How to choose and install a roof rack on the Lada Vesta

What is the difference between the original trunk for Lada Vesta

First of all, AVTOVAZ offers only one version of the original Vesta Cross roof rack. It has article number 99999218107182. This addition is suitable for those SW Cross cars that have roof rails. Anodized aluminum is used to make the crossbars of the structure, so it is light, durable, and resistant to corrosion. The kit includes everything you need to secure the rack.

The streamlined shape of the arches allows you to minimize the impact of oncoming air flows, so there will be virtually no noise in the cabin. To purchase an original luggage compartment, just visit the official website Lada.ru, accessories section.

Original roof rack Lada Vesta SV Cross

The original Lada Vesta Cross roof rack can be found on the official website LADA.ru in the accessories section.

In our case, we have only one option with article number 99999218107182. This type of luggage rack is intended for Lada Vesta SV Cross cars with roof rails. The rack bars are made from anodized aluminum, making the rack lightweight, durable and corrosion resistant. The kit contains everything needed for installation, so there is no need to purchase additional parts. In addition, the trunk arches are made specially streamlined to eliminate additional resistance to the oncoming air flow, and therefore reduce noise in the cabin.

How to buy a luggage rack profitably

Dealers set inflated prices for parts, so every buyer is looking for a way not to overpay. You can purchase spare parts in simple car stores, and it will be even more profitable to buy them online. It is enough to go to a specialized website and enter the article number, and many offers will immediately appear. Luggage compartments are several thousand rubles cheaper than at dealers. The production of parts is not carried out directly by the AVTOVAZ plant; this is the task of third-party companies that focus on the production of a specific part. You can select a roof rack for SV Cross by the name of the manufacturer, find its article number, and continue the search using it.

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How to buy a cheaper roof rack for Lada Vesta Cross?

Everyone understands perfectly well that spare parts and accessories from dealers are always sold at an inflated price. In order to save, it is enough to order this part in a simple store. For example, let's go to the website Autolife42.ru and find offers for the article from the official website LADA.RU:

Right from the first offer, we see that you can immediately save more than 1000 rubles by simply ordering a part from a third-party site. The price for the trunk in this case is 7,150 rubles.

But this is not the limit. You must understand that AvtoVAZ does not produce spare parts for its cars. This is usually done by third party organizations that specialize in the production of concrete parts. I once came across roof racks from the Atlant company. We go to their website and find a trunk for Vesta Cross NE. We need this in order to calculate the article. It looks like 7002+8827+7228. This is not one trunk article, but three different ones. We search them on the same site and this is what we see:

All together it turns out to be 4975 rubles. Not a bad saving, huh???

Available types of roof racks for Vesta SW Cross

It is not necessary to install arches; there are other types of luggage compartments for the roof of the Lada Vesta SW Cross. Many people prefer car boxes; this is an aerodynamic, sealed design for transporting various things, which is perfect for long trips.

For those who often transport skis or snowboards, there is an alternative solution - these are special roof racks with Vesta roof mounts. In the same way, you can choose a design for transporting a bicycle, and a fisherman can find the right option for a small boat. You can also attach a special basket to the roof, and secure things with a belt, net or rope.

Types of roof racks

After making sure that you need a trunk on your car, you need to choose the type of design. Manufacturers of automobile accessories offer several options that differ in the method of fastening, ease of use, load capacity and aesthetic appearance.

When choosing a trunk, also take into account the specific design - some types are designed to transport only a certain category of cargo - folding ladders, boats, bicycles, skis, etc.

For the Lada Vesta car, the designers have provided three types of roof rack systems:

• boat design;
• cross bars on the roof rails;
• special mounts for snowboards, bicycles and skis.

These are relatively few options for installation, but given the fact that roof rails are included in the list, Vesta can transport almost all types of cargo.

For general information, here is a list of all luggage rack options used by car designers. This:

• trunk with fastening to the drain along the body;
• with fixation on the doorway;
• with installation in special places closed with plugs;
• integrated (internal) roof rails;
• T-shaped profile (typical for SUVs and minibuses);
• on magnets;
• belts across the cabin.

