Some vehicle’s roof may or may not come with a combination of factory installed towers, siderails or cross bars. However, in general though, many vehicles especially cars do not have these installations on their roofs, and you’re going to have to buy and have them installed yourself. If you are planning to buy a Toyota Camry roof rack or a roof rack for whatever model your car may be, you may want to give the following a quick read.
Pros and Cons of Having Roof Racks Installed in Your Car
Having a roof rack installed on your vehicle comes with a lot of advantages. Most obvious is the ability to transport a variety of items. This is practically the main reason why vehicle owners have roof racks installed in their cars. For instance, installing a Toyota Camry roof rack allows you to carry large items like bikes, kayaks, cargo boxes and more in an otherwise small vehicle. However, you’ll want to buy only good quality roof racks to make sure that your cargo stays safe during transport. There are lockable mounts available, as well as some roof rack accessories to further keep your items in place while traveling. In addition, having a roof rack means that your vehicle’s roof finish is safe from any scratches, dents or damage. Also, by putting your items on top of the vehicle, you get a clear view of the rear, as opposed to putting your items in your car trunk and leaving it open.
Though the benefits more than off-set the drawbacks, it is still necessary to get to know them in order to know what to expect when you have roof racks installed in your car. For one, there’s the issue of raising and loading items onto the roof rack. Lifting really large items and mounting them in place can be quite troublesome especially if you do it alone. Also, you should be aware of height restrictions like when you’re entering parking lots, tool booths, and the likes. Lastly, roof racks are solidly attached to your making them permanent attachments, so decide if this is something you would like in your vehicle for the long run.
Roof racks are truly functional installations and with the right accessories, can be used to transport a variety of items without being obtrusive and taking up space inside the car. There are trade-offs that you’ll need to be aware of, though these may be minor compared to the benefits roof racks give.
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