Roof bars

[Jamie2.0]

We've been chatting about adding roof bars to the kombi. Has any one got experiance of the van style ones?

VW T5 T6 Aluminium Roof Bars 03-15 2015 - Vanstyle

Thanks

J

 

[Mike88]

 

[Mike88]

Bit of a crap pic but mine are from van style I got a set of roof rails and 4 cross bars can get better pics tmz if you want

 

[Jamie2.0]

Thanks for sharing @Mike88 Nice looking van there too!

Now sits and waits for payday....

 

[T6 Dave's Dad]

@Jamie2.0 Don't overlook that Vanstyle state these are more of a styling bar with a "recommended" limit of 40kg . If that weight limit fits your needs then it's a good buy in brushed silver or black .

 

[Jamie2.0]

@Jamie2.0 Don't overlook that Vanstyle state these are more of a styling bar with a "recommended" limit of 40kg . If that weight limit fits your needs then it's a good buy in brushed silver or black .

Thanks @T6 Dave's Dad, I had spotted that, it's not great but don't anticipate sticking much up there just yet.

 

[GoatBoater]

I'm also looking at Roofbars at the moment. I've been recommended the Thule aero, but they're a bit "builders van" and pretty high-profile too. I'm carrying kayaks, so need to be good for 50/60kg plus additional force when driving, but don't really want it to look like a couple of lumps of plastic and a plank.

Those vanstyle bars on the rails look the part, but aren't going to give me the load capacity. Anyone have other recommendations?

 

[Scruffy]

I've got the VW ones. Black, good price, and able to actually carry a bit of load, whereas there's a lot out there that are purely for show.

 

[GoatBoater]

I was just looking at the genuine VW crossbars @Scruffy . Is there a recommended max load on those? No mention on the VW accessories page. If I can avoid adding more height and keep it looking sharp that definitely seems like a win

 

[Scruffy]

I can't remember offhand exactly the figure, but I do remember they were way above the capacity of my Thule bars which carry 60kgs.

 

[GoatBoater]

That sounds promising. I might drop into a dealer today

 

[8balladdict]

I phoned VW about their rails for the same reason as they don't say on the website. Was told 75kg limit. But I did then go for the vanstyle ones as half the price and I don't have any plans of carrying owt at the moment.

 

[BognorMotors]

We've fitted loads of the Vanstyle ones - They are great quality, and compatible to the VW ones.

 

[GoatBoater]

I phoned VW about their rails for the same reason as they don't say on the website. Was told 75kg limit. But I did then go for the vanstyle ones as half the price and I don't have any plans of carrying owt at the moment.

You star. Thanks!