Where to buy Thule roof racks?

Thule roof racks are sold on most local roof rack dealers. You can also buy them online directly at Off Road Tents. As a matter of fact, purchasing the Thule roof racks online at Off Road Tents guarantees you stock, as well as talking to an expert that can guide you through which mounting feet and cross bars are better for your needs as well as your vehicle. Being an online retailer, Off Road Tents can source any Thule rack part for any vehicle.

How to adjust Thule racks?

It depends on which rack you have, as well as the type of mounting feet you have, or bed rack. However, it’s not hard or complicated at all. All Thule racks come with the necessary gear and tools you need to adjust them. For example, if what you want is to move the two cross bars closer together, it’s as simple as loosening the feet and sliding them to one side or another, if they’re on a bare roof or on a track or gutter. If they are fixed on the roof, the only adjustments can come in height or length. Regardless, it’s an easy and simple process.

How will a roof rack affect your car?

Depending on what type of roof rack you have, cross bars, platform roof rack or basket rack, then the effect on your car is different. For example, a taller roof rack will have more wind resistance than a lower profile rack, hence impacting your fuel consumption more, as well as making more noise due to the wind itself colliding against the rack. If you have a longer roof rack, such as a platform, it’s possible it will be a heavier rack, hence also affecting fuel consumption as well as making your vehicle slower. However, it also adds cargo carrying capacity to your car, letting you carry more items and in a safer manner.

Can any roof rack fit my car?

No, not all roof racks are universal. As a matter of fact, most roof racks fit only one vehicle. You must be sure that when you are purchasing a roof rack, and that applies to both cross bars and platform racks, you are getting one that fits your vehicles’ type and year. Often, even the year of the car affects what roof rack can go over it. You see, as designs change, the roof of the car can change too, or the mounting options for it, or the weight capacity, therefore rack manufacturers must adjust the dimensions, weight and mounting systems of their racks.

Is there a roof rack superstore?

Off Road Tents is a roof rack superstore. As a matter of fact, Off Road Tents carries the best roof rack brands in the world such as Thule, Rhino-Rack, Prinsu, Sherpa, Front Runner and many more. From platform racks to basket racks, crossbars, bed racks and even bike racks, you will be able to find any roof rack you need for pretty much any vehicle from any year. It’s as easy as browsing around or calling and an expert will guide you to find the rack you need and getting it delivered to your doorstep. That’s a roof rack superstore.

Can you install a roof rack without rails?

Yes, you can, if your car’s roof doesn’t have roof rails, you can still install roof racks with different mounting feet. The first option is using a bare roof rack, which essentially clamps onto your roof through the side of the door. It’s an easy way to install a rack, yet not the strongest or safest for heavier gear. Another option is if your car’s roof has a track, you can simply bolt the rack onto the track. Alternatively, if the car has gutters to the side of the roof, you can get a gutter mounted roof rack. Then, you can also install the rack by bolting it onto the existing factory mounting points on the roof if the car has them. If the car doesn’t have mounting points, you can still drill onto the roof to install it. This happens with some roof racks, and if done properly and with care, it’s safe and a great option.

Is it OK to leave roof rack on a car?

Yes, it is. Most roof racks can be either lockable to attach them with key to the feet (like cross bars), or they are bolted onto the roof, which is as safe as it gets. It’s always a good practice to check that your racks aren’t loose, or they are properly locked or properly bolted and not trembling or moving around. However, if installed properly, roof racks are ok to leave on a car.