A modular support system for a vehicle with multi-component support structures that include a pair of side supports, a pair of base supports, and a horizontal support suspended between the pair of side supports. Each side support can include a vertical portion, a base portion extending from the vertical portion and coupled, directly or indirectly, to the base support.

A cargo carrier for the roof top of a vehicle includes a housing, a center module, and an end module, and the center and end modules have a retracted position within the housing. The end module extends away from the center module to expand the cargo carrier in a partially expanded position, while the center module also extends away from the housing, and along with the previously extended end module, forms a fully expanded position of the cargo carrier. A telescoping assembly along with telescoping rails which coordinate to operate simultaneously to move the center module and the end module into the retracted position within the housing, as well as into the partially expanded position, and the fully expanded position outside of the housing.

A cargo carrier for the roof top of a vehicle includes a housing, a center module, and an end module, and the center and end modules have a retracted position within the housing. The end module extends away from the center module to expand the cargo carrier in a partially expanded position, while the center module also extends away from the housing, and along with the previously extended end module, forms a fully expanded position of the cargo carrier. A telescoping assembly along with telescoping rails which coordinate to operate simultaneously to move the center module and the end module into the retracted position within the housing, as well as into the partially expanded position, and the fully expanded position outside of the housing.

Systems and methods for attaching a reconfigurable roof rack to a vehicle include a rear portion of the reconfigurable roof rack with a multifunctional front surface. The multifunctional front surface has a first function as an airflow guide (e.g., based on non-perpendicular angle the multifunctional front surface forms with the roof) when the reconfigurable roof rack is in a first configuration and a second function as a mounting surface when the reconfigurable roof rack is in a second configuration. The second configuration includes a front portion of the reconfigurable roof rack with a first side and a second side coupled to the multifunctional front surface. The front portion has a slanted front surface which functions as the airflow guide when the reconfigurable roof rack is in the second configuration. The roof of the vehicle can have a removable portion disposed below the front portion of the reconfigurable roof rack.

Systems and methods for attaching a reconfigurable roof rack to a vehicle include a rear portion of the reconfigurable roof rack with a multifunctional front surface. The multifunctional front surface has a first function as an airflow guide (e.g., based on non-perpendicular angle the multifunctional front surface forms with the roof) when the reconfigurable roof rack is in a first configuration and a second function as a mounting surface when the reconfigurable roof rack is in a second configuration. The second configuration includes a front portion of the reconfigurable roof rack with a first side and a second side coupled to the multifunctional front surface. The front portion has a slanted front surface which functions as the airflow guide when the reconfigurable roof rack is in the second configuration. The roof of the vehicle can have a removable portion disposed below the front portion of the reconfigurable roof rack.

A cargo carrier for the rooftop of a vehicle has a housing which includes a first opening formed therethrough which forms a first compartment therein for cargo storage. The cargo carrier also includes at least one module movably connected to the housing. The module has an opening therethrough which forms a second compartment in communication with the first compartment, and the module is configured to fit within the housing in a retracted position and extend away from the housing in an extended position. A portion of the module and a portion of the housing overlap each other and connect together in the extended position. When the module is positioned within the portion of the housing, an end portion of the module is positioned against a rim of the housing to provide the retracted position.

A cargo carrier for the rooftop of a vehicle has a housing which includes a first opening formed therethrough which forms a first compartment therein for cargo storage. The cargo carrier also includes at least one module movably connected to the housing. The module has an opening therethrough which forms a second compartment in communication with the first compartment, and the module is configured to fit within the housing in a retracted position and extend away from the housing in an extended position. A portion of the module and a portion of the housing overlap each other and connect together in the extended position. When the module is positioned within the portion of the housing, an end portion of the module is positioned against a rim of the housing to provide the retracted position.

A roof rail system for a vehicle includes first and second roof rails each having front and back attachment structures and a rail bar. The first rail bar is attached to its front attachment structure via a first hinge and its back attachment structure via a first lock. The second rail bar is attached to its back attachment structure via a second hinge and its front attachment structure via a second lock. A length of the first rail bar is equal to a first separating distance between the first hinge and the second lock and a length of the second rail bar is equal to a second separating distance between the second hinge and the first lock. The hinges rotate the rail bars in a horizontal plane to attach to the front attachment structures and to rotate the rail bars 90 degrees around length axes of the rail bars, respectively.

A roof rail system for a vehicle includes first and second roof rails each having front and back attachment structures and a rail bar. The first rail bar is attached to its front attachment structure via a first hinge and its back attachment structure via a first lock. The second rail bar is attached to its back attachment structure via a second hinge and its front attachment structure via a second lock. A length of the first rail bar is equal to a first separating distance between the first hinge and the second lock and a length of the second rail bar is equal to a second separating distance between the second hinge and the first lock. The hinges rotate the rail bars in a horizontal plane to attach to the front attachment structures and to rotate the rail bars 90 degrees around length axes of the rail bars, respectively.

One disclosed embodiment of an assembly of automobile accessories comprises a ring rack, a roof, and a cargo holder. A particular disclosed embodiment comprises a metal ring rack comprising two side rails, an end, and plural mounting brackets that allow the rack to be mounted to the roof of an existing automobile. A two-tiered, molded fiberglass roof is coupled to the ring rack by hinged mounting brackets. The roof can be positioned in an open or closed position by actuating pneumatic struts. A cargo holder is disclosed that includes two side gates that are coupled to structural rails by hinges that allow a user to access cargo stored in the cargo storage section. A fairing may be coupled to the cargo holder that is oriented at substantially a same angle as an angled end portion of the first section of the roof to facilitate wind deflection. The present disclosure also concerns automobiles to which an after-market ring rack, a roof, a cargo holder, an extension tub, and/or a vehicle body extension framework are attached. For example, an automobile may comprise a rear and rear side vehicle protection system comprising a custom-made bumper, the bumper comprising a step, a coupler for attaching tow ropes or chains, one or more built in storage sections, with each such storage section comprising an access door and door latch, accommodation for vehicle lights, and combinations of such features.