The manufacturer of the Lada Vesta quite rationally chose the most popular and safe types of luggage racks, which are suitable for 90% of owners of cars of this brand.

Mounting type for additional luggage compartment

There are two categories of luggage racks - a unified design with fastenings suitable for various models, and individual - it requires special fasteners. The choice of trunk type depends on factors such as the design of the car, the presence of roof rails, and so on.

There are 7 types of roof rack mounts:

1. Installation on a smooth roof. The design is secured with adapters on the doorway; it is only suitable for cars with three doors, when closed the trunk is locked and cannot be removed.
2. Fastening on gutters. This is the most common option for domestically produced cars, since foreign cars do not have drains. How exactly to secure the structure depends on the owner’s imagination.
3. Fixation with magnets. Suitable for transporting light loads only.
4. Installation in standard places provided by the machine manufacturer. The presence of such places should be stated in the vehicle instructions.
5. Using belts in the cabin. An option for inflatable roof racks, however, it may cause some inconvenience to passengers.
6. Installation on rails. The best option for modern cars that have crossbars on the roof.
7. Fastening on a T-shaped profile. In this case, there is no contact between the load and the roof itself, but it will look beautiful only on a large car.

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Railings - terminology

Rails are special arches that are designed to secure cargo on the roof of a car. Now they are divided into 2 large categories:

1. Longitudinal are elements installed on minivans, crossovers, SUVs and station wagons. The latter will include the Lada Vesta car.
2. Transverse - this type of roof rails is suitable for any other type of body.

Longitudinal type roof rails

The differences between them are that the longitudinal components can be installed separately on the roof of the Lada Vesta station wagon in special places that will be covered with plugs (provided there are no factory roof rails, of course). Regarding the transverse roof rails, it will be possible to install on the Lada Vesta those belonging to 2 types:

1. Specialized are components designed specifically for Lada Vesta;
2. Universal – such roof rails are suitable for different models and are fixed in standard places or on the sidewalls.

Cross type roof rails.

Regarding the material of manufacture, metal-plastic, aluminum or steel are usually used for this.

Vesta roof rack: pros and cons

Many owners are not sure whether to install a roof rack on the Lada Vesta SV Cross. This is an excellent way to increase capacity, a convenient and practical solution especially for those who have to carry a lot of things in the car, but it also has its disadvantages.

To load things onto the roof, they will have to be raised quite high, and this is not always convenient for everyone. In addition, there is a risk of damage to the paintwork when removing weights. When the car accelerates to high speed, unpleasant noises appear in the cabin due to the additional luggage compartment.

Criterias of choice

Before choosing roof rails for the Lada Vesta, you will need to look at the manual, which indicates the maximum load on the roof of the car. It is these numbers that you need to focus on so as not to damage Vesta’s body. In addition, it would be preferable to install the elements in standard places, since they are located on the power elements of the body (racks), which will make it possible to worry less about the weight of the cargo. This is true for the station wagon.

Installation in standard places allows you to distribute the load much better.

However, if there are no places for roof rails on the sedan, then you will have to buy universal products that are mounted on the edges of the roof using special grips equipped with clamping brackets. Consequently, you will have to buy cross rails for the Lada Vesta sedan. It is advisable to purchase products with the maximum permissible load (based on the data in the Vesta manual, of course). In the future, the presence of roof rails will allow you to purchase an additional basket, car box or special mounts for skis, bicycles and other cargo.

Rails with hooks are the best choice if there are no standard ones for fixing.

Rates for luggage compartments for SW Cross

There are a large number of accessory manufacturers on the market, each of which has its own pricing policy. In the table you can see the prices for luggage racks from well-known and trusted companies.

*prices are current as of September 26

Various types of fastening

The LADA Vesta SW Cross roof rack can be mounted using different types of fasteners. According to the type of installation, racks are divided into:

• unified (suitable for several car models);
• special (they are made for a specific vehicle).

You should be especially careful when choosing universal models, since they do not take into account the features of a particular model, so certain difficulties may arise with installing the trunk.

It is worth noting that the devices can be attached to roof rails, smooth roofs, and also mounted in standard places and gutters.

