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How to Choose Car Racks
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You ski. You hike. You travel. You ride a bike.
You run and kayak and rollerblade and climb. And you camp—by
car, backpack, canoe or llama. You have more gear than the crew
of the space shuttle. But you lack the three-stage rocket to carry
it all to your destination.
The solution to your gear-hauling woes is a versatile, multisport
vehicle rack with the accessories that meet your needs.
- Know your vehicle.
- Know your activities.
- Know your price range. If you invest in a quality base system
you can add accessories as your budget allows.
Know Your Vehicle
Car racks are versatile in the extreme. If you know what kind of
vehicle you have, you can figure out what rack you need. Four basic
types of vehicle racks work with most cars, SUVs and trucks.
* Rooftop Racks—These racks attach to your vehicle's roof
or factory-installed rack. If your car lacks gutters, the attaching
device—sometimes called a tower or foot—clamps in the
seam between the door and vehicle frame. These hold the bars which
complete the rack. You can add carriers to the rack to suit your
needs.
* Trunk or Deck Rack—Hooks and straps are used to mount
rear racks to your hatchback or car trunk. These are also called
mounts since they aren't racks in the purest sense of the word.
* Hitch Racks—These attach in 11/4-inch or 2-inch configurations
to your car or truck's receiver standard hitch. Hitches either come
with the vehicle or can be purchased and installed separately.
* Spare Tire Racks—This type either attaches to the spare
tire (which is attached to the rear of the vehicle) or attaches
with a special device to the spare tire's own attaching mechanism
for a more secure fit.
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