Roof Bars and Roof Racks - What's The Best Choice For You
If you are in the market for a set of roof bars or a roof rack, then it is imperative that you conduct your due diligence and research before spending any money. At Northwest Towbars, whilst we offer a broad range of roof bars and roof racks at different price points, we only ever supply the highest quality products from manufacturers such as Rhino and Thule.
What Are The Key Differences Between Roof Bars and a Roof Rack?
Roof Bars
It could be argued that in some cases, the main difference between the two types of products comes down to aesthetics. Roof Bars in essence, are a set of parallel crossbars which are fitted across the width of your vehicle.
Roof bars typically tend to be more lightweight, look a little sleeker and can be a little more discreet than a typical roof rack. They also tend to be a little more flexible because, depending on the size of your vehicle you can purchase roof bars in sets of 2,3,4 or even 5 bars. The roof bar option tends to be best for anyone who regularly carries ladders or items that are longer in length such as pipes or tubes.
Roof Racks
Roof Racks are viewed by some people as being the more secure option as they are a one-piece rack designed to cover the surface area of your roof. They are constructed using multiple crossbars and then mounted onto your vehicle using pre-existing mounting points designed into the roof of your car. Both roof bars and roof racks can be made out of either steel or aluminium. Aluminium benefits from being as strong as steel but significantly lighter which leads to lower fuel consumption costs. Roof racks tend to be the best option for anyone carrying heavier items such as scaffolding, multiple sets of ladders or 8 x 4 sheets of wood.
North West Towbars - Your One-Stop Shop
This article's aim was to provide you with sufficient information in order to make an informed decision as to which type of product you wish to invest in. However, with so many variables, we understand that you might need to speak to someone in person to get the answers to any and all of your questions and indeed, to see the range in person. At North West Towbars, we take great pride in our customer service, which is why we always welcome people to either pop in or call and speak to our team.
At North West Towbars, we always have a range of Rhino Roof Racks and Roof Bars in stock. Our team are also passionate about helping you make the best decision for your requirements and will be happy to provide unbiased advice and guidance.
You can book an appointment or get the answers to any of your questions by calling our customer services team today on 0161 474 7474