EXR Roof Racks
EXR: Heavy Duty xBar Roof Racks, Conversion Kits, Tent Adapter Plates & Awning Brackets
EXR is the truck and SUV roof rack specialist focused on Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator, and Ford Bronco platforms, building heavy duty xBar roof rack systems engineered specifically for vehicles that change tops between hard top, soft top, and no top configurations. Our EXR selection at Off Road Tents includes vehicle-specific Overlander and Camper roof rack systems, soft top and hard top xBar configurations, soft-to-hard and hard-to-soft top conversion kits, click-in roof top tent adapter plates, 270 awning brackets, U-bracket mounting hardware, and accessory straps. Every EXR product uses no-drill vehicle-specific engineering that preserves the factory body. Call us at 844-200-3979 to talk through which EXR product fits your build.
Who Is EXR?
EXR is a roof rack and accessory specialist focused exclusively on Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator, and Ford Bronco platforms, with a catalog organized around the unique challenges of vehicles that change top configurations between hard top, soft top, and no top. Unlike universal roof rack brands that compromise on fitment to fit many vehicles, EXR engineers each xBar roof rack system around a specific Jeep or Bronco generation and top configuration, which is why the brand offers separate Soft Top, Hard Top, Overlander, and Camper configurations rather than a single universal rack.
The brand's signature engineering focus is no-drill vehicle-specific installation and the heavy duty xBar construction that supports rooftop tents, awnings, and serious overland loadouts without requiring permanent body modifications. EXR also builds out the ecosystem around the racks: soft-top-to-hard-top and hard-top-to-soft-top conversion kits, click-in roof top tent adapter plates engineered for the brand's xBar profile, 270 awning brackets that bolt directly to EXR xBars, and the U-brackets and accessory straps that make the system work as a complete build platform. For Wrangler, Gladiator, and Bronco owners who change top configurations seasonally and need a roof rack system that follows along, EXR is one of the few specialist brands engineering specifically for that use case.
Featured EXR Products
EXR Cam Buckle Boat Strap (2pcs)
Price: From $30.98
Type: EXR accessory / cam buckle strap / tie-down strap | Quantity: 2-pack
Build: Cam buckle mechanism, mildew and UV resistant webbing, EXR roof rack compatible
The most affordable EXR product in our lineup and the standard accessory for securing gear, kayaks, boards, or roof-mounted loads to EXR xBars or any standard roof rack. Cam buckle mechanism delivers tight load security without ratchet bulk, and the mildew and UV resistant webbing handles long-term outdoor exposure without degradation. The right add-on for anyone running an EXR roof rack with regular cargo or gear hauling.
EXR Click-In Roof Top Tent Adapter Plate (Heavy Duty, 3-5 Person)
Price: From $51.62
Type: EXR Click-In adapter / tent adapter plate / roof top tent mount | Rated for: 3-5 person rooftop tents
Build: Heavy duty bracket, click-in installation, EXR xBar compatible
The EXR Click-In Roof Top Tent Adapter Plate (Heavy Duty version) is the brand's mounting solution for attaching 3-5 person rooftop tents to EXR xBar roof rack systems. The Click-In installation system speeds up the tent mount versus traditional U-bolt approaches, and the heavy duty bracket rating handles the larger tent footprints and weights of family-size rooftop tents. The right EXR accessory for buyers running a larger RTT on an EXR Wrangler, Gladiator, or Bronco rack.
EXR Extra Strong 270 Awning Bracket (2pc)
Price: $146.50
Type: EXR awning bracket / 270 awning bracket / roof rack awning mount | Quantity: 2-piece set
Build: Extra strong construction, adjustable height and depth, bolts directly to EXR xBars
The EXR Extra Strong 270 Awning Bracket is engineered to mount large 270-degree awnings directly to EXR xBars without the strength compromises common in lighter universal awning brackets. The adjustable height and depth lets you position the awning at the correct mounting plane for your specific awning brand and vehicle setup, and the extra strong rating handles the cantilever loads of large 270 awnings in wind. The right awning bracket for serious Wrangler, Gladiator, or Bronco builds running large 270-degree awning systems.
