Roof Rack Mounting Types

Heavy duty roof rack platform.

Roof rack mounting types.

To determine what type your roof is check out the images below. Factory track fixed point. People usually buy a roof rack because they want to put some specific mounts on them bike racks kayak carriers cargo boxes etc or already have some roof mounts. Fit kits and clamps.

The next generation of roof racks. Tracks are another type of roof rack connection. These landing pads work as permanent fixed points for a fixed point rack install. There a number of cars that come from the manufacturer with roof rack mounting points built.

Factory optional crossbars. Constantly aiming at staying one step ahead and working closely together with the car industry thule introduces a new generation of roof rack systems. Types of roof racks side rails flush raised. Tracks run from front to back on the outer edges of the vehicle s roof.

With a minimum of tools installing a thule roof rack on your car roof is now quicker and easier than ever before. Thanks to the ingenious torque limiter key that clicks once it s properly tightened you can be sure of a safe and secure fit on your vehicle. Rain gutter roof. User friendliness defines every thule product and our roof racks are no exception.

There are 7 basic roof types. Slightly cheaper and easier to do is installing four landing pads to your roof. It is simplest and least expensive to stay within the same brand when buying a roof rack and roof rack mounts. Thule edge and thule evo.

By mounting a track to the roof you can use a track mounted rack system and have it look just like a factory job. While some products are compatible with a range of crossbar types. The low profile thule edge system offers a sleek integrated design while the thule evo system maximizes the loading area and comes with a variety of load bar options. Find your car s best fit.

Many suvs wagons and crossovers are equipped with factory installed side rails that run. Accepts most yakima mounts and other gear full t slot mount compatibility max weight of up to 165 330 lbs. 18 75 l x 37 5 w.