Roof Rack Cross Bars Fit for Volkswagen Tiguan 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 and Taos 2022 2023 2024, Aluminum Roof Rails Crossbars Rooftop Cargo Luggage Rails Kayak Skiboard Black

Before purchasing this set of cross bars, I read a lot of reviews. And I saw a lot of comments about the proximity of the bottom of the rack to the roof of the vehicle…. And some concerns about that. I didn’t fully understand what they meant by that. But once I installed these on my 2022 VW Taos, I see what they were talking about. The distance between the bottom of the rack grip is indeed dangerously close to the roof of my car; in some places touching the roof. I can’t imagine it will do any damage to my roof though, since it’s pretty secure up there and not budging; at least not thus far. My fiancé helped me install them and we did it fairly quickly, maybe 15 minutes. They are clearly labeled with front and back, and each bar is labeled with front and back for themselves too, so you don’t install a bar facing the wrong way. They are adjustable in width, so pretty universal I imagine. They do not come with a lock, but to take them off would be a real pain in the butt, so I doubt anyone would try 😆😆They come with the tool needed for attaching them, and my advice to you is: go slow when screwing in the bolts, especially on the underside at the points of attachment; I was screwing the wrong was initially and loosening the bolt without realizing it, and then had to find the hole again and try getting the bolt back in and screw it in…. Upside down! And in a very cramped space! (The space between the roof and the cross bar)All in all, for the price, this is an excellent rack and it really adds to my Taos! This is my first vehicle with a roof rack and I’m eager for adventures!!

Excelente compra

Good value and quality.

Great product and TYZ Auto's customer service is excellent! Holds up well after thousands of miles. I lost a part of the roof rack (my fault) while cleaning it a year after my purchase and TYZ Auto sent me a replacement piece! 5/5 would order again!

Did not fit 2025 Atlas as described. Finally got them on and missed the return window. Would not recommend

Vehicle: 2024 Tiguan SE R-LineInstalled these bars in early May '24. Been over six thousand miles with them (and the installed cargo basket) so far and have had no issues. While there is obviously more noise (going to happen no matter what you put up there) the materials and fit (bars hold nice and snug to the rails) are exactly as desired and certainly expect them to hold up for years to come.

Easy to install and durable

This is a review of two cross bars for the Volkswagen Atlas sold on Amazon with ASINs 0B3SMVQMF and B07RW7N4W4.ASIN: 0B3SMVQMFRoof Rack Cross Bars Fit for Volkswagen Atlas 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023, Aluminum Roof Rails Crossbars Rooftop Cargo Carrier Bag Luggage Rails Skiboard BikeBrand: KINGGERI$89.00 on 2023/10/05.ASIN: B07RW7N4W4MotorFansClub Roof Rack Cross Bars Fit for Volkswagen VW Atlas 2018 2019 2020 2021 Luggage Rack Top Cargo Rack AluminumBrand: MotorFansClub.$115.99.****Intro and Background****The Atlas does not have much storage space when the third row seats are up and being used. Aside from pulling a small trailer, the two options are to use a receiver hitch cargo rack or to install cross bars like these and put a cargo rack on the roof.Receiver hitch cargo racks are about $69 to $300 depending on the features and whether they are made of aluminum or steel. They don't cause as much of a wind drag when placing cargo, but the objects placed on the rack is prone to getting dirty especially if the road is wet. The luggage is very easy to access, but depending on the height of the objects placed on the cargo rack, it may hinder access to the hatchback on a vehicle like the Atlas that do not have a hatchback window that rolls down (like on a 4Runner. Without a swing-out arm adapter, you'd have to remove the luggage from the rack before you can get into the vehicle from the hatchback. The cargo weight limit is usually about 300 pounds.Contrary, roof racks are about $120 to $200, and cross bars are about $90 to $120. The storage space is larger with a roof rack, however, access to it is more difficult the taller the car. The cargo weight limit is usually about 150 pounds.With the combination of cross bars and roof rack, it is more versatile than a simple receiver hitch cargo rack, because if you remove the roof rack, you can install ski/snowboard racks, bike racks, or pad the cross bars and put a paddle/surfboard on it.****Positioning the cross bars****Now, specific to the VW Atlas, especially with a moon roof, I learned that placing cross bars and a rack on the roof requires more thought that I originally thought would need. Maybe you don't care, but I didn't want to obstruct the moon roof opening.Both the KINGGERI and MotorFansClub (MFC) cross bars are designed similarly in that the width of the bars are adjustable. The roof side rails of some cars are tapered and in the Atlas, it's longer in the front. This requires the cross bar width to be adjustable, otherwise where you could install the cross bars would be limited to one particular spot on the roof for the front and rear bars. This would be a problem because the distance between the cross bars need to be correct for the rack mounts, bike rack, ski rack, etc.I didn't take exact measurements, but the amount of width adjustment that both KINGGERI and MFC offer are quite different, and it's less with KINGGERI. If you look at the photos attached to this review, where the KINGGERI front bar is placed is the rear-most position it can be installed. Basically, the adjustment is not enough and the bar doesn't become short enough to allow for it to go further back along the side rails.In the photo where the Yakima rack is loosely placed on the cross bars, you can see that the rack obstructs the moonroof almost completely as it is. If I move the mount forward one more position, the rack would be about 3 inches further back, but it will still be over the moon roof. If you don't have a moon roof, this is a good spot to install it, but realize that this is the only place to install the front KINGGERI cross bar.Because this didn't meet one of my requirements of not obstructing the moon roof, I didn't finish install the rear KINGGERI cross bar.On the other hand, the MFC cross bar has quite a bit of adjustment, so I was able to install the cross bars in a location that allowed for the Yakima rack to go on without obstructing the moon roof.****Installation****Installation was equally easy with both brands. It takes about five to ten minutes to install one bar.****The Bar****KINGGERI cross bars are very flat and remind me of helicopter rotor blades. It's also painted black and blends in better aesthetically. It is made of aluminum. There were some nicks on the bars (some that were painted over), and I thought that was inappropriate for a new item.MFC cross bars are a somewhat flattened oval shape with a round end and a slightly pointed end, and it's much thicker that KINGGERI's. It is also made of aluminum. Looking at the cross section, I think the MFC bars are going to be stronger and more resistant to compressive forces, however, they are probably noisier.****The Base****The base of KINGGERI is mostly plastic. It sandwiches the side rail from the top and bottom, leaving very little clearance beneath the lower part of the clamp to the roof.The base of MFC is metal. It sandwiches the side rail from the inside with a hooked end on the outside. I meant to but forgot to check whether the base is aluminum or steel. It looks like it might be steel. It also has a plastic cap that locks onto the base with a key. The cover prevents access to the Allen bolt that secures the cross bar onto the side rail. Thieves would use whatever means possible to steal, so a little key cylinder on the base or a bike rack (or even a thick cable) isn't going to prevent someone from stealing a multi-thousand dollar bike. However, if it makes you feel better about it, this has a locking base.The Amazon pages state that KINGGERI is rated to 150 pounds and MFC is rated to 220 pounds. Not that I would put that much weight on the roof, but maybe a higher weight rating of 220 pounds means that it's stronger.****Color Options****KINGGERI cross bars seem to only be available with black bars and black base. Again, it's $89.00 today.MFC cross bars are available with silver bars and black base (this one, $115.99), black bars and black base (ASIN B08FY6GYS1, $75.99), and silver bars and silver base (B09835K9JW, $109.99). Having these three different color combinations/options allow you to pick and choose what fits your car and preference. For some reason, the price is very different between the three styles.