On Lada Vesta station wagon SW and SW Cross cars, standard integrated roof rails are installed from the factory; most often they serve as a decorative element and improve the appearance of the car. However, roof rails also have other, more practical functionality. You can install an additional trunk on them and transport things in it that do not fit in the main one. The luggage rack is installed not on the roof rails themselves, but on the arches that are attached to them. Therefore, if you want to install a roof rack on the Lada Vesta station wagon, the first thing you will have to do is acquire arches and their fastenings.
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:
- Longitudinal are elements installed on minivans, crossovers, SUVs and station wagons. The latter will include the Lada Vesta car.
- 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:
- Specialized are components designed specifically for Lada Vesta;
- 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.
Lada Vesta SW / SW Cross (10 products in category)
Roof rack for Lada Vesta SW / SW Cross - which one to choose?
First of all, let us clarify that the Lada Vesta SV has “integrated” roof rails, i.e. without clearance, and they will not fit racks for simple roof rails. Therefore, in this section we have selected options specifically for integrated roof rails.
Our online store offers racks (cross members) from 2 well-known Russian manufacturers - Lux and Eurodetal. Each of them has in its assortment several types of transverse arches with which you can combine the trunk. We will answer several popular questions when choosing a trunk for the Lada Vesta SW / SW Cross.
1) Which trunk is better: Lux or Eurodetal? What is the difference?
The main difference is that the Eurodetal trunk has a smaller height and fits more “tightly” to the roof, while the Luxury is 4-5 cm higher. It follows from this:
— For the aerodynamics of the car, Eurodetail is better, because firstly, it more accurately matches the contour of the car, not particularly standing out in height, and secondly, it shifts the center of gravity upward less when the top trunk is loaded.
— If you often transport things that can sag, hang down, or have curved ends, then in this case it will be better for you to have a trunk with an increased distance from the roof, i.e. Luxury
2) Are there any differences in the mounting of Lux and Eurodetail?
Yes, I have. Eurodetail supports compress the railing from the inside and outside (as well as from above) with tightened rubberized brackets, while the Lux fastening is based on a pair of metal clamps corresponding to the shape of the railing, which are also tightened with bolts inside the support.
Photos for comparison:
3) What about the castle?
Both Lux and Eurodetail have an additional option - the possibility of assembling the support with metal numbered locks (Eurodetail has a set of +500 rubles, Lux +650 rubles). As standard, the supports come with plastic locking cylinders.
4) Will the cargo/car box touch the fin on the roof?
With Lux this issue does not arise, since the supports are quite high. As for Eurodetal, we specifically measured the placement of the load on the crossbars of the Lada Vesta SV - the distance to the fin was about 2 cm. Also, as an example, here is a photo of the Eurodetal trunk with a box on the roof:
5) How to order a trunk?
We ship throughout Russia using the SDEK delivery service, including cash on delivery . You can leave a request through the website (putting the item in the cart), by phone 8 (347) 266-57-68, by email or via online chat. On average, delivery cost is 300-400 rubles, delivery time is 4-7 days.
We can also send to any of the federal transport companies (PEC, Energy, Business Lines), and if they are not available in your city, by Russian Post.
6) What kind of trunk is Turtle Air 2? What are its advantages?
The Turtle Air 2 luggage rack is a product from the Turkish brand Can Otomotiv, which has been operating in the car accessories market for more than 20 years. The main advantage of the Turtle Air 2 trunk is the “fusion” of the supports and arches - the aerodynamic arch smoothly fits into the support without extending beyond its limits (and the roof). This solution is ideal both from the point of view of the aesthetics of the car and from the point of view of aerodynamics - the trunk is almost silent, which is confirmed by reviews from car owners.
It is also worth clarifying the additional advantages of the Turtle Air 2 trunk - all supports initially have metal locks, the points of contact with the railing are equipped with rubber pads, and the outer base of the support is rotated by 4 degrees to more accurately match the profile of the railing. In addition, you can choose the color of the arcs: black or silver.
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7) Ps Why is there no “official” trunk for the Atlant brand Lada Vesta SV in our online store?
Indeed, the “official” trunk for the Lada Vesta SV, which is presented in car dealerships, is the Atlant brand, a well-known manufacturer of car trunks in Russia.
However, it is not in our assortment, mainly for two reasons. First, we believe that the design of the trunk specifically for the Vesta SV is not entirely successful - the fastening is done only with a bracket from the outside, without a stop on the rear side of the roof rail, which can affect the reliability of the fit of the luggage system. Secondly, the installed structure adds more than 14 cm to the height, despite the fact that the height of the roof rail itself is about 4 cm - in total, the load will be located at a height of 18 cm from the roof, and this can affect both the deterioration of aerodynamics and a shift in the center of gravity the whole car up.
Advantages and disadvantages of roof rails
For Lada Vesta owners, their car equipped with such a device will have a number of advantages, since the possibilities of transporting belongings will expand significantly, which is especially important in relation to large but light loads. It is the roof rails that will make it possible in the future to fix not only car boxes on them, but also skis, inflatable boats, snowboards, bicycles, baskets, etc.
Carrying a snowboard on the roof will save a lot of useful space in the trunk.
In general, the purchase of roof rails will significantly increase the usable volume of the luggage compartment, but they also have certain disadvantages. This is an increase in background noise due to the whistling wind, an increase in Vesta's windage, which affects handling, the need to lift luggage quite high, an increase in the sedan's appetite (by about 7%), as well as the inability to transport a number of cargo during rain or snow.
Background noise is one of the main problems with this type of fastener.
Article numbers of arches and supports for attaching to integrated rails
- ED2-012F - set of supports (consists of 4 pieces) for attaching to roof rails - approximate price 1,700 rubles
- ED2-012F ED7 225S - rectangular arches - 2300 rubles
- ED2-012F ED7 010A - aerodynamic, rounded - 3300 rubles
- LX-848435 - pterygoid - 5500 rubles
Above are the article numbers for the Eurodetal trunk mounts for integrated roof rails. Of course, there are other manufacturers, but almost all of them have the same fastening design.
There are three types of arches on which the trunk will be installed directly: rectangular, aerodynamic and wing-shaped. In most cases, they differ in appearance, method of execution and fastening. Any of them will be suitable for the Lada Vesta St, so the choice is yours.
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.
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.
Recommendations
We can outline several tips for Lada Vesta owners planning to buy and install roof rails:
— do not forget about the maximum permissible load on the roof of the car;
— remember about possible discomfort in the cabin due to noise;
— before purchasing, check with a consultant regarding the accessory’s resistance to temperature changes, ultraviolet radiation and precipitation;
— if bicycles or other large loads are transported, be sure to measure the height of the car with them. In order to avoid consequences when entering tunnels, covered parking lots, garages, etc.;
Carrying a bicycle on the roof forces you to constantly remember its height.
— from time to time you will have to stop along the way to inspect the strength of the load.
Types of racks
You can install one of 3 types of roof rack on the Lada Vesta roof:
- Autobox – they are great for transporting goods for various purposes;
- Rack for transporting bicycles and skis - this type can also be attached to the fifth door (if you have a Lada Vesta station wagon);
- Boat transport structure.
If necessary, you can always transport a bicycle on the roof of a Lada Vesta.
