Are you looking to buy some bars to go with your roof rails? If you are unsure of which to get, here is the perfect guide to help you choose between cross bars and bold bars!

What’s the difference?

Cross bars fit to the roof rails and sit at the same level using plastic clamps, whereas bold bars sit higher than the roof rails and are often lockable.

They are both perfect for carrying roof boxes, camping and leisure equipment on your van, but what are the benefits and drawbacks of each?

Benefits

Crossbars:

• The low-profile design reduces wind noise when travelling

• They are TUV approved

• They are certified to carry up to 75kg!

• No drilling is required to fit them

• Made from aluminium for increased strength and to prevent rusting

• Tailored to vehicle specifics

Bold Bars:

• They have a load capacity of 75kg

• They have lockable legs so therefore enhanced security

• No drilling is required to fit them

• TUV Approved for better safety

• They are tailored to your vehicles specifics

• Made from aluminium for durability and to prevent rusting

• Because the bold bars don’t sit levels with the roof rails, there is a bigger distance between each bar and the roof of your van

Drawbacks

Cross Bars:

• There is less height between the crossbars and the roof because the crossbars sit level with the roof rails

• Crossbars aren’t lockable, they can only be removed with the correct tool. This provides them with less security however

Bold Bars:

• The bold bars can look quite bulky and obtrusive when they are fitted onto your van

• As the bars don’t sit level with the roof rails, they aren’t as aerodynamis and wont reduce wind noise

How much do they both cost?

Van Demon cross bars range from £65 to £70 depending on the vehicle they are for, while bold bars are all £74.99.

Hopefully you will be clearer on which bars are best for you, crossbars or bold bars! If you need any more guidance though, contact us.