Roof racks of the car and not only...

In our country the rare motorist uses his "car" only to move passengers and myself on city streets and highway roads of different directions. In most cases the car is and helper and breadwinner, and temporary shelter and overnight. That is why, choosing a vehicle, drivers generally pay attention to the volume of the trunk, on the possibility of increasing the cargo space using the rear seats of the row, the presence of additional opportunities for transportation. However, this is not enough to our compatriots. What can I say, in this respect, our fellow citizens are not much different from motorists in other countries and continents, such a utilitarian attitude to the car is typical of people all over the world.

In pursuit of expanding cargo space, the automakers and "garage Kulibin" resorting to sophisticated methods to acquire extra cubic centimeters of displacement of the Luggage. For these purposes, their "crazy hands" extend to all functionally the unused space in the design of the car. With this approach, it would be a sin not to use free sites and surfaces on the motor body. And, as practice shows, can always be found in sufficient quantity and adapted to your needs. Of course, first of all we are talking about the trunk mounted on the roof of the vehicle. However, this is not the only constructive solution to the issue at hand, but more on that later...

The domestic market of auto accessories is constantly evolving and expanding their positions. Found it on the place and all sorts of devices and appliances for the transportation of goods. Their diversity makes the choice of such funds is extremely complex and difficult. Before stopping their preference for the specific name of the product should carefully weigh all the "pros" and "cons" and with a cool head approach required the purchase. And the first question that should ask themselves a potential owner of a trunk or mounting device, that's why he needed this thing. Will take the liberty to define the main categories of consumers on demand in a regular and voluminous movements of various materials, goods, things.

The first group will take car owners that use your car as a "workhorse". In this case, it has to constantly load something called "eyeballs". It can be goods for trade, construction materials, food and much more. Naturally, in this case, it is necessary the maximum amount and strength of the trunk

Second, we define lovers of sport and active recreation. Hunting, fishing, picnics, skiing, snowboarding, surfing, Bicycle racing and cross-country races - and not just countless in this popular hobby and way of spending free time. The main need in relation to support active activities necessary inventory is the presence of special fasteners, and not a large amount of useful volume of the Luggage compartment.

The third group gardeners and owners of country sites. Here the car is used mainly for transportation of a small amounts of cargo. A sack of potatoes Yes gardening tools - here's a simple satellites of these people during their short and brief journeys. For them we can recommend the most simple and convenient device on the roof of the "iron horse" with large longitudinal dimensions.

Oh, and the fourth group are all enthusiasts runs long distance tourist trips and overseas tours. Fitting additional loadspace under these requirements, it is important to bear in mind that a legitimate need for such trips is a significant volume of things that should be implemented without significant impact on aerodynamics and handling of the vehicle. Otherwise, the inconvenience of driving and a significant increase in fuel consumption is guaranteed.

As for commercially available automotive accessories for technical solutions in places to increase staff capacity (associated with a greater degree of volume than weight), we note the possible options of their hardware and design implementation for a particular vehicle. First of all, focus your mind in the ways of installation and Assembly of baggage compartments. Of all currently known types of fixtures select four similar methodologies:

• with the placement of the gutters and doorways;

• with the mount in the designated areas;

• with the installation of rails or T-shaped stand;

• with the use of magnets.

Briefly his attention and characterize each of them. But first let us clarify what each of these options is largely determined by how the car brand name and the characteristics of its operation. Without these circumstances it is impossible to Orient correctly in the purchase process of the product.

Fixing the gutters or on the "smooth roof" by means of special stops having transparent borders in contact with the roof, which are attached to the last retaining clips. And already they are joined by the cross beam of the frame. Such a device allows, on the basis of individual needs, change the number of supports and the distance between them.

Some automakers initially provide the possibility of mounting a roof Luggage compartments, tooling attachment locations for their installation. In most cases, such devices are not included in the basic package and are optional. They fit perfectly into the overall style of the car, easily and securely fixed by bolts. The negatives include the limited scope within a specific brand or model.

Recently gaining popularity due to the visual appeal and the practicality of the equipment rack the rails. As supports for mounting cross bars are used the longitudinal of the arc. Due to the special design of clamps with a bend in one of its parts can they fit to any roof rails and can be positioned throughout their length. When you use such Luggage devices, the center of gravity of the loaded vehicle is moved up a bit more than with other fixtures. This shortcoming free fit on the T-shaped rails, appearance and installation method similar to the longitudinal arc, though inferior to them in the aesthetic component.

The last of these methods is rather related to the category of exotic. It is up to banality is simple and does not require any efforts for installation. Magnetic base allows you to mount it on the surface of any car, unless, of course, allow the dimensions. However, a significant "cons" to negate all the positive from versatility and convenience. These include possible damage to the surface of the roof and the ease of dismantling by unauthorized persons. The latter, unfortunately, greatly limits the use of such hoisting systems in our country.

Considering the described methods of attaching the Luggage compartment on the roof of the car, note that the General structure of such devices is a two or three-tiered design. And mount them to the body represents the first tier. The second is a cross bar that forms the skeleton of the trunk. These items are on the market mainly two types of goods - rectangular (with a cross section of 22 x 32 mm.) and oval (with a C-shaped cross section) form. First, in most versions has a metal core with a plastic coating, the second made, as a rule, of solid metal. In addition, the C-shaped cross member is equipped with a special guide for mounting additional devices. They constitute the third functional layer. It can be represented by boxes, boxes, baskets, racks, corners, grids, straps and other means to ensure the stability and safety of transported goods.

And finally, back to the question of alternative methods of increasing the useful space for transporting goods. We are talking primarily about the transportation of light and not very bulky stuff, for example, bicycles, snowboards, surfboards, etc. For this method of travel more suited to monster trucks, "SUV", vans. The mount is attached to the spare wheel, back door or towbar using. In some cases at the rear of the car is also equipped with space to accommodate small boxes.

Summing up the review of modern means of placing Luggage on the vehicle, for example, that if desired, a sufficient amount of cash and time for the selection of the necessary adaptations for the carriage of goods. In specialty stores and on the web sites you can find almost their entire range, produced by global industry. Well, what You is more appropriate depends on the design of a specific model and imagination of the mechanic.