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A straightforward guide to choosing the right roof rack

Yes, a car roof-top rack can indeed be a great addition to your car accessories. But how do you choose one? Let us find out below.

Alan Aldridge by Alan Aldridge
30-12-2020 11:09
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A straightforward guide to choosing the right roof rack

A straightforward guide to choosing the right roof rack. Image credit: AdobeStock

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When conventional air or train, or bus travel has taken a huge hit across the world, self-driving on road trips seems to be the choice of the hour. Yes, driving your own car on an adventure trip or a camping trip is indeed great fun. And when you have your family or friends with you, there will be no dull moments at all!

It does not matter whether you plan to take out your SUV or minivan for the next road trip; just make sure that you have the right Polaris Ranger Roof Racks to accommodate your belongings. 

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If you plan to carry luggage and other objects without cramming the cargo space inside your vehicle, then a roof-mounted rack will work best. 

If your car comes with pre-installed roof rails, it will be easier for you to mount the rack by attaching the crossbars and tower the rails. However, if there are no preset rails on your car, then first, you will need to choose the right mount for your car. After that, you can either get it fitted professionally by bolting it directly to your car roof or use a clamp, depending on your car model and make. While using bolts is a permanent method, using clamps is more of a temporary option. But make sure to engage professionals to prevent damage to your car and for better sturdiness of the fixtures. 

Factors to consider while buying the right roof rack

  • Size of the car – Knowing the load-bearing limit and dimensions of your vehicle will help you find a rack of the right dimensions. This is because there is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to car roof racks.
  • Mode of attachment – As mentioned earlier, you can either choose clamps to affix the rack to your car roof or want to get it bolted directly to the car’s roof. Now, both of these options are effective, but each come with their unique pros and cons. The price, quality, workmanship, and frequency of rack use are some of the most important considerations that will help you decide on the method of fixing. For instance, if you intend to sell off your car sometime soon, but want to keep the rack with you, then choosing clamps will be a better idea.
  • Use – A rack to haul your bike will be slightly different in design than racks to carry bulk luggage like cargo. So make sure you know what kind of items you want to carry on the rack.

Apart from these, make sure to understand if your car’s mileage is going to be impacted and if you find it convenient to load-unload your items from the roof rack. 

A meticulous consideration of your exact requirements and the factors mentioned here, will surely guide you to the perfect travel companion for your car!

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