your choice of roof attachment.
For the crossbars it depends.
Install the left rear roof rail cover to the left roof rail with the two clips and one torx screw.
Repeat steps 1 through 16 on the right side of the vehicle to install the right roof rail.
For load capacity information refer to roof rack load capacity label installation instructions and your vehicle s owner s manual.
Open the tailgate halfway.
2011 2017 honda odyssey 5 door part 08l02 tk8 100 roof rails.
If you already own an aftermarket system yakima etc probably stick with that.
Download 2015 honda odyssey roof rails installation instructions installing the roof rails 1.
Left side roof rail.
Using a trim tool pry up on the rear end of the roof molding left cover.
Right front roof rail cover left center roof rail cover.