V90 roof rails

[Frank B]

I'm thinking of changing my XC70 with old fashioned roof rails for a V90 with the flush roof rails. I regularly carry bikes or kayaks on the car roof and wonder about the security of roof bars attached to the new rails, there isn't much of a lip for the bar feet to grip. I only use Thule roof bars / feet

Anyone had any issues carrying loads on the roof or am I worrying un necesarily

Thanks

[CoopsSA]

Originally Posted by Frank B

I'm thinking of changing my XC70 with old fashioned roof rails for a V90 with the flush roof rails. I regularly carry bikes or kayaks on the car roof and wonder about the security of roof bars attached to the new rails, there isn't much of a lip for the bar feet to grip. I only use Thule roof bars / feet

Anyone had any issues carrying loads on the roof or am I worrying un necesarily

Thanks

There is absolutely no issues with the flush rails. I have a Thule kit inc 4x bike carriers and regularly carry it fully loaded. No movement and much much better after years of boot racks and tow bar racks.

[Steve XC60]

No problem with the flush rails on either the Mk 1 XC60 or the Mk 2 version. Many, many miles with four bikes or two bikes plus a roof box. I have used both a Thule system and a set of the Atera bars.

[Frank B]

Thanks for the replys, reassuring