Hello all, I just got a 2010 that I am looking to get set up for caring cargo, paddle/ surf boards, lumber, etc. on the roof. I would be using it 1-2 times a week for trips to home depot, surf/ paddle boards and then lots of beach gear & luggage when we have company in town and need the extra interior space. Originally I was looking to get set up with a large permeant cargo rack like what come on the Land rovers and such.
This is custom rack made for a Subaru, which is more or less what I was looking for in the beginning.
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I found it hard to find many options that fit this and most cargo racks require the cross bars. That just seems a bit redundant because my intention was to leave it on 100% of the time. Also, i have the stock side rails that are like 3" high, most cross bars add another 3-4", then the cargo rack is like 3-4" high...so now were talking a foot taller. That just seems ridiculous, would cause more drag, wind noise, could cause issues pulling under carports and such. So far this is the only one I have found that is low profile mounts directly to the roof in the cut out after removing the side rails https://www.frontrunneroutfitters.com/en/us/volkswagen-touareg-roof-rack-2002-2010-slimline-ii.html. I also, found some photos of it on the new Atlas.
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I cant seem to find any good images of it on a Touareg. I'm little concerned about the wind noise and drag though as this would be permeant. Also, if it might look stupid because its do flat and the roof is more curved than the Atlas. Does anyone have any experience with this rack or something similar they could recommend?
The 2nd option for me would be to ditch the side rails and get some of the old stock roof rack bars, which i would leave on 100% of the time (Slid back hen not in use). I had them on an older Treg and didn't think the noise was very much. I like how you can leave them on slid back and put into place when needed. Then I would just get a cargo smaller cargo basket to put on when its actually needed. Im not sure how much work this is to out on and remove though. Sometimes I just go to home depot and get things i didn't plan of and it would be nice to just have it on there.
Long story short, I'm looking for your advice and expertise on any recommendations for a low noise roof rack system, that can hold more than just surf boards when needed. Am I right to think the closer to the roof it is the less drag and less noise it would be or is it maybe better to have a gap under the rack for wind to go and it actually better to be elevated?
Something like this would be cool, however they are specifically made for other vehicles.
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Someone else posted this on another thread. This would achieve what I was looking for as well. I don't know what brand it is though.
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This is custom rack made for a Subaru, which is more or less what I was looking for in the beginning.
I found it hard to find many options that fit this and most cargo racks require the cross bars. That just seems a bit redundant because my intention was to leave it on 100% of the time. Also, i have the stock side rails that are like 3" high, most cross bars add another 3-4", then the cargo rack is like 3-4" high...so now were talking a foot taller. That just seems ridiculous, would cause more drag, wind noise, could cause issues pulling under carports and such. So far this is the only one I have found that is low profile mounts directly to the roof in the cut out after removing the side rails https://www.frontrunneroutfitters.com/en/us/volkswagen-touareg-roof-rack-2002-2010-slimline-ii.html. I also, found some photos of it on the new Atlas.
I cant seem to find any good images of it on a Touareg. I'm little concerned about the wind noise and drag though as this would be permeant. Also, if it might look stupid because its do flat and the roof is more curved than the Atlas. Does anyone have any experience with this rack or something similar they could recommend?
The 2nd option for me would be to ditch the side rails and get some of the old stock roof rack bars, which i would leave on 100% of the time (Slid back hen not in use). I had them on an older Treg and didn't think the noise was very much. I like how you can leave them on slid back and put into place when needed. Then I would just get a cargo smaller cargo basket to put on when its actually needed. Im not sure how much work this is to out on and remove though. Sometimes I just go to home depot and get things i didn't plan of and it would be nice to just have it on there.
Long story short, I'm looking for your advice and expertise on any recommendations for a low noise roof rack system, that can hold more than just surf boards when needed. Am I right to think the closer to the roof it is the less drag and less noise it would be or is it maybe better to have a gap under the rack for wind to go and it actually better to be elevated?
Something like this would be cool, however they are specifically made for other vehicles.
Someone else posted this on another thread. This would achieve what I was looking for as well. I don't know what brand it is though.
