Roof Rack Recommendation for a 2001 Toyota RAV4

Question:

Good day. I have been looking at the SR1002 roof rack system for Toyota RAV4, 2001 model. Im interested in buying it, but would just like to make double and triple sure that it will fit on my vehicle. I have attached a photo of the car for you to look at and let me know whether this system will in fact fit onto my vehicle? There are mounting brackets on the roof for the OEM roof rails which I dont have, but does this SR1002 system use thos brackets at all or not? Let me know if I should send you some more photos it seems I can only attach one photo here for you to see the mounting brackets as well.

asked by: Jovan D

Expert Reply:

The SportRack roof rack # SR1002 is listed as a fit for your 2001 Toyota RAV4 with naked roof but it does not use those fixed mounting points. It is actually a semi-custom roof rack and would not offer the best fit so I would not recommend it over a true custom fit option.

The most cost-effective, true custom fit roof rack for your RAV4 is from Inno using bars # INB117, feet # INSUT, and fit kit # INK244. It does not use those mounting points on your roof either. This rack will be a much better and safer fit compared to a semi-custom roof rack.

expert reply by: Michael H