Buying guide · 4 November 2026

Roof Rack Fitment: What Information Should Buyers Provide?

For a roof-rack quotation, provide the vehicle make, model, model year, roof configuration, intended cargo, quantity and destination country. Include details of any existing rails or crossbars. A vehicle name or a product labelled “universal” is not enough to confirm the correct mounting kit.

Start with the vehicle and roof

State the vehicle make, exact model and model year. Add the body style and destination market if known. Describe the roof as it is now: bare roof, raised rails, flush rails, fixed mounting points or another arrangement. If you are unsure, describe what you can see rather than choosing a roof type by guesswork.

Useful photos show the whole roof, the side rails or mounting points, and any existing crossbar ends or clamps. Share these through our existing contact channels after your initial enquiry. Do not remove trim or dismantle the vehicle just to obtain a quotation photo.

Describe the existing rack and intended load

• Existing rails or crossbars: identify the brand and model if known. Include the crossbar profile, width and height, usable length and spacing where available. Label each measurement and its unit.
• Intended cargo: say whether you need to carry luggage, bicycles, skis, snowboards or another item. Include the relevant dimensions and weight, rather than only saying “heavy duty.”
• Accessories and hardware: identify what you already have and what you need included. Confirm the mounting kit, clamps, straps, keys and other accessories for the quoted configuration.

Vehicle and carrier installation instructions must be checked before use. A requested cargo weight is information for the enquiry, not confirmation of an approved carrying capacity. Neither carton size nor a general product-category label establishes fitment or a load rating.

Details to add for different product types

Vehicle-specific cross bars

For Honda CR-V cross bars, provide the model year and roof/rail details so the front and rear bar configuration and mounting kit can be checked. Do not assume that all CR-V generations or roof arrangements use the same kit.

For Tiger Claw cross bars, describe the mounting points and required bar length. The exact clamp configuration must be confirmed for the vehicle.

Cargo bags

For a roof-rack cargo bag, specify the bag size you require and describe the existing rack and intended attachment method. Confirm the selected size and attachment arrangement before ordering. A bag’s external dimensions do not by themselves establish usable capacity or vehicle compatibility.

Bicycle and ski carriers

For a twin-arm bike carrier, specify the intended mounting position, vehicle and existing support, bicycle dimensions, tyre dimensions and bicycle weight. Confirm the mounting system instead of inferring it from a title, image or URL.

For a ski and snowboard carrier, provide the number and dimensions of the items, crossbar profile and spacing, and the opening width required. The quoted carrier version and mounting hardware need to be identified together.

A short enquiry checklist

1. Product link or reference, and the configuration you need.
2. Vehicle make, model, model year and roof/rail arrangement.
3. Existing rack details and clearly labelled measurements, if available.
4. Cargo type, dimensions, quantity of items and weight.
5. Required order quantity and destination country.
6. Packaging or label requirements you want us to assess.

Use the existing Get Quote button on a product page or our contact page to send your initial enquiry. If a detail is unknown, state what needs checking. Fitment, supply scope and any product-specific customization should be confirmed for the selected configuration before an order is agreed.

Explore the roof-rack catalogue and our ordering process.