Roof Bars and Roof Racks — Page 329

Car roof bars are a pair of crossbars you mount a roof box, basket, bike, ski, or ladder carrier to. Which system you need depends on your roof: there are options for standard raised rails, integrated rails, factory mounting points, and smooth roofs with no rails. Most crossbars in this section are vehicle-specific models from Erkul, Omsa Line, CAN, and Cixtai; you’ll also find longitudinal roof rails, roof boxes, baskets, awnings, and accessories.

Which roof rack fits your roof?

Name tip: the number after the series name usually matches the roof type — V1 for raised rails, V2 for integrated rails, V3 for factory points, V4 for smooth roofs. Crossbars from one system won’t fit another roof type.

Roof rails, crossbars, and “bars” — what’s the difference?

Roof rails run along the roof, while crossbars (cross rails) run across it — and the load sits on the crossbars. In search, people often call both “roof bars”, so before ordering, double-check what you actually need. Vehicle-specific roof rails are sold without crossbars; exceptions include rails with crossbars for Toyota Hilux and Nissan Navara pickups, and a set of integrated rails with crossbars for Land Cruiser Prado 150. If you were looking for body protection bars, they’re in a different section: bull bars, side steps, and rear bars.

What you can mount on crossbars

• Roof boxes EuroCap in 250, 350, 450, and 550 L and Niken in 450 L, plus expedition storage boxes in 75, 95, and 110 L.
• Roof baskets — mostly Dakar by Omsa Line for SUVs and pickups, plus a basket with crossbars and a 100 × 120 cm net.
• Ski carriers, bike carriers, and ladder carriers by Erkul — all mount onto crossbars.
• Awnings by Niken — a side awning for your vehicle, including versions in an aluminum case.

Rail end caps, covers, profiles, and other small parts are collected in roof rail accessories: choose them by rail manufacturer, side, and position — front or rear.

What to check before ordering

• Model, body, and years. Start with the “Make / Model” filter: after a generation change or facelift, mounting points often differ, and a similar-looking roof doesn’t guarantee compatibility.
• Van wheelbase. For vans, rail length depends on wheelbase — short, medium, or long; on these items, wheelbase is selected in the options.
• Roof width. For smooth-roof crossbars and universal profiles, measure the width above the front doors and above the rear doors.
• Load rating. The lowest limit in the whole system applies: roof, rails, crossbars, mounts. Don’t forget to include the weight of the box itself.
• Lock. Lockable crossbars are harder for someone else to remove, but a lock doesn’t increase load capacity.

The mounting method and what’s included are listed in each product’s specs, and some rail and crossbar product pages also include an installation guide. You can install the rack at DD Tuning’s network of certified service centers — your manager will point you to the nearest one.

This description was prepared with the help of AI based on analysis of over 1 million phone calls between DD Tuning managers and customers, as well as the company knowledge base. We collected the most common customer questions and practical, field-tested answers.