Roof Rack Recommendation for 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe With Factory Roof Side Rails

Updated 07/30/2014 | Published 07/27/2014

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Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 54" Long - Qty 2

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Rhino-Rack SX Series Legs for Vortex Aero Crossbars - Flush Factory Side Rails - Qty 4

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Question:

Im interested in a Roof Rack for my Santa Fe 2013 with front to back rails. For what I saw in your web page you have the Rhino Rack and the Roda. Which one do you recommend? Thanks

asked by: Oscar R

Expert Reply:

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We do offer a range of different roof racks for your 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe with factory roof side rails and all options can be seen on the link provided. Available systems include offerings from Thule, Yakima, Rhino-Rack and Rola. You can use the Select Vehicle Style drop-down menu to select your version of the Santa Fe to see appropriate rack choices.

The best system for you may depend on the nature of your cargo carrying requirements and whether you already own a cargo basket, cargo box, roof-mount bike rack or kayak carrier. Some roof crossbar shapes such as the basic round and square types will offer better compatibility with a range of rack-mount accessories such as those noted above. The larger (and quieter) elliptical bar systems such as the Thule AeroBlade and Rhino-Rack Vortex will generate less wind noise at highway speeds but some accessories may not fit this bar shape.

Another factor to consider is locks; these are available as add-on options from most makers, but the Rola Sport Series Roof Rack # 59766 comes with locks included. This system also features the quieter elliptical crossbars, so given the included locks I suggest this cost-effective system from Rola which is protected by a 5-year limited warranty.

expert reply by: Adam R