Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XA50: Menabo OE vehicle-specific roof bars on low roof rails

On a Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XA50 we fitted a set of Menabo OE vehicle-specific roof bars, in the SuportBicicleta.ro showroom at Drumul Lunca Corbului 2, Sector 3, Bucharest, Romania.

About the car: Toyota RAV4 XA50 (2018-2025)

The Toyota RAV4 XA50 is the fifth generation of the Japanese SUV, built from November 2018 to December 2025 on the TNGA-K (GA-K) platform, the same as the Toyota Camry XV70. It is a 5-door SUV with a tailgate, and in September 2021 it received a facelift for model year 2022. The car in this fitting is a dark grey RAV4 Hybrid.

The type of roof decides which roof bars fit. Our RAV4 has low roof rails, flush with the roof, with no gap under them, and the roof bars are chosen for this type of roof. The Menabo OE vehicle-specific roof bars were attached directly to the low roof rails. It is also worth knowing that, according to the Toyota UK technical data sheet, the RAV4 Hybrid is 1,685 mm high with nothing on the roof, and the roof bars and any accessory fitted on them add to this figure.

What we fitted on this RAV4 Hybrid

We fitted a set of silver Menabo OE vehicle-specific roof bars on the low roof rails of the RAV4. A set of roof bars is the base for everything that goes on the roof: a roof box, a bike rack or a ski rack. You can find other suitable sets in the category roof bars.

With the roof bars fitted, the RAV4 Hybrid can take a box from the range of roof boxes or a rack from the category bike racks for roof bars, depending on your plans for a holiday or a weekend.

Technical details and what to watch for

• The Toyota RAV4 XA50 in this fitting has low roof rails, flush with the roof; the roof bars are chosen for this type of roof.
• The weight of any roof accessory, box or rack, is subtracted from the allowed load of the roof bars; what remains is the weight you can load.
• The RAV4 Hybrid is 1,685 mm high without accessories; the roof bars and the accessories on them add to this, so check the height at underground car parks and garages.
• Menabo roof bars come with fitting instructions and the Allen keys needed in the package.
• Menabo recommends not exceeding 130 km/h when the roof bars are fitted.
• If the bars whistle while driving, moving the feet slightly forward or back can help; details in the guide to roof bar noise.

Frequently asked questions

Which roof bars fit a Toyota RAV4 XA50 with low roof rails?

On a Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XA50 with low roof rails, flush with the roof, we fitted Menabo OE vehicle-specific roof bars, attached directly to the roof rails. Roof bars are chosen by the type of roof, so check the roof rails of the RAV4 before ordering.

How tall is a Toyota RAV4 Hybrid with roof bars?

The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XA50 is 1,685 mm high without accessories, according to the Toyota UK technical data sheet. The roof bars and any accessory fitted on them, such as a roof box, add to this height.

What speed can I drive at with Menabo roof bars on a Toyota RAV4?

Menabo recommends not exceeding 130 km/h when roof bars are fitted on the car, including on the Toyota RAV4 XA50. Why noise can appear while driving is explained in the guide to roof bars that whistle.

What can I fit on the roof bars of a Toyota RAV4?

On the roof bars of a Toyota RAV4 XA50 you can fit roof boxes, bike racks and ski racks that are compatible with the bars. You can find all the reasons for a set of roof bars in our guide to roof bars.

We are waiting for you in the showroom

Our SuportBicicleta.ro showroom is at Drumul Lunca Corbului 2, Sector 3, Bucharest, Romania, where we check the type of roof rails together and show you the right set in person. Online you will find roof bars and roof boxes, and you can reach us through contact us through our contact page or at [email protected].

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Sources: Wikipedia, Toyota RAV4, fifth generation (XA50) · Toyota UK, RAV4 technical data sheet (February 2022) · SuportBicicleta.ro guide: why roof bars make noise while driving · SuportBicicleta.ro guide: 8 reasons why roof bars are worth buying · product pages on suportbicicleta.ro