

#How does model 3 roof rack attach install#
You can install tracks on your truck cap and mount a rack system on cab and/or cap that way. Some truck owners put a crossbar over the cab (components are sold in half-packs for this reason) and install a rear hitch mount crossbar. If you have a truck, there are a few ways you can configure your rack system. Naked roof - If there is nothing on your roof, you will need a foot pack and fit kit that are designed to clamp into the door jamb. These are often covered with a plastic tab of sorts and are sometimes difficult to see. Your foot pack and fit kit will be specific for these.įix points - Some vehicles come with points designed for mounting a rack to. Solid rails - If the rails along the sides of your roof do not have a gap they are called solid, continuous or flush rails. There is no need to get a vehicle specific fit kit so this brings your cost down by over $100. Raised rails - If you have rails along the sides of your car roof that are raised up (there is a gap between the rail and the roof), you can get a foot pack that clips right on to these. There are four main types of basic car racks, depending on what the roof of your vehicle has (or doesn't have) on it:
#How does model 3 roof rack attach upgrade#
Basic bars are square or round but you can upgrade to flatter, wider bars with an aerodynamic airplane-wing-shaped profile which are often quieter.

The load bars come in various lengths depending on your vehicle size and what you want to carry.

The type of rack you get depends on what your roof looks like and what you plan on carrying. If you don't have factory crossbars, you will need to buy a rack system. If you have factory crossbars, you may not need an aftermarket rack system and can buy accessories (such as kayak carriers) with universal attachment mechanisms to fit right onto those factory bars. Some vehicles come with factory installed rack systems, some don't. It could be big things like boats or bikes or nasty things like wet camping gear or hockey equipment. They allow you to carry almost anything you don't want or can't fit inside your vehicle.
