Boosting the storage capacity of your 4×4 is certain to be a hot topic, whether you use your vehicle for work, leisure or some serious off-roading.
One simple way to increase your 4×4’s storage is via a roof bar or roof rack, the addition of which can give you more room in-cab to kick back and relax or carry additional supplies. The right roof rack can help you transport a wide range of goods, including sporting equipment, rooftop tents, solar panels, and even unusual or difficult-to-carry items like boats or trade supplies.
As a leading supplier of premium 4×4 upgrades, our experts know what makes a great roof rack. Here we help you sort the wheat from the chaff with a comparison of Halfords roof bars and ARB roof racks.
Great for bikes, not so great for anything else!
Not all roof racks were created equal. Whilst some products are primed for heavy-dutyuse, some don’t provide the durability or capacity for anything more than a bike. Halfords Non-Rail Fix Point Steel Roof Bars fall into the latter!
Halfords roof bars may have their place should you only wish to carry bikes or attach an occasional roof box, but their fairly low load rating makes them unsuitable for a wide range of off-road uses. Erecting a roof tent on Halfords roof bars for example is likely to see you grossly exceeding its load rating once you have occupants inside the tent.
For light loads and occasional use, Halfords low price point and low load rating will just about do the job. If you’re looking for a roof rack that promises more, however, you’ll want to keep on reading…
The ultimate brand for off-road capable roof racks
We’re proud to stock ARB roof racks in our collection of seriously tough 4×4 upgrades. As a respected brand known for their next-generation 4×4 accessories, ARB delivers a variety of roof racks for your perusal.
Their offering includes the classic basket style Deluxe Roof Rack, lower profile Flat Roof Rack, rooftop tent friendly Touring Roof Rack, and commercially popular Trade Roof Rack. Not to mention their infamous BASE Rack, an innovative design that’s modular by nature, off-road capable and able to be customised to suit your exact requirements.
All ARB roof racks have been developed for Overlanding. Unlike Halfords roof bars, heavy users aren’t restricted by low load ratings and can instead enjoy a vehicle-specific design that is built to last, incredibly strong, and easy to use and fit. ARB roof racks are fully welded, powder-coated and designed to last in the harshest conditions and through years of continued use.
Are ARB roof racks really worth the money?
In short – yes, they’re worth every penny. We’ll let Well Rigged explain why you should never ‘cheap out’ when purchasing your roof rack:
“Quality really matters when it comes to true off-road-rated roof racks. While cheap knock-offs are common online, they will most likely fail you at the most inopportune time. They really are not likely to stand up to the rigorous demands of 4×4 travel. If you select the right rack the first time you’ll congratulate yourself time and again for a wise decision and your friends will be jealous.”
Become one step closer to a premium quality roof rack by exploring our range of ARB roof racks and reading our essential guide to buying the right roof rack type for you.
