by Those who love to travel by car, enjoy country trips, or go to the cottage for the weekend, know how important it is to have a spacious luggage compartment, but often even its volume is not enough to fit everything you need. The problem can be solved by installing a roof rack, especially since modern luggage systems allow for mounting on the roof of any car brand. 
Types of Roof Racks
Having decided to buy a roof rack, it is necessary to study the car’s body and then choose the necessary system. The roof rack can be installed:
- on gutters;
- in standard places;
- on roof rails;
- on the door frame.
Today, motorists have access to various luggage systems:
- longitudinal crossbars;
- expedition baskets.
Longitudinal crossbars can be installed on almost any car, with only the mounting method differing. Crossbars are chosen based on the size of the roof, and depending on the cross-section shape, they can be:
- rectangular;
- oval.
Rectangular crossbars are made of steel, and to protect them from corrosion, the surface is covered with a galvanized layer and plastic; they are affordably priced.
Oval crossbars are made from aluminum alloy, they offer good aerodynamic resistance and are lightweight. Such a roof rack looks aesthetically pleasing and makes less noise when driving.
What to Consider When Choosing
When choosing a roof rack system, the following should be considered:
- maximum load on the car roof;
- mounting system;
- possibility of using locks.
Some manufacturers of car accessories produce luggage systems designed for installation on a specific car brand. Thus, knowing the year of manufacture, brand, and model, you can order Thule racks that will perfectly fit your car. Additionally, the Swedish manufacturer produces universal luggage systems that are easy to mount on most cars.
The racks of this manufacturer are distinguished by durability, safety, and reliability. The entire fastening system is precisely fitted, ensuring easy and simple installation and removal, which can be done independently. During the production process, all constructions are tested for strength, wear resistance, and subjected to high temperature fluctuations. Thanks to this, Thule racks or any other accessories: car boxes, mounts for bicycles, snowboards, kayaks, etc., guarantee safe transportation and preservation of the cargo.
