[Sashakrieger1!]

Does anyone know where to buy roof racks for the Stelvio?

 

[Fiver]

There's always Thule racks and cargo carriers. They should have something that would fit the Stelvio.

 

[PJessemey]

They have them on roofracks.co.uk. I've used them in the past for a previous car. I believe someone on here already bought from them, plus they ship internationally if needed.

 

[lost1750GTV]

what he said ^
there's a thread.

 

[Scalewoodman]

what he said ^
there's a thread.

I planted a bug with the guy at Italian Motorworks, Naperville IL (where I ordered the rubber floor mats)-- to see if they might advertise and also since he seems to have a good handle on Stelvio accessories. Surprised there aren't more dealer or accessory sellers lurking here. I specifically advised him there are quite a few of us here looking for Factory Issue roof rails and hitches/wiring set-ups. If he replies I will share with the group.

 

[skr9]

Hi gang - just thought I would share images of my new roof bars. I ordered these from roofracks.co.uk.
I have not seen Thule sell these particular ones in the US - they are all black, and this is apparently a new lower profile style; these are the WingBar Edge series, and available in aluminum or all black finish; I think the black looks great blending in with all the other black trim on the car. Only catch is that you cannot fully open your sunroof - but didn't consider this an issue for me, as I never open the roof - I just like it for the added light. You can tilt open the roof for venting - but not fully slide it open.

They went on easy and look great. Thule claims these are even quieter producing less wind noise, so eager to get on the highway and see....

 

[Scalewoodman]

Skr9- Look great! Could you post the link to the site when you have a sec please? I am holding out for OEM bars but this is an excellent option. Can't believe they're not available in the local market (USA).

 

[lost1750GTV]

I won't call it a problem with the thule offerings, but specialization - I'm guessing skr9 also had to order ski attachments for the roof bars, they also have kayak attachments etc.

 

[skr9]

Skr9- Look great! Could you post the link to the site when you have a sec please? I am holding out for OEM bars but this is an excellent option. Can't believe they're not available in the local market (USA).

Scalewoodman - here is the site I used:
https://roofracks.co.uk

It took about a week and half for these to arrive once ordered, so not bad.
I did some extended highway driving today, and I can also report these lower profile style bars from Thule are vastly quieter with respect to wind noise - very pleased with my purchase.

 

[skr9]

I won't call it a problem with the thule offerings, but specialization - I'm guessing skr9 also had to order ski attachments for the roof bars, they also have kayak attachments etc.

These bars have the groove down the center, and I think most bars are following this type of format; I primarily use mine for carrying bikes, and they adapted perfectly fine to these new Thule bars (the bike carrier worked similarly well on my VW and Porsche OEM bars which also had the same style groove down the center of the bar).

 

[Scalewoodman]

Thanks!

 

[lost1750GTV]

racks are new to me, I always had vans for when there was stuff.

 

[Stewart W]

I just ordered a Stelvio QV...looking forward to participating on the forum and sharing experiences.
We are moving from a 2015 Macan ..I was wondering if anyone knows the distance between the rails ..I think our Porsche crossbar setup may work on the Stelvio rails..
Thanks

 

[CalgaryStelvio]

The inside distance between the rails widens towards the front of the car. It's 38" at the rear, 39" at the sunroof and 42" at the front

 

[Stewart W]

thanks....

 

[CalgaryStelvio]

Thule USA responded with "We currently have no plans of bringing Thule Euro products to the US or Can market"

So I guess if you want them then they have to come from the UK at this point

 

[Scalewoodman]

Here are pics of my Alfa bars installed yesterday. There is some unwelcome wind noise so I may remove them unless needed. Pics edited to try to make them clearer. Hitch pics will be added on the other thread.

 

[CalgaryStelvio]

They look good, I like the logos on them but are very tall.

 

[Scalewoodman]

They look good, I like the logos on them but are very tall.

They are pretty substantial. am going to work with them to attempt to gasket the gaps in the assembly where I presume the air noise is coming from. In hindsight the Thule Aeroblade may be quieter but n/a this side of the Atlantic. These will serve the purpose even if I take them off when not needed.

 

[Scalewoodman]

Just to add: Not having it for 2 days made me realize how attached I am to this elegant machine and how it perfectly fits our lifestyle at this phase of life!