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The 10 Best Roof Racks – Guidebook

The 10 Best Roof Racks – Guidebook

Your trunk is too small and you need more storage space? Then a roof rack is the right thing for you to expand your storage space.

You can find out what to look for when buying a roof rack and which variants are available in our checklist. You can find a selection of practical roof racks in the product recommendations.

Checklist For Roof Racks

Type Of Load
  • The size of roof rack needed depends on the size of the load. However, the following applies: as large as necessary and as small as possible.
  • A smaller roof box with a size of about 250 to 300 liters volume is suitable for a large trunk and little additional storage space needed.
  • Large roof boxes with a volume of up to 500 liters are the right choice if you need a lot of additional space, whereby the box should in no case protrude over the back or front of the car.
  • Depending on the type of load, you should use additional safety nets, fastening straps or ski carriers for fasten ing.
Fastening Options
  • If your car already has roof rails, then you only need a vehicle-specific base carrier to attach the roof rack.
  • If your car has fixed points that are often covered with a plastic part, you will need load carrier feet in addition to the base carrier, which are also vehicle-specific.
  • If your car has neither roof rails nor fixed points, there are also brackets that are attached to the door frame. You can attach the basic carrier and the roof rack to these.
  • When attaching the roof rack, you should get support from 1 to 2 people, depending on the size of the carrier or the box.
Material and Quality
  • If you need a roof rack that is sturdy and quiet, you should choose a polyester material with fiberglass reinforcement.
  • Particularly lightweight boxes are made of either fiberglass or environmentally friendly thermoplastic terpolymers (ABS).
  • Regardless of the material, the roof rack should have a high-quality finish to prevent it from slipping or opening while driving.
  • Make sure the carrier is sturdy as well as UV resistant and waterproof.
  • Roof racks with a GS mark and a CE mark or TÜV certification offer high quality and a lot of safety.

We have compiled the best and most interesting roof racks.

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The Best Sellers Of Roof Racks

In a list of bestsellers we have compiled the most popular roof racks for you.

# Preview Product Rating
1 MeeFar Roof Rack Carrier Basket Universal Rooftop 51" X 36" X 5" + Waterproof Bag 15 Cubic Feet (44"... No ratings yet
2 WEIZE Heavy Duty 64"x 39" Roof Rack, Rooftop Cargo Carrier Basket with Waterproof Bag, Tie Down... No ratings yet
3 KINGGERI Lockable 330lbs Roof Rack Cross Bars Compatible with 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Chevy Tahoe &... No ratings yet
4 Amazon Basics Cross Rail Roof Rack, 52 inches, Fits up to 46" Spans between Raised Side Rails with... No ratings yet
5 SEAH HARDWARE Universal Roof Rack Cross Bars (2 Pcs) No ratings yet
6 VEVOR Universal Roof Rack Cross Bars, Aluminum Roof Rack Crossbars, Fit Roof Without Side Rail, 155... No ratings yet
7 munirater Universal 43.3 inch Black Roof Rack Cross Bar Top Luggage Aluminum Carrier Adjustable... No ratings yet
8 MPH Production 48" (120cm) Universal Fit Black Adjustable Aluminum Window Frame Roof Rack Cross Bars... No ratings yet
9 48 Inch Universal Car Top Roof Cross Bar Luggage Cargo Rack with 3 Kinds Clamp Silver Aluminum No ratings yet
10 ECOTRIC 67" x 39" x 5.1'' Universal Roof Rack Cargo Carrier Basket with Extension Heavy Duty Steel... No ratings yet
11 WEIZE 54" x 34" x 6" 200lb Heavy Duty Roof Rack Carrier Basket with Waterproof Bag, Cargo Net and... No ratings yet
12 Snailfly Upgraded Roof Rack Cross Bars Fit for Volvo XC40 2018-2025 Lockable Quiet Crossbars Cargo... No ratings yet
13 AUXPACBO 220 LBS Roof Rack Cross Bars Fit for Jeep Compass 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025... No ratings yet
14 HEYTRIP Universal Soft Roof Rack Pads for Kayak/Surfboard/SUP/Canoe with 15FT Tie-Down Straps and... No ratings yet
15 VEVOR Roof Rack Cargo Basket, 46" x 36" x 4.5" Rooftop Cargo Carrier, Heavy-Duty 200 LBS Capacity... No ratings yet
16 TANX Universal Roof Rack Cross Bars, 52" Aluminum Roof Rails with 200lbs Load Capacity, Fits Raised... No ratings yet
17 Leader Accessories Roof Rack Cargo Basket with 150LB Capacity Car Top Luggage Carrier 64"x 39"x 4"... No ratings yet
18 OCPTY Roof Rack Cargobar Carrier for Toyota for Sienna 2011-2020 Rooftop Luggage Crossbars - Fits... No ratings yet
19 DNA MOTORING PT-ZTL-8033 Pair Aluminum Car Roof Rack Cross Bars Compatible with 02-06 CR-V,Black No ratings yet
20 Golkcurx Universal Soft Roof Rack Pads for Kayak,Surfboard, SUP, Canoe, Snowboard with15FT Tie-Down... No ratings yet

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Current Offers Of Roof Racks

You can find the best current offers on roof racks in this list.

FAQ About Roof Racks

How fast can you drive with a roof rack?

There is no basic regulation for the maximum speed. It is recommended not to exceed a speed of 130 km/h.

How much weight is allowed on a roof rack?

This depends on the size and type of the roof rack as well as the car. You can find information about the maximum load in your vehicle registration document.

What is a roof rack?

A roof rack is an additional way to store luggage in your car. Besides bicycles or boats, additional luggage can also be attached.

How wide can a roof rack be?

The width of the roof rack is not limited, but the luggage must not exceed the width of the car.

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