Roof Rack Verses Roof Rails

Raised roof rails fitted as standard equipment to this suv.

Roof rack verses roof rails.

Flush mounted roof rails lay flat on the roof of vehicles without any space between the rail and the roof. Unlike roof racks roof rails are generally more restrictive so it s important to take a look at the possibilities the roof of your car might offer. Roof bars for cars with solid roof rails. Usually pricier but better than hyundai product.

Thule and yakima and others are available at retailers like rack attack which has 5 stores in canada and 8 in usa plus la and pasadena coming soon. Run from the front to the rear of your roof hood to tailgate. After market roof racks for kona electric with or without side rails are available. 2020 subaru outback gets new and improved roof rack integrated swing in roof rails return with new tie down points.

Again most commonly found on estate cars the solid roof rail pictured below is a more modern version of the raised roof rail. Typically roof rails come installed by the manufacturer or dealership. They also offer rentals and used racks. They tend to be found on cars from roughly 2006 onwards and are flush with the car roof ie there s no gap between.

Another difference between the two is that roof racks are hardier and designed to handle more cargo weight.