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Roof Rack Information

Vehicle roof rack information. For people who are new to vehicle roof racks and need a review of the available types, comparisons of the components and features, and an explanation of the benefits of a roof rack, this is the place to start. We explain what roof racks are and how roof racks work.

Crossbar Type Shape Wind Noise Drag Top Slots Construction Thule AeroBlade Bar Aero/Kamm-tail-like Least of all bars Minimal Yes Aluminum Thule Rapid Aero Bar Oval/Elliptical Minimal Minimal Yes Aluminum Rhino-Rack Aero Bar Oval/Elliptical Minimal Minimal Yes Aluminum Yakima Round Bars Round Fairing recommended Fairing recommended No Vinyl-coated steel Rhino-Rack Heavy-Duty Bar Square Considerable Considerable C-channels Aluminum Thule Square Bar Square Fairing recommended Fairing recommended No Plastic-coated steel Thule AeroBlade Bars Kamm-tail-like elliptical shape provides superior aerodynamics Trip strip on top of bar creates extremely quiet ride Built-in channels let you use most slot-mounted accessories Swinging endcaps provide instant access to T-slots Compatible with most clamp-on and wraparound accessories Durable, lightweight aluminum hardly detracts from carrying capacity of your roof Integrated strip offers exact measurements that correspond with instructions to ease installation No fairing required Thule Rapid Aero Bars Aerodynamic elliptical design Built-in channels let you use most slot-mounted accessories Compatible with most clamp-on and wraparound accessories Durable, lightweight aluminum hardly detracts from carrying capacity of your roof Discontinued in 2011 Rhino-Rack Aero Bars Aerodynamic elliptical design Built-in channels let you use most slot-mounted accessories Compatible with most clamp-on and wraparound accessories Durable, lightweight aluminum barely detracts from carrying capacity of your roof Integrated strip offers exact measurements that correspond with instructions to ease installation Yakima Round Bars Round shape is more aerodynamic than square bars Fairing recommended Compatible with most clamp-on and wraparound accessories Sturdy steel construction Vinyl coating prevents bars from scratching cargo and offers protection from the elements Rhino-Rack Heavy-Duty Bars Large square bars provide sturdy attachment points for accessories Built-in C-channels let you use certain slot-mounted accessories Rhino-Rack heavy-duty, contractor-grade accessories are made specifically to fit these bars and will not work with other roof racks Compatible with many clamp-on and wraparound accessories Durable, lightweight aluminum barely detracts from carrying capacity of your roof Thule Square Bars Compatible with most clamp-on and wraparound accessories Sturdy, galvanized steel construction Plastic coating prevents bars from scratching cargo and offers protection from the elements Fairing recommended |