Roof bars for 2017 XC60

[TeamG]

Hi, I’m after recommendations for a set of roof bars for my XC60. They will mainly be used for carrying large plywood sheets, long lengths of timber, the odd box from Ikea etc.

I would like something quiet (prev ‘aero’ bars for my V70 whistled like a jet engine on full reheat). Also intend to leave them attached, so need to be durable (previous ones locking mechanism rusted at the slightest risk of a shower).

And what load can the XC60 take on the roof? I’m sure the V70 was 90kg, but is the XC60 75kg?

Finally, what colour? The car is a black R-Design (so black rear windows and roof rails). Do I go for black roof bars or silver?

[Deck1ng]

Originally Posted by TeamG

Hi, I’m after recommendations for a set of roof bars for my XC60. They will mainly be used for carrying large plywood sheets, long lengths of timber, the odd box from Ikea etc.

I would like something quiet (prev ‘aero’ bars for my V70 whistled like a jet engine on full reheat). Also intend to leave them attached, so need to be durable (previous ones locking mechanism rusted at the slightest risk of a shower).

And what load can the XC60 take on the roof? I’m sure the V70 was 90kg, but is the XC60 75kg?

Finally, what colour? The car is a black R-Design (so black rear windows and roof rails). Do I go for black roof bars or silver?

I purchased a set from CNR, but they whistle like pigs at 35+mph. So I tend to only put them on as required (5min job). But the bars have a weight restriction (for guidance of 60 kilo). Available in all colours as long as it was black 😊
(I’d post a picture if I knew how).

[TeamG]

...so avoid the CNR ones. Any other suggestions? I’d like to keep them on if possible.

[XC60 PAUL]

I've got the Thule edge wingbars in black on my black r design, very happy with them, some wind noise but that could be down to the cycle carriers on them.

[Mick787]

I've got the Thule aero bars. I became happier with the noise once I fitted the additional rubber 'filler' strips on the underside between the foot bracket and the bar end stop.

[Deck1ng]

Originally Posted by TeamG

Hi, I’m after recommendations for a set of roof bars for my XC60. They will mainly be used for carrying large plywood sheets, long lengths of timber, the odd box from Ikea etc.

I would like something quiet (prev ‘aero’ bars for my V70 whistled like a jet engine on full reheat). Also intend to leave them attached, so need to be durable (previous ones locking mechanism rusted at the slightest risk of a shower).

And what load can the XC60 take on the roof? I’m sure the V70 was 90kg, but is the XC60 75kg?

Finally, what colour? The car is a black R-Design (so black rear windows and roof rails). Do I go for black roof bars or silver?

Have a look thru the sales section above, there are numerous sets available at what I would be believe the right price. Once you’ve decided on make of course.

[CC42]

I've got the Cruz aero bars from the www.roofbox.co.uk

Half the price of Thule and pretty well built Would recommend.