TRANSIT CUSTOM MK2 2023- ROOF RAILS & ROOF BARS

Looking for a roof styling accessory to fill the bare space on the top, or maybe you’re looking to expand your storage capabilities, roof rails and cross bars are the ideal solution!

Roof rails run from the front of the van to the rear, which can give great styling accents, especially on a van like the new Transit Custom, which has quite a bare roof line. Here at Vanstyle we’ve designed two colour options that compliment all colours of van and style, a satin black and a bare silver aluminium. The colour you choose might depend on the wheel colour you run, or what other styling accessories you have fitted, but both look fantastic and are a doddle to fit.

If you’re after more substance than style, roof rails can be utilised to hold cross bars, great for attaching roof accessories to, a styling feature, or maybe even additional storage like roof boxes or ladders, all of the above will need some consideration as to how many crossbars you need, especially if you have a long wheelbase, you’re likely to want a set of four cross bars instead of two.

Our cross bars simple clamp firmly around the rail body but can be adjusted to sit anywhere along the length, so you can dial in the look and fit depending on what you’ll be using them for.

If you’re after a practical, functional and high-quality fitment, Thule is renowned for providing great touring accessories such as roof bar sets, and are well known for a durable and trouble free set up. They have a few different styles depending on your needs, whether you want to incorporate a t-track system for other Thule accessories, and even a noise consideration.

The profile of a roof bar will determine how much it resonates and how the wind whistles past it, meaning with a more aerodynamic roof bar, you’ll get less noise in the cabin. If you cover lots of miles, unless you’re certain on spending as little as possible, it’s worth checking out the more streamline Thule WingBar Evo. With a teardrop profile, Thule have designed this to slip through the air to reduce drag and noise. It still uses the famous t-track system, which is covered by a rubber dampened strip, to stop wind ingress in the channel, helping reduce the whistling effect.

Thule’s roof bar sets are also available in packs of 2 and 4 bars, depending on what you need, and are ready to fit other accessories to, such as the Thule Caprock roof rack, or various Thule cycle carriers and roof boxes, ideal for reducing the amount of storage taken up inside the cabin area!

FAQ:
Q: Do I need roof rails to fit crossbars?
A: For traditional cross bars, you need to have somewhere to clamp them to, which is where roof rails are used. If you choose a Thule roof bar set, they use a fix point system, attaching directly to the roof without the need of any rails.

Q: What security is there to stop my roof bars being removed?
A: Thule do utilise lockable caps, this stops access to the fixpoint feet, helping prevent any opportunists out there.

Q: How much weight can I put on my vans roof?
A: Each vehicle will have a different weight rating, but also every product will be made to withstand different weights. Make sure that you don’t go over the lowest limit to be on the safe side!