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Types of roof rack fittings.
Automobile roof racks are split into different types depending on the vehicle roof.
Rain gutter older roof racks were usually mounted directly to the gutter surrounding the roof line.
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Truck canopy camper tops.
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Tracks are another type of roof rack connection.
While various types of roof racks including inflatable and foam racks are available the most secure long term option will always be a solid aftermarket roof rack fitted to the roof of your vehicle.
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Roof racks come in all shapes and sizes there are as many kinds of roof racks as there are things to carry.
The first is artificial side mount rain gutter brackets these are installed on the side of the camper canopy and allow a raingutter tower to be attached to it.
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Accessories such as kayak or canoe cradles and vertical bars fold a poles to which the kayak can be tied are helpful and available.
Tracks run from front to back on the outer edges of the vehicle s roof.
Towers fitting pieces for attaching towers to a specific vehicle crossbars and gear mounts.
The channels offer versatility in positioning of the cross bars from front to back along the length of the tracks.
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The most common components of a roof rack system are.
As the name suggests this type of roof rack clamps to the car door jambs the door jamb is the part of the roof you can see when you open the door see the image below can i fit the roof rack myself.
Fit kits and clamps.
Tracks are parallel to each other and have a channel for attachment of a cross bar system.
Heavy duty roof rack system with a unique tri slot design for fitting of multiple accessories.
Vehicles with canopies or camper tops have two main options for mounting roof racks.
Fitting roof bars is a simple diy job.
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Types of roof racks.