Roof Bar Blogs
Are Roof-Mounted Bike Carriers Safe, and Is There a Speed Limit?
Regulations do not set a numerical speed limit for vehicles carrying loads on the roof; general limits apply. Installation, not speed, determines safety: four requirements, a weight calculation, and a height warning.
Will roof bars pass TÜVTÜRK vehicle inspection while installed?
Having Roof Bars or a roof box fitted is not by itself a reason to fail inspection; detachable equipment is not considered a modification. Still, the safest practical option is to remove it before inspection.
Do roof bars and roof boxes need to be listed on the vehicle registration?
According to the Ministry of Interior circular reported in the press on 30 July 2026, removable carrying equipment is not considered a technical modification and does not need to be recorded on the vehicle registration. Removability is the deciding criterion.
Roof bars and ladder transport systems for light commercial vehicles
For Ford Custom, Transit Courier, Berlingo, and Doblo, the model year determines the right product. TRX1/TRX2 and Pro Series differences, the three parts needed for ladder carrying, and the roller code.
How do you choose roof bars for the Volkswagen Transporter T5 and T6?
Use TRX1 for T5 and T6 (2003–2025), and Thunder Pro Series heavy-duty bars for T7 models from 2025 onward. Choose based on how you use the vehicle: travel or daily commercial loads?