Roof Rack/Platform Recommendation for 2019 Ford Transit Connect Long Wheelbase XLT  

2019 Ford Transit Connect Passenger LWB XLT Im looking for a heavy duty roof rack system. At a minimum, something with crossbars, but Id be interested in any platform options too. Im a contractor and would like to be able to haul lumber as well as 4x8foot sheets of plywood or drywall from time to time. The van has the factory flush rails. Ive had the cargo version of the van in the past and am familiar with the naked roof options. Ive considered removing the flush rails but the few tutorials Ive found online make it sound really tedious/difficult. On your site, it looks to me like my two heavier duty options would be: Yakima SightLine Roof Rack for Flush Rails - HD Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - Qty 2 Yakima SightLine Roof Rack for Flush Rails - CoreBar Crossbars - Steel - Black - Qty 2 A few questions: 1. Are these my best options? 2. Do the HD crossbars connect to the flush rails? They dont show connector pieces. 3. If the HD crossbars have a 500 lb capacity but my van manual says it has a max roof rack load weight of 165 lb, would the HD give me a higher capacity? Thank you very much in advance. Im struggling to find good info online. Can you confirm

asked by: Brad