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What kind of roof bar do I Need?

What kind of roof bar do I Need?

The roof bars are suitable for all roof rack accessories including roof boxes, bike carriers, Surfboard / canoe / kayak carriers, Ladder clamps etc. These roof bars are for cars with raised roof rails only.

Who are the major customers of roof bars?

Most of their roof bars and accessories business is with the car manufacturers, where major customers include Audi, BMW, Daewoo, Chrysler, Fiat, Honda, Mitsubishi, Mercedes-Benz, Opel, Subaru, Suzuki, Vauxhall and Volkswagen.

Who are the manufacturers of car roof bars?

We supply car roof bars from four different manufacturers – CRUZ, Atera, Thule and Yakima – representing the best of the mid market to the very best. When you click on our Roof bars product finder we will show you all the roof bar options available for your vehicle.

Are there different types of Thule roof bars?

Thule bars are supplied in modular form, which means several boxes of components that you fit together. You may be able to use some or most of these components when you change vehicle, but the six different roof fixing types usually require different Thule Foot Packs. Thule is the world’s largest manufacturer of roof racks.

Where are the crossbars on a Chrysler roof?

They screw into the inboard side of the roof rails. Not as good a design for adjustment as the Dodge and Chrysler, IMO–to adjust them you have to remove it and reinstall it, while protecting the paint on the roof. Also, the front crossbar must be in the frontmost pair of screw holes, so only the rear crossbar is adjustable.

Where can I find roof bars for my vehicle?

No matter what type of vehicle you drive, you can find a set of roof bars at Discount Ramps that matches your needs. We have universal roof cross bars and vehicle-specific bars so you can carry more cargo wherever you travel.

What kind of bar do I need for roof rack?

Steel roof bars are a durable and inexpensive solution, while aluminum roof rack bars offer heavy-duty strength in a lightweight package. Many styles of bars are in stock and ready to ship today. Measure your vehicle’s roof width and select universal roof rack cross bars that match your vehicle’s requirements.

Can a roof bar be used as a cross bar?

Many of the roof bars we offer are designed to work with the factory stock side rails of your vehicle. If your model doesn’t have existing side rails, our strap-on cross bars or telescoping roof bars are a temporary solution that can be removed when not in use. For trucks with caps, we offer a truck cap rack for transporting heavy equipment.

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Ruth Doyle