Glossary / Body

roof rails

9 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Roof rails are the bars you see on top of a car that can hold things like bike racks or cargo boxes.

Technical Definition

Structural elements on the roof of a vehicle that can carry cargo or provide aerodynamic benefits.

Hear It Discussed

"Doyouwant roof rails? You don't want roof rails."
How College Teams Race Solar Cars From Minneapolis To Amarillo In Wheel Time Podcast: Your Go-To Automotive Talk Show 22:59

"The mule has a boxy SUV silhouette, roof rails, 18-inch wheels,"
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"does it have good roof rails for supporting a tent you know all all kinds of [1014.1s] factors like that we're like what things would we want to do at the campsite"
Best Choices for Off-Roading and Camping: Ep 127 The AutoGuide Show 16:47