How to install a roof rack? 10 days of hot topics and practical guides across the Internet
Recently, as the craze for self-driving tours and camping continues to heat up, the installation of roof racks has become a hot discussion topic on social platforms. The following is a practical guide compiled based on hot content from the entire network in the past 10 days to help you quickly master installation skills.
1. Hot topics related to roof racks on the Internet (last 10 days)
| Ranking | Topic keywords | heat index | Main discussion platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roof rack installation tutorial | 92,000 | Douyin, Bilibili |
| 2 | SUV roof rack load-bearing test | 78,000 | Xiaohongshu, Zhihu |
| 3 | Crossbar vs vertical bar selection | 65,000 | Autohome Forum |
| 4 | Luggage rack wind noise solution | 53,000 | Weibo, Kuaishou |
| 5 | Tips for securing camping equipment | 41,000 | WeChat public account |
2. Detailed explanation of roof rack installation steps
1. Preparation
•Tool list:Screwdriver, torque wrench (5-10Nm recommended), rubber gasket, waterproof tape.
•Security check:Confirm whether there are reserved installation holes on the roof (some models need to remove the sealing strip).
2. Installation process (taking the universal crossbar type as an example)
| step | Operating Instructions | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fixed base bracket | Align the roof longitudinal rails, and the screws are pre-tightened and not locked. |
| 2 | Install the crossbar body | Ensure that the lengths of both ends are symmetrical (error ≤ 3mm) |
| 3 | Torque calibration | Tighten in two steps to avoid metal deformation |
| 4 | load test | Place a 10kg weight and let it sit for 30 minutes |
3. Answers to popular questions
•Q: Is registration required?
A: According to traffic regulations, if the height does not exceed 0.5 meters of the vehicle roof and the total mass is ≤ the vehicle's approved load capacity, registration is not required (refer to the recent Douyin traffic police popular science).
•Q: How to reduce wind noise?
A: Xiaohongshu’s actual measurement shows that adding a spoiler can reduce noise by 40% (#campingequipmentmodificationtop3).
3. Comparison of different types of luggage racks
| type | load bearing capacity | price range | Applicable scenarios |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum alloy crossbar | 50-75kg | 300-800 yuan | Daily cargo |
| Steel luggage frame | 100-150kg | 600-1500 yuan | Long-distance self-driving |
| Quick release soft bag | 30-50kg | 200-500 yuan | temporary use |
4. Safety reminder
• Check the screw tightening regularly (it is recommended to check every 500 kilometers)
• It is recommended to remove the load in extreme weather (Weibo users reported that it is easy to loosen in strong winds)
• Do not overload! Actual measurements on an automobile forum show that overloading by 30% will significantly increase fuel consumption and braking distance.
With the above structured data and practical guide, I believe you can easily complete the roof rack installation. For more details, you can refer to the latest installation video released by the UP owner "off-road veteran" of Bilibili (the number of views exceeded 500,000 in the past 7 days).
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