Roof rack heights

[Karlos Fandango]

Hello

I am looking to add either some Thule or Whisp roof bars to my 2018 Cali Beach. Does anyone know what height these add to the vehicle as I'd like to know if I can still garage it.

If the roof bars make it too tall is it a flaff putting the bars on and off - to be fair they will only be used on big 'surf trips".

Does anyone have either of these roof bars? Preferences?

Thanks you so much everyone.

Karlo

 

[Viktorgeorge]

Post in thread 'Roofrack for California / Caravelle'

Roofrack for California / Caravelle

Hi, Anyone on the site familiar with the Sherpas Combi Translift roofrack ? I am considering developing a similar system for the California / Caravelle. I would be interested in any comments or experiences. Thanks John

vwcaliforniaclub.com

 

[Karlos Fandango]

Chip butty you are my guardian angel at the moment! So I am guessing you recommend these over the Thule Aero bars? Any recommended retailer?

Cheers pard!

 

[Karlos Fandango]

Whispbars - 209cm approx

Can be removed / refitted in less than a minute!

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Do you still have yours for sale?

 

[Ch1pbutty]

Chip butty you are my guardian angel at the moment! So I am guessing you recommend these over the Thule Aero bars? Any recommended retailer?

Cheers pard!

Yes, I have had Thule in the past but these are Whispbar are cheaper and I prefer the design. They also have a longer slot on the underside (versus Thule) so also can fit a wider range of 2nd cars with a narrower roof, as allow legs to move closer to the centre.

 

[Karlos Fandango]

Perfect! Thanks

If you were local yes…but they are too long to post!…had them for sale for ages with no interest so they are keeping the spiders happy in the garage at the moment.

Roofbox sell them - looks like design has been updated.

Yakima StreamLine roof bar system with 127cm silver JetStream bars

www.roofbox.co.uk

Yakima TrimHD 2 bar system with 150cm roof bars and K450 fitting kit

www.roofbox.co.uk

How much do you want for them? Parcel Force will collect a 150cm parcel for £30. Seems a shame to waste them

Last question: which are easier to put on and off Whisp or Thule?

Many thanks

 

[-Goldie-Horn-]

Your best option is to buy these!

Low profile mounts, for Thule Wingbars, to fit VW California or similar | eBay

These variations can be seen in the photographs.

www.ebay.co.uk