EXR Bronco (2-4Dr) Roof Rack Conversion Kit (Soft Top to Hard Top)
Price: From $236.24
Type: EXR conversion kit / Bronco soft top to hard top / roof rack adapter | Fits: Ford Bronco 2dr and 4dr
Build: Adapter rails (no feet included), no-drill installation, vehicle-specific Bronco fitment
The EXR Bronco Roof Rack Conversion Kit lets Bronco owners who originally purchased the EXR Soft Top roof rack convert the system to fit the Bronco hard top, without buying an entirely new rack. The kit includes the adapter rails needed for the configuration swap, and the no-drill installation preserves the factory Bronco body. The right EXR accessory for Bronco owners who change tops seasonally and want their xBar roof rack system to follow along between configurations.
EXR Hard Top Roof Racks for Ford Bronco (2-4Dr)
Price: From $401.55
Type: EXR Hard Top Roof Rack / bronco hard top roof rack / heavy duty xBars | Fits: Ford Bronco 2dr and 4dr (hard top)
Build: 2 heavy duty xBars, no-drill installation, vehicle-specific Bronco hard top fitment
The EXR Hard Top Roof Racks for Ford Bronco mount directly to the hard top configuration of the 2dr and 4dr Bronco with no drilling required. The 2-xBar setup gives you the structural mounting platform for rooftop tents, awnings, and roof-mounted gear, and the vehicle-specific hard top fitment ensures clean installation without compromising the factory Bronco body. The right EXR pick for Bronco owners running the hard top year-round and wanting a heavy duty roof rack for overland or daily-driver use.
EXR Overlander Roof Rack 4 (Heavy Duty 51" xBars) for Jeep Wrangler JLU 4Dr
Price: From $1,258.20
Type: EXR Overlander Roof Rack / jlu roof rack / wrangler 4 door roof rack | Fits: Jeep Wrangler JLU 4Dr
Build: 4 heavy duty 51" xBars, no-drill installation, vehicle-specific JLU fitment, designed for rooftop tents
The EXR Overlander Roof Rack 4 is the flagship Wrangler roof rack configuration in the EXR lineup, using four heavy duty 51-inch xBars to deliver maximum mounting platform for serious overland loadouts. The 4-xBar setup gives you structural support for full-size rooftop tents, awnings, traction boards, and multiple roof-mounted accessories simultaneously, and the JLU-specific no-drill fitment preserves the factory Wrangler body. The right EXR pick for JLU Wrangler owners building a serious overland rig with multiple roof-mounted systems.
EXR Lineup at a Glance
| Product | Category | Vehicle Fit | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Buckle Boat Strap (2pcs) | EXR accessory | Universal tie-down | From $30.98 |
| Click-In Tent Adapter (Heavy Duty) | EXR tent adapter plate | 3-5 person rooftop tents | From $51.62 |
| Extra Strong 270 Awning Bracket | EXR awning bracket | Large 270 awnings on EXR xBars | $146.50 |
| Bronco Conversion Kit (Soft to Hard Top) | EXR conversion kit | Ford Bronco 2dr and 4dr | From $236.24 |
| Hard Top Roof Racks (Bronco) | EXR Hard Top xBars | Ford Bronco 2dr and 4dr (hard top) | From $401.55 |
| Overlander Roof Rack 4 (Wrangler JLU) | EXR flagship 4-xBar rack | Jeep Wrangler JLU 4Dr | From $1,258.20 |
EXR Heavy Duty xBar Roof Rack System
The xBar is the structural heart of every EXR roof rack and the engineering signature that defines the brand. Unlike standard aftermarket roof racks that use lighter aluminum extrusions sized for daily-driver cargo, EXR xBars are heavy duty rated specifically for rooftop tent loads, large awning cantilever forces, and the kind of off-road loadouts where the roof rack carries real weight rather than just appearance accessories.
