Van Roof Bars

Already running roof rails? Van roof bars, also called cross bars, span them and carry the load. These sets clamp to raised rails, the kind you can slide a hand under, and are matched to the rail profile on your van so the clamps sit correctly and the set stays square under weight. Order by make and model to get the length and clamp type right first time.

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Also see: Van Roof Rails | Rails & Cross Bar Kits

How do you pick cross bars that fit your roof rails?

Rail profile comes first

Rails vary in shape and in the gap they leave underneath. Some sit flush to the roof, others are raised with a clear channel below. The clamp on a cross bar is designed for one of those shapes, so identify your rails first.

Length and spacing

Bar length follows the width between the rails and the listing states the vans it covers. Spacing is your call. Wide spacing supports long loads along their length, closer spacing suits a box, a carrier or a compact load.

Think about what goes on top

A roof box, a bike carrier and a ladder each pull on the bars differently. Check the mounting kit supplied with your carrier, because most clamp around the bar and want a clear span to grip. Confirm that before you order.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to fit roof bars to a van ▼

Seat each foot on its mounting point or rail, set the front bar behind the leading edge of the roof, then tighten the fixings evenly so the bar sits square. Re-check every fixing after the first drive.

How to install roof bars onto existing rails ▼

Open the clamp, seat the bar across the rails at the spacing you want, then tighten each clamp evenly so the bar stays square to the roof. Load the bars and check the clamps again after the first drive.

What are cross bars for on a roof rack? ▼

Cross bars are the load-carrying span. Rails run front to back along the roof edge, cross bars run side to side on top of them, and everything you carry mounts to the cross bars rather than the rails.

Will cross bars fit the rails already on my van? ▼

Match the rail shape on your van to the clamp type named on the listing, then confirm the model and year range. Each set lists the rail type it suits.

Can I lock cross bars to the roof rails? ▼

Yes, many sets in this range come with locks. Where locking is part of the set it is named on the product page, so read the description on the bars you are looking at.

Do cross bars come as a pair? ▼

Each set is listed with the number of bars included stated on its product page. Read that quantity before ordering, and add a second set where your load needs support along a longer span.

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