RoofRaks
Roof Racks
Helpful tips for mounting car roof racks — start with your vehicle.
How do you want to use your rack?
When choosing roof racks, start with what you need to carry — bikes, watersports gear, boards, or cargo boxes. Crossbar shape (square, round, aero) matters less than a secure vehicle-specific mount and a carrier that matches your load.
Roof racks terminology
What elements constitute a roof rack system?
- The bar — across the roof's width
- The feet — the bar sits on these
- A fitting kit — vehicle specific
Roof rail vs roof bars
Roof rails usually run front to rear from the factory. Roof bars mount to rails or clamp to the roof and run across the vehicle.
From the blog
- How to Stop Roof Rack Wind NoiseFind the source of roof rack wind noise, then use fitment, positioning, accessory, and hardware checks to quiet your setup safely.
- Which Crossbar Goes in Front and Which Goes in Back?Learn how to identify front and rear crossbars, position them safely, and verify spacing, load limits, clearance, and fit before driving.
- How much cargo weight can you transport with roof racks?Roof racks are an excellent solution for when you need to transport more goods than your vehicle's trunk can accommodate