The EXR roof rack lineup covers multiple configurations across the supported vehicle platforms. The Soft Top racks mount to Wrangler and Bronco soft top configurations using vehicle-specific brackets that work around the soft top frame. The Hard Top racks mount to the hard top configuration with different brackets engineered for the rigid roof. The Overlander configuration uses four 51-inch xBars for maximum mounting platform on Wrangler JLU 4dr builds, and the Camper configuration uses three heavy duty xBars sized specifically for rooftop tents on JK 2dr, JKU, and JL 2-4dr Wranglers. Every configuration uses no-drill vehicle-specific installation that preserves the factory body.
EXR Roof Rack Conversion Kits: Top Configuration Flexibility
One of EXR's most distinctive engineering decisions is the conversion kit lineup, which solves a specific problem for Wrangler and Bronco owners: what happens when you change tops between hard top and soft top configurations. Universal roof rack brands force you to buy a new rack when you swap tops; EXR offers conversion kits that adapt your existing EXR rack to the new top configuration without buying an entirely new system.
The EXR conversion kit lineup includes Soft Top to Hard Top conversions, Hard Top to Soft Top conversions, Hard Top to No Top conversions, and No Top spacers for the soft-to-no-top configuration. Conversion kits are available across the major Wrangler generations (JK 2dr, JKU 4dr, JL 2dr, JLU 4dr, JT Gladiator) and the Ford Bronco 2dr and 4dr platforms. For Wrangler and Bronco owners who change top configurations seasonally, the conversion kit approach delivers significant cost savings versus buying duplicate roof rack systems.
EXR Tent Adapter Plates, Awning Brackets & Accessories
Beyond the roof racks and conversion kits, EXR builds out the accessory ecosystem that makes the system work as a complete build platform. The Click-In Roof Top Tent Adapter Plates come in Standard (rated for 1-3 person tents) and Heavy Duty (rated for 3-5 person tents) configurations, both engineered specifically for the EXR xBar profile so the tent mounts faster than traditional U-bolt approaches.
The 270 Awning Bracket lineup includes the Extra Strong 270 Awning Bracket featured above plus standard awning brackets for smaller awning configurations. The Bolt-On U Brackets give you universal mounting points to attach miscellaneous roof accessories to the xBar profile, and the Cam Buckle Boat Strap accessory completes the tie-down ecosystem. For buyers building a complete EXR setup, the brand's accessory lineup is engineered to work together visually and mechanically without the fitment compromises of mixing universal aftermarket accessories.
Why buyers choose EXR for Wrangler and Bronco builds: Most aftermarket roof rack brands build universal-fit systems and sell them across many vehicles. EXR makes the opposite trade-off, building only for Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator, and Ford Bronco platforms with vehicle-specific and top-configuration-specific engineering for each. The result: cleaner installation, no-drill fitment that preserves resale value, and a conversion kit ecosystem that handles top changes without forcing you to buy duplicate roof racks.
EXR vs Other Roof Rack Brands
A common question we get from buyers researching EXR is how the brand compares to other roof rack manufacturers like Front Runner, Rhino-Rack, Yakima, and Smittybilt. The honest comparison from our experience selling all major roof rack brands.
EXR vs Front Runner Slimline II: Front Runner builds premium aluminum modular platform roof racks for the broadest vehicle coverage in the overland market. Front Runner wins on accessory ecosystem breadth and the slim aerodynamic profile; EXR wins on heavy duty xBar load ratings for tent and awning applications, and on the top-configuration flexibility via conversion kits that Front Runner doesn't offer. For Wrangler and Bronco owners who change tops seasonally, EXR's approach is unique in the market.
