How to Use roof rack in a Sentence

roof rack

noun
  • The round ones come back on the First Edition, though, along with rock rails, a roof rack, a front skidplate, and more.
    Dan Edmunds, Car and Driver, 1 Aug. 2023
  • To keep rods out of danger and out of the way, a rod holder mounted to a roof rack is the best option.
    Ric Burnley, Field & Stream, 25 Oct. 2023
  • Gather the load ratings of your vehicle, your roof rack, and the tent.
    Will Egensteiner, Popular Mechanics, 29 Mar. 2023
  • Step 3: Lay the loop over your anchor point, such as a roof rack, and run the long end of the line back through the loop to secure it around your anchor point.
    Craig Caudill, Field & Stream, 12 July 2023
  • Even without the kayak, the roof rack itself makes your car less efficient.
    Ray Magliozzi, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2023
  • The new First Edition is a proper homage to that spirit, equipped with a roof rack, rock rails, round headlamps and mudflaps.
    Bloomberg Wire, Dallas News, 2 Aug. 2023
  • The beefy front bumper carries a working winch and auxiliary lights, while the roof rack packs jerrycans, traction boards, a jack, and a toolbox.
    Caleb Miller, Car and Driver, 20 Mar. 2023
  • There is also a bunch of gear, including a fire extinguisher, jerry cans and a toolbox, all of which can be stored inside the vehicle or on the roof rack.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2023
  • And patented, universal mounting hardware works with all roof rack types and installs more quickly than bolt/latch designs.
    Nathan Borchelt, Travel + Leisure, 22 Aug. 2023
  • An array of accessories will be offered, from a waterproof canvas canopy to a roof rack and a lockable tonneau cover.
    Caleb Miller, Car and Driver, 13 July 2023
  • Additionally, Engdahl removed the roof rack and bumper sticker from his vehicle, drove to Las Vegas and dumped it at a buddy's house.
    Kye Graves, The Arizona Republic, 16 May 2023
  • Consumer Reports, which does extensive fuel economy testing, found that the loss from an empty roof rack was between 2 and 11 percent.
    Ray Magliozzi, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2023
  • The difference is that the First Edition, which will be limited to 5,000 examples, features an exclusive interior design and comes equipped with premium off-roading gear, like a steel skid plate, rock rails and a roof rack.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2023

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