Many vehicles don’t have any pre installed rails from the factory. Luckily, if your vehicle has no factory rails, there are kits out there to fit just about any roof contour to give your vehicle the roof rack you always wanted.

Rain gutter roof attachments were the common way to attach a roof rack years ago, and now are generally found on full size or cargo passenger vans. There are several options to choose from depending on roof clearance.

Raised rails are found on the majority of SUVs, wagons, and minivans. These rails run from the front of the vehicle to the back on the outer edges.

Flush rails are found on many European vehicles. These rails are flush with the roof without any space between the rail and the roof. The cross bars are mounted via an inner or outer groove. There are several options available for this style of mounting.

Tracks are another common style of roof rack connection. Tracks run on the outer edges of the roof of a vehicle. They have a channel and several mounting points where a cross bar can be mounted.

Fixed point connections are fasten down points located on the outer edge of the roof in the 4 corners. The benefit of this mounting style is the clean, cohesive look while providing a platform for various cross bars and attachments.