EXR vs Rhino-Rack: Rhino-Rack is the Australian-founded multi-vehicle roof rack brand with broad universal-fit coverage. Rhino-Rack wins on global vehicle support; EXR wins on the Jeep Wrangler and Ford Bronco platform specialization plus the no-drill installation approach that's harder to find in universal-fit roof rack brands.
EXR vs Yakima: Yakima is the consumer-tier universal roof rack brand most commonly seen on commuter and crossover vehicles. Yakima wins on broadest vehicle coverage and consumer brand recognition; EXR wins on the heavy duty load rating for serious overland use and the Wrangler/Bronco specialization. For commuter use on a sedan or crossover, Yakima is the right pick. For Wrangler or Bronco overland builds, EXR is engineered for the use case.
EXR vs Smittybilt SRC roof rack: Smittybilt SRC is the most common budget-tier Wrangler-specific roof rack alternative. Smittybilt wins on price; EXR wins on engineering depth (multiple top configurations, heavy duty xBar load ratings, conversion kit ecosystem) and the no-drill installation approach. For buyers wanting a serious Wrangler or Bronco overland roof rack system rather than a budget aesthetic upgrade, EXR is the more capable choice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does EXR sell separate roof racks for soft top vs hard top configurations?
Because the mounting points and bracket geometry differ significantly between soft top and hard top configurations on Jeep Wrangler and Ford Bronco platforms. A roof rack engineered for the soft top frame uses different brackets than one engineered for the rigid hard top, which is why EXR builds separate Soft Top and Hard Top configurations for each supported vehicle. The conversion kit lineup solves the problem of changing tops without buying duplicate roof racks: instead of replacing the entire rack, the conversion kit adapts the existing EXR system to the new top configuration.
Do EXR roof racks require drilling?
No. Every EXR roof rack system uses no-drill vehicle-specific installation that mounts to factory hard points without requiring any holes in the body. This preserves the resale value of your Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator, or Ford Bronco and lets you remove the EXR system cleanly if needed. The no-drill approach also applies to the conversion kits, awning brackets, tent adapter plates, and U-bracket accessories across the EXR lineup.
Will an EXR roof rack fit a rooftop tent?
Yes. EXR roof racks are specifically engineered for rooftop tent loads, with the Overlander (4 xBar), Camper (3 xBar), and standard Soft Top / Hard Top (2 xBar) configurations all rated for RTT mounting. The Click-In Roof Top Tent Adapter Plates make the tent installation faster than traditional U-bolt mounting, with Standard plates rated for 1-3 person tents and Heavy Duty plates rated for 3-5 person tents. For specific tent compatibility with your EXR rack configuration, call us at 844-200-3979.
What's the difference between the Overlander and Camper EXR roof racks?
Both are heavy duty xBar roof racks engineered for rooftop tent and overland loadouts, but the configurations differ. The EXR Overlander Roof Rack uses four 51-inch xBars for maximum mounting platform on the supported vehicle (currently featured for Wrangler JLU 4dr). The EXR Camper Roof Rack uses three heavy duty xBars and is sized specifically for rooftop tent applications on JK 2dr, JKU, and JL/U 2-4dr Wranglers. For builds with multiple roof-mounted systems (RTT plus awning plus traction boards plus light bar), the Overlander gives you more mounting space. For builds with just a rooftop tent as the primary roof load, the Camper is the cleaner pick.
What vehicles does EXR build for?
EXR focuses exclusively on Jeep Wrangler (JK 2dr, JKU 4dr, JL 2dr, JLU 4dr), Jeep Gladiator (JT 4dr), and Ford Bronco (2dr and 4dr) platforms. Each vehicle generation has dedicated EXR roof racks engineered for both soft top and hard top configurations where applicable, conversion kits for changing between configurations, and the matching accessory ecosystem (tent adapter plates, awning brackets, U-brackets). The brand does not currently build for vehicles outside this list, which is the trade-off for the platform-specific engineering depth EXR offers on its supported vehicles.
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