Factory luggage compartments for Vesta SW Cross

Modern drivers know that the AVTOVAZ plant does not work on creating accessories or parts - all these tasks are performed by partner companies. Therefore, there is no point in looking for a factory trunk. There are many manufacturers that offer various luggage designs for the SW Cross. Information about them is presented in the table above; you can get acquainted with the design in detail by looking at its article number on the Internet.

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Features of the original trunk

First of all, we need to talk about the accessory that the car manufacturer itself produces. To buy such an element, you need to visit the Lada company website. Product code – 99999218107182. This device is suitable for cars with roof rails installed.

Anodized aluminum was used to produce the crossbars, as a result of which the device is distinguished by its lightness, strength and increased resistance to rust. The kit already includes everything you need for installation, so there is no need to look for additional fasteners. Due to the increased streamlining of the arcs, the car's dynamics do not suffer, and additional sounds do not penetrate into the cabin.

Roof basket Vesta SW Cross

An additional roof rack for the Vesta SV Cross in the form of a basket can be attached to the crossbars or arches of the luggage compartment. It is a lattice tray with special sides that can be fixed or lowered. They can be from 5 to 15 cm in height. Elastic nets, belts and cords are used to secure loads. Such racks are called expedition racks; they are often used by tourists and hunters, because flashlights, a spare tire, and tools are conveniently attached to them.

What other roof racks can be installed for Vesta?

In addition to the usual arches, which we described above, other types of racks can be installed on the Vesta SV Cross. For example, there are autobox type roof racks on sale. This is a good sealed aerodynamic box in which you can transport various things. This box is very convenient for traveling by car, when you need to transport a large number of things, and space in the cabin is limited.

If you are a fan of skiing or snowboarding, then it is not always possible to transport them in the cabin of your car. For such needs, you can use a special roof rack for the Lada Vesta SV Cross.

There is also a rack for transporting bicycles. And for fishing enthusiasts there is a design for transporting small boats.

Owners' opinions on roof racks

Conclusion

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Installing a roof rack is a personal decision for each owner. Of course, for a fragile girl it will be quite difficult to get heavy things from the roof, and for those who have recently driven, driving with additional cargo may seem difficult. But there is no need to permanently install the luggage compartment - it can always be removed. If there is no need for additional space. To save money, you may consider purchasing the supplement online or at a small automotive store. It is necessary to carefully check the fastenings, the quality of the material, you should not choose the cheapest option, an unreliable trunk can lead to big problems on the road.

Pros and cons of the roof rack Lada Vesta SV Cross

The roof rack undoubtedly has its advantages, such as greater capacity and no need to transport bulky items in the cabin. Basically, it's just convenient and practical.

But along with the advantages, the roof rack of the Lada Vesta SV Cross also has disadvantages. First, you need to lift the load up. Secondly, you must be careful when unloading and loading, as you can scratch the car’s paintwork. Thirdly, when driving at high speeds, increased background noise occurs.

Advantages and disadvantages of roof racks

Among the reasons why people buy additional accessories of this type are:

• the ability to transport objects with large dimensions;
• no need to transport things in the cabin (especially if the items have an unpleasant odor).

Thus, such a device significantly increases comfort when transporting goods. At the same time, such luggage racks also have some disadvantages. First of all, the load must be lifted to a high enough height to be secured there, and this can cause some difficulties, especially when working with heavy objects. In addition, hard and sharp objects can scratch the vehicle's paintwork.

Finally, the presence of additional devices on the roof reduces the streamlining of the car. As a result, the dynamics decrease and the noise level increases.

All this leads to the fact that it is worth carefully considering whether there is a need to install a roof rack for the Lada Vesta SV Cross at all. Alternatively, you should mount the structure only when you need to transport cargo, and the rest of the time just keep the trunk in the garage or any other place.

Summing up

Thus, the LADA Vesta SW Cross roof rack has both its advantages and disadvantages. At the moment, there are quite a lot of different models, including the original trunk from the car manufacturer. At the same time, if you want to save money, you should select accessories in cheaper online stores (alternatively, you can choose a universal model). It is only important to contact trusted suppliers who guarantee the quality and durability of their products.

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