Roof mount carriers or bike carriers are some of the better options when it comes to increasing the capacity of your sedan or van. If you are planning to buy roof carriers or bike roof racks, here are some things you need to know.
Pros and Cons
One of the biggest advantages of roof mount carriers and roof bike carriers is that it comes with a modular setup that allows for additional cargo storage, and the capacity can even be enhanced with add-on storage cases. Also, different accessories can be installed to make the carrier a much more versatile piece of equipment, allowing you to carry a variety of items for different activities. With the help of such accessories, you can turn your carriers and make them suitable for as skiing, canoeing, or bike roof rack. Many roof carriers and bike roof carriers can be adjusted and modified to fit the existing hardware or racks that came with the vehicle straight from the manufacturer.
With such bike roof carriers, you can make an ordinary sedan into a true bike logistics vehicle. Depending on the type and design of the carrier, you can mount up to four bikes onto the roof of a sedan, while with a larger vehicle like a van you can install racks that can carry up to at least seven bikes. Also, some bike roof rack can support tandem, recumbent and other odd-shaped bicycles.
There are some things that you’ll need to be aware of when it comes to bike roof carriers though. For one, some bike roof rack can be difficult to install by yourself, and you will need the expertise and tools of an actual installer in order to do the job properly. So unless you have them, it would be best to let the professional do the installation.
Also, once you have the carriers installed, you need to be aware of the different height restrictions of the place you will be going to or the places you will be driving by. Then there’s the issue of lifting the bikes onto the roof of the vehicle and onto the bike roof rack. This becomes even more of a problem if you have a tall vehicle or if you aren’t a tall person. To address such problems, some people usually have a box or a small ladder to step onto and even ask the help of another person when mounting the bikes.
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