Roof Racks
buyer's guide

There are a number of factors to consider when choosing which roof racks will suit your car. There are differing ways that roof racks attach to your car and generally there is no choice as to which one you’ll be using as that’s already been decided by the vehicle’s manufacturer.

You do however get to choose the style of crossbars and on most vehicles you can also choose whether to go for a ‘flush’ style or a ‘through’ bar style. It will all depend on what you’re going to use your racks for, brand preference and how you want them to look.

Fixed Point

A system whereby a stud is threaded into a factory fitting point in the roofline.

PROS:

Very neat and a reasonable load limit.

CONS:

No flexibility as to where racks sit on the roof.

Raised Roof Rail

Roof racks fit to a factory fitted raised rail on the roof.

PROS:

High load limit and flexibility as to where racks can be placed. No contact with paintwork.

CONS:

Some rails are quite short and are positioned towards the rear of the vehicle.

Solid Rail

Roof racks fit to a factory fitted raised rail on the roof.

PROS:

Neat, low profile, no contact with paintwork and flexible positioning of racks.

CONS:

Some rails are quite short and are positioned towards the rear of the vehicle.

Door Mount

Old School style becoming less common as vehicle manufacturers do away with rain gutters

PROS:

A very popular style used when no other options available from the vehicle’s manufacturer

CONS:

Contacts paintwork, typically lower load limits.

Gutter Mount

Old School style becoming less common as vehicle manufacturers do away with rain gutters

PROS:

Easy to fit and high load limits.

CONS:

You need to buy locking knobs as an accessory with the Thule brand

Important!

*Always check the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended maximum load rating.

Need more info?

At Rack & Carry, we’re more than happy to help advise
on what will suit you and your needs best.

+27 (0)44 382 2808

Roof Racks
buyer's guide

There are a number of factors to consider when choosing which roof racks will suit your car. There are differing ways that roof racks attach to your car and generally there is no choice as to which one you’ll be using as that’s already been decided by the vehicle’s manufacturer.

You do however get to choose the style of crossbars and on most vehicles you can also choose whether to go for a ‘flush’ style or a ‘through’ bar style. It will all depend on what you’re going to use your racks for, brand preference and how you want them to look.

Fixed Point

PROS:

CONS:

Raised Roof Rail

PROS:

CONS:

Solid Rail

PROS:

CONS:

Door Mount

PROS:

CONS:

Gutter Mount

PROS:

CONS:

Important!

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Roof Racks

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+27 (0)44 382 2808

Roof Racks buyer's guide

There are a number of factors to consider when choosing which roof racks will suit your car. There are differing ways that roof racks attach to your car and generally there is no choice as to which one you’ll be using as that’s already been decided by the vehicle’s manufacturer.

You do however get to choose the style of crossbars and on most vehicles you can also choose whether to go for a ‘flush’ style or a ‘through’ bar style. It will all depend on what you’re going to use your racks for, brand preference and how you want them to look.

Fixed Point

PROS:

CONS:

Raised Roof Rail

PROS:

CONS:

Solid Rail

PROS:

CONS:

Door Mount

PROS:

CONS:

Gutter Mount

PROS:

CONS:

Important!

Need more info?

Take a look at our wide range of Roof Racks

Product Details

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Roof Racks
buyer's guide

Take a look at our wide range of
Roof Racks