Roof Racks for MK7

[bergerboy]

Hi Guys,

Looking for people's recommendation on roof racks and tow bar for the MK7.

Roof racks for carrying bikes.

[MjK]

Hi

I use these Mont Blanc Barracuda Twin Pack Roof Mounted Carrier | Chain Reaction Cycles on my Tiguan which VW sells as OEM but a lot cheaper to buy online. These are the most popular around OZ are Thule and Torpedo7 | Outdoor Gear Store | Extreme Sports Australia Shop Online has some good prices recently.

[bergerboy]

Hi

I use these Mont Blanc Barracuda Twin Pack Roof Mounted Carrier | Chain Reaction Cycles on my Tiguan which VW sells as OEM but a lot cheaper to buy online. These are the most popular around OZ are Thule and Torpedo7 | Outdoor Gear Store | Extreme Sports Australia Shop Online has some good prices recently.

Hi MjK are they roof racks and bike holder or just the bike holder, as I after recommendations on roofs racks I already have the bike holders.

[MjK]

Sorry bergerboy. My confusion. I ordered mine with the vehicle so not much help for you..

[bergerboy]

Sorry bergerboy. My confusion. I ordered mine with the vehicle so not much help for you..

MjK what do you think about the VW ones?

[AJD]

I got the VW roof racks with mine and they are fine. They are lockable and come with a nifty little torque wrench to make sure they are locked on properly.

[Davefonzi]

Hi Guys,

Looking for people's recommendation on roof racks and tow bar for the MK7.

Roof racks for carrying bikes.

I've got the racks and carriers on my mk7. The racks are ok. The bike carriers are a bit overly complicated and create a fair bit of wind noise. The Thule carriers are better IMO.

[brezzab]

Hi all,

Longtime reader, first time poster.

Picked up my awesome white Golf R in November of this year. Absolutely in love and have not regretted the purchase at all, had it Opti-Coated and it absolutely shines!

I have few questions in regards to roof racks - specifically for transporting a surfboard (around 8-9 feet in length) - please note that I am a dummy when it comes to roof racks - I am starting to do some research but have no idea about installation etc.

1. Do I need any special installation points? Will these leave any ugly marks or other gear on my car?
2. What's the approximate cost for a decent roof rack?
3. Can this be easily installed and removed? Eg. Can I take my surfboard to the coast for the weekend, then come home and easily remove the roof racks? Will anyone even know I had roof racks on?

Thanks for your help all. I live in Canberra, so if anyone has any recommendations happy to take these on board also!

Adam

[andrew7]

Hi Adam

I too have a white Mk7 R and have invested in a Whisperbar roof rack (powdercoated black). I'm a keen cyclist so have a couple of black Thule bike carriers (and a Thule luggage pod which tends to go on the Alltrack). The whole set-up looks smart and is pretty quiet. Easy to take on and off, the store who sold/installed it point out the installation points which are straightforward. good rubber pads so no marks etc. Cost about $350 ish. If I can work out how to post a photo I will do so shortly.

[mui_michael]

Hi all,

Longtime reader, first time poster.

Picked up my awesome white Golf R in November of this year. Absolutely in love and have not regretted the purchase at all, had it Opti-Coated and it absolutely shines!

I have few questions in regards to roof racks - specifically for transporting a surfboard (around 8-9 feet in length) - please note that I am a dummy when it comes to roof racks - I am starting to do some research but have no idea about installation etc.

1. Do I need any special installation points? Will these leave any ugly marks or other gear on my car?
2. What's the approximate cost for a decent roof rack?
3. Can this be easily installed and removed? Eg. Can I take my surfboard to the coast for the weekend, then come home and easily remove the roof racks? Will anyone even know I had roof racks on?

Thanks for your help all. I live in Canberra, so if anyone has any recommendations happy to take these on board also!

Adam

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