Although small in profile,
roof bars carry huge responsibility. Without the convenience of roof bars travelling with additional cargo would be very difficult, not to mention unsafe.
Roof bars help us to properly utilise our vehicles. With a good quality roof bar, there’s no need to over pack the car’s boot or back seat. We can also carry things that would otherwise be impossible to transport with a car alone, such as kayaks, canoes, and large bikes.
Roof bars can be beneficial to a huge variety of lifestyles, from busy parents to sporty outdoors people. If you’re buying a roof bar for the first time, or you’re looking to upgrade your existing model we can help you find the right one.
Thule roof bars offer high quality, and the right model should deliver satisfaction for years to come.
The first step in selecting the right roof bar is to establish a budget. As with most products, it’s important to remember you get what you pay for, and so you may have to adjust your budget slightly to get a roof bar which suits all your needs. You can buy Thule square bars from us for around £36.90, whilst more advanced wing bar and wing bar edge models are around £70 - £80 and Thule sidebars are around £200.
The next thing to consider is how often you’ll use your roof bar, and what you’ll be using it for. If you need the extra luggage space every once in a while, perhaps when visiting family or taking a weekend away, then there’s no need to splash out on the most advanced roof bar on the market. However if you’ll be travelling long distances on these trips it could be worth your while to pay a little bit extra for a roof bar with an aerodynamic design. The
Thule Wingbar and wingbar egde are designed to cut through the air like a knife. This reduces wind noise and helps to reduce fuel costs too.
Thule slidebars are at the higher end of the price range because of their excellent performance and advanced design. This type of roof bar is best for sporty outdoors types who rely on their roof bar to transport heavy sporting equipment such as skis, kayaks bikes and other bulky loads. The special design is like no other roof bar: it slides away from the car when loading your equipment, making it easier than ever to handle heavy loads.
Once you’ve decided on the
roof bar you want, you’ll need a fitting kit and a footpack too. If you car is already fitted with roof rails, you may only need a footpack to attach your roof bar. If it’s not your first time buying a roof bar, you may already have these, but not all foot packs and fitting kits will work for your chosen roof bar. To find out what equipment you need. Take a look here at our roof bar guide.