'16 XC60 Roof Rack Options

CC42 · Sep 1st, 2020, 08:23

Hi all, I'm looking for some roof bars for my XC60, think that I want to go for a wing style bar to try to keep the wind noise down. Is there any other brands that are worth looking at other than THULE? Anyone got any recommendations.

Adrian2 · Sep 14th, 2020, 22:12

Have a look at The Roof Box Company. They sell a variety of different makes at a range of prices.

I bought an Atera which I am happy with.

Steve54hb · Sep 15th, 2020, 13:36

I have the Aero bars from RBC, originally on my Hyundai, bought new mounts for the Volvo. Well made quality products and good service.

SignumGB · Sep 15th, 2020, 14:25

I have found Thule bars and Exodus bars have done me good over the years. No issue at all and reasonably priced.

Roland_F · Sep 16th, 2020, 17:07

Thule kit holds its value well, with a good resale market. This can reduce the cost of accessory ownership when you come to change your vehicle.

JJJ · Sep 17th, 2020, 05:58

Whispbar was 75% the price of Thule. Other than being an aero bar, it also curves across the roof.

See Post #36 here for more user experience and images:

https://www.4x4community.co.za/forum...and-quot/page2

CC42 · Sep 18th, 2020, 07:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJJ

Whispbar was 75% the price of Thule. Other than being an aero bar, it also curves across the roof.

See Post #36 here for more user experience and images:

https://www.4x4community.co.za/forum...and-quot/page2

Thanks for the info everyone. I'm curious, wouldn't the fact that they curve across the roof be a bad thing? Wouldn't that make mounting something like a roof box difficult as the mounts wouldn't be parallel to each other?

smudgers · Sep 20th, 2020, 22:42

Thule are very good if a little expensive bought new. Big savings to be had buying second hand, I purchased 2 aero bars and 4 pro ride bike carriers for £180 and even after having to purchase the correct bits to fit the car for £100 new it was still a bargain. They also feel much sturdier than the bike carriers that fit over the rear window. I also think they put the S into SUV. Lol

JJJ · Sep 24th, 2020, 16:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC42

Thanks for the info everyone. I'm curious, wouldn't the fact that they curve across the roof be a bad thing? Wouldn't that make mounting something like a roof box difficult as the mounts wouldn't be parallel to each other?

Public holiday today, so I had time to measure.

First off, the rail curvature demonstrated by a 1m spirit level placed centrally along the length.

Then the Thule box flipped upside down to check the underside for flatness.

But no, similar curvature. This box is 800mm wide and holds somewhere between 400 - 450l.

It seems these people have been making luggage boxes for a while ;-).

But to be sure, check yours.

Sep 1st, 2020, 08:23	#1
CC42 New Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2021 09:35 Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Glasgow	'16 XC60 Roof Rack Options Hi all, I'm looking for some roof bars for my XC60, think that I want to go for a wing style bar to try to keep the wind noise down. Is there any other brands that are worth looking at other than THULE? Anyone got any recommendations.

Sep 15th, 2020, 14:25	#4
SignumGB XC70 Owner/VOC Member Last Online: Apr 8th, 2024 15:07 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Montreal, QC	I have found Thule bars and Exodus bars have done me good over the years. No issue at all and reasonably priced. __________________ 2012 Volvo XC70 3.0L AWD T6 [CAN🍁] 2015 Volvo XC70 2.4L AWD D4 SE LUX - Sold 78,728 Miles (July 2023) [GB] 2012 Volvo XC70 2.4L AWD D3 SE LUX - Written off 76,500 Miles (Aug 2017)[GB]

Sep 14th, 2020, 22:12	#2
Adrian2 New Member Last Online: Nov 17th, 2020 11:20 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Leeds	Have a look at The Roof Box Company. They sell a variety of different makes at a range of prices. I bought an Atera which I am happy with.

Sep 15th, 2020, 13:36	#3
Steve54hb New Member Last Online: Dec 19th, 2022 06:13 Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Telford	I have the Aero bars from RBC, originally on my Hyundai, bought new mounts for the Volvo. Well made quality products and good service. __________________ Steve XC60 SE, my2014, VEA D4, 181bhp, Manual, 67k

Sep 16th, 2020, 17:07	#5
Roland_F Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 21:31 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Surrey	Thule kit holds its value well, with a good resale market. This can reduce the cost of accessory ownership when you come to change your vehicle.

Sep 17th, 2020, 05:58	#6
JJJ Junior Member Last Online: Aug 7th, 2022 17:04 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Pretoria	Whispbar was 75% the price of Thule. Other than being an aero bar, it also curves across the roof. See Post #36 here for more user experience and images: https://www.4x4community.co.za/forum...and-quot/page2

Sep 20th, 2020, 22:42	#8
smudgers Junior Member Last Online: Sep 7th, 2021 18:02 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: kent	Thule are very good if a little expensive bought new. Big savings to be had buying second hand, I purchased 2 aero bars and 4 pro ride bike carriers for £180 and even after having to purchase the correct bits to fit the car for £100 new it was still a bargain. They also feel much sturdier than the bike carriers that fit over the rear window. I also think they put the S into SUV. Lol

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