Rating of the best roof racks "Ant": how to choose a roof rack for a car
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- 5th position - Luggage system "Ant D-T" for vehicles with T-profile 1.3 m
- 4th position - trunk "Ant D-1" with fastening behind the doorway, universal
- 3 position - trunk "Ant C 15" in a regular place
- 2nd position - universal roof rack without roof rails, D-2
- 1 position - roof rack "Ant" with painted arches 1,4 m
Universal roof rack "Ant D-T" is suitable for foreign cars with rails on the roof. Rectangular steel slats in a plastic sheath can withstand loads up to 75 kg, are resistant to various weather conditions, have distributed support points, eliminating the load on the roof of the car. Fastening is carried out on 4 adapters, covered at the points of contact with the body with a special rubber material that protects the paintwork.
To solve the problem of lack of space in the body luggage compartment of the car, the Ant roof rack will help. Universal systems offer several types of adapters and replaceable arcs that are suitable for a large number of cars.
5th position - Luggage system "Ant D-T" for vehicles with T-profile 1.3 m
Universal roof rack "Ant D-T" is suitable for foreign cars with rails on the roof. Rectangular steel slats in a plastic sheath can withstand loads up to 75 kg, are resistant to various weather conditions, have distributed support points, eliminating the load on the roof of the car. Fastening is carried out on 4 adapters, covered at the points of contact with the body with a special rubber material that protects the paintwork.
Luggage system "Ant D-T" for cars with T-profile 1.3 m
| Technical specifications | |
| SKU | 694180 |
| Load | Max. 75 kg |
| Support material | Steel / rubber |
| Arc material | Steel in a plastic casing |
| Length | 1,3 m |
| Mounting type | T-profile |
| Method of protection | without lock |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Manufacturer | "Omega-Favorite" (Russia) |
The T-profile provides reliable fastening, uniform load distribution, and allows you to move the trunk along the roof of the car.
Installation and fixation of the trunk is carried out according to the instructions attached to each product. The supports of the luggage system are attached to the rails at a distance of 70-80 cm. During installation, the symmetry of the location of the adapters should be observed in order to avoid uneven distribution of the load, deformation of the roof and arches.
4th position - trunk "Ant D-1" with fastening behind the doorway, universal
"Ant D-1" - a roof rack for a car that is not equipped with special regular places for installation. Can be applied to more than 100 machine models. D-1 adapters suitable for most Nissan models - Tiida, Micra, Sunny, Primera, will not allow you to install a Nissan Murano 5-door (2005 onwards) roof rack.
Trunk "Ant D-1" with fastening behind the doorway, universal
The design includes 2 steel slats with plastic tips, fixed on the "legs" in the car doorway. To protect the paintwork from damage, there are rubberized gaskets on the adapters and stands.
The article of adapters for the roof rack "Ant D1" is the same, the arcs suggest 3 length options and are selected according to the brand of car.
| Technical specifications | |
| SKU | 691479 (adapters) |
| Max lifting capacity | Before 75 kg |
| The weight | 5 kg |
| Support material | Steel + rubber |
| Arc material | Steel + plastic |
| Length | 1,2 m; 1,3m; 1,4 m |
| section | 20 30 x mm |
| Mounting type | In doorways |
| Method of protection | without lock |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Manufacturer | "Omega-Favorite" (Russia) |
Installation is carried out with the car doors open, since the mounting holes are located in the upper part of the doorway under the rubber sealing tape. To exclude the possibility of distortions and deformation of the roof, the fixing of the fasteners should be carried out alternately from different sides, applying the same force.
3 position - trunk "Ant C 15" in a regular place
The car roof rack "Ant S-15" is produced with rectangular reinforced arches in a plastic casing. It can be installed on an impressive number of cars that have a standard mounting point with a threaded connection type: various models of VAZ, Opel, Renault, Ford, Mazda and more. This limits the variability in placement and the ability to move the roof rack.
Trunk "Ant C 15"
| Technical specifications | |
| Adapter part number | 694166 |
| Load | Before 75 kg |
| Support material | Steel / rubber |
| Arc material | Steel + plastic protective shell |
| Length | 1,2 m; 1,3m; 1,4 m |
| section | 22 32 x mm |
| Mounting type | Established place |
| Method of protection | without lock |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Manufacturer | "Omega-Favorite" (Russia) |
The plugs of the regular attachment points can not be removed, but hidden under the support of the luggage system. A rubber pad on the bottom of the support protects the roof surface from scratches and chipped paint.
2nd position - universal roof rack without roof rails, D-2
The D-2 universal system is installed in regular places located in the car doorways. It differs from the D-1 trunk in the angle of inclination of the racks and the length of the rails, so before buying, you need to clarify for which brands and models of cars each of the options is suitable. For example, only D-5 adapters are suitable for installation on a 2-door non-railing Nissan Murano crossover of a car roof rack from the Ant family.
Universal car roof rack without roof rails, D-2
| Technical specifications | |
| SKU | 692186 |
| Load | 75 kg |
| The weight | 6 kg |
| Support material | Steel / rubber |
| Arc material | Steel in a plastic casing |
| Length | 1,2 m; 1,3m; 1,4 m |
| section | 20 30 x mm |
| Mounting type | To regular places |
| Method of protection | without lock |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Manufacturer | "Omega-Favorite" (Russia) |
The price of the Russian development is ten times lower than the originals: 1600-2500 rubles, a standard Murano roof rack costs about 40000 rubles.
A luggage box can be installed on the cross rails, in which it is convenient to transport oversized and small loads, while providing protection from precipitation, sun, and wind.
Models with rectangular arcs have sufficient strength, but are very noisy when moving. Therefore, they can be replaced with Aero-classic arches by installing adapters corresponding to the brand of the car.
1 position - roof rack "Ant" with painted arches 1,4 m
Roof rack "Ant" with painted steel slats 1.4 meters long is designed for mounting in standard places of Renault Logan and Sandero cars. The supports are equipped with a protective gasket, which excludes their direct contact with the body. The mounting sockets are hidden under the door seal.
Roof rack "Ant" with painted bars 1,4 m
| Technical specifications | |
| SKU | 691288 |
| Load | Max. 75 kg |
| The weight | 5 kg |
| Support material | Steel / rubber |
| Arc material | Steel |
| Length | 1,4 m |
| section | 25 28 x mm |
| Mounting type | To regular places |
| Method of protection | without lock |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Manufacturer | "Omega-Favorite" (Russia) |
The kit includes 2 arches, 4 posts, mounting accessories, installation instructions.
Gutter mounting options available. They are designed for VAZ models and have different fastenings of an individual article for each specific car.
Black powder-coated steel arches are resistant to temperature changes and do not corrode when exposed to moisture.
The roof rack "Ant" can be bought at many car dealerships or via the Internet on the official website of the manufacturer. A consultation with a specialist before buying will help you choose the most suitable luggage system for the make of your car.
