Roof Rack Cross Bar Spacing

This spacing will determine which accessories and what load your vehicle can carry.

Roof rack cross bar spacing.

Our q tower and baseline fits are specified for a fixed position and should not be moved from the indicated measurements the 4 m s. The crossbar spread is the m4 distance. Crossbar spread is a key factor in determining the accessories and loads that the system can safely carry on a car. Most kayak carriers like part th834 require at least 24 inches crossbar spread.

Once you figure out which type you would like assembling the base roof rack system will be straightforward and you will be off and running or riding in no time. The chart below lists a minimum and maximum spread for what can be carried with the listed accessories. If no special fitting positions are given in the assembly instructions the bars should be placed between 24 and 36 inches apart measured from the same position of each crossbar. 30 36 spread skis snowboards bikes including tandems sailboards kayaks and canoes.

The next generation of roof racks. Different cars require different base roof rack systems so the first step is to assess which roof rack options are available for your car and then select the type best suited for what you want it to do for you. Constantly aiming at staying one step ahead and working closely together with the car industry thule introduces a new generation of roof rack systems. Plastic molded end supports have excellent impact resistance and high tensile characteristics on roof racks.

Roof racks include a rubber buffer strip to protect the load and crossbar. Roof racks feature an aerodynamic extruded aluminum alloy crossbar designed to minimize drag and wind noise. The crossbar spread will vary depending on the accessory you want to put on the roof rack. All roof rack fasteners are non ferrous stainless steel.

The yakima frontloader wheel mount bike carrier part y02103 will work with a crossbar spread between 16 and 48 inches so you can see it will work with most roof racks. The low profile thule edge system offers a sleek integrated design while the thule evo system maximizes the loading area and comes with a variety of load bar options.