A load carrying bar including a channel with an opening. The channel is adapted to receive a fastening member for fasten a load carrying bar accessory to the load carrying bar. A cover is arranged to seal the opening of the channel. The cover is adapted to be deformed in the proximity of the opening as the fastening member is slid along the length of the channel.

A selectable pitch crossbar-to-vehicle coupler may include a crossbar clamp having a first mating surface that is selectively receivable on a second mating surface of the coupler in a plurality of discrete orientations. Each of the discrete orientations may correspond to a respective angle of the crossbar relative to the coupler. The angle may be a pitch angle.

A selectable pitch crossbar-to-vehicle coupler may include a crossbar clamp having a first mating surface that is selectively receivable on a second mating surface of the coupler in a plurality of discrete orientations. Each of the discrete orientations may correspond to a respective angle of the crossbar relative to the coupler. The angle may be a pitch angle.

The embodiments herein are directed to a reusable frameless vehicle roof-top carrier configured, dimensioned and arranged to securely mount and carry cargo loads having a size and shape similar to cut evergreen trees, while protecting the vehicle finish and cargo from damage. The reusable vehicle roof-top carrier is trapezoidal shaped to conveniently bind and condense branches of the tree, while catching sap drippings. Illustratively, the vehicle roof-top carrier is made from a tear-resistant fabric and includes a non-tacky non-slip surface placed in slip-resistant contact with the roof of the vehicle so as to prevent slippage (i.e., movement) of the tree during transport.

An imager assembly for a vehicle is disclosed. The assembly comprises an optic lens forming a longitudinal axis extending between a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. The assembly further comprises an imager circuit in conductive connection with an imager connector. The imager connector is configured to communicatively connect the imager circuit to the vehicle. The assembly further comprises a lens holder configured to receive the proximal end portion of the optic lens and align the imager circuit with the optic lens. The conductive connection of the imager connector to the imager circuit is located between the proximal end portion and the distal end portion.

The overhead roof rack storage system for a sport utility vehicle, automobile, and other types of vehicles is provided. The system includes a first bracket assembly, with a first elongated bracket, that is configured to be mounted to the vehicle in a first location, such as the front of the vehicle roof. The system further comprises a second bracket assembly, with a second elongated bracket, that is configured to be mounted to the vehicle in a second location. The system further includes a plurality of mounts configured to mount the second bracket assembly to the vehicle, and a storage rack, which may include a storage platform and a rail on each longitudinal end of the storage platform, including a first rail configured to engage the first elongated bracket and a second rail configured to engage the second elongated bracket.

The overhead roof rack storage system for a sport utility vehicle, automobile, and other types of vehicles is provided. The system includes a first bracket assembly, with a first elongated bracket, that is configured to be mounted to the vehicle in a first location, such as the front of the vehicle roof. The system further comprises a second bracket assembly, with a second elongated bracket, that is configured to be mounted to the vehicle in a second location. The system further includes a plurality of mounts configured to mount the second bracket assembly to the vehicle, and a storage rack, which may include a storage platform and a rail on each longitudinal end of the storage platform, including a first rail configured to engage the first elongated bracket and a second rail configured to engage the second elongated bracket.

The present disclosure relates to a low profile, highly aerodynamic swing-in-place style vehicle article carrier system for use on a wide variety of passenger cars and trucks. The system makes use of a pair of side rails that are used to support a pair of cross bars in stowed positions thereon where the cross bars are secured parallel to the side rails, or in operative positions where the cross bars are secured perpendicularly between the side rails. The side rails each incorporate a rotating end support subsystem which automatically elevates one end of its associated cross bar when the cross bar is moved pivotally into its operative position. This enables the cross bars to form a very low profile when in their stowed positions, but to be automatically raised a predetermined distance when moved into their operative positions, to thus provide additional clearance between the cross bars and an outer body surface of the vehicle.

A load carrying bar for a roof rack including a channel with an opening for receiving a fastening member of a load carrying bar accessory, and a cover including a channel sealing portion adapted to substantially seal a cross section of the opening of said channel of said load carrying bar in a cross section. A biasing portion is configured in a first position to bias said channel sealing portion towards said opening and configured in a second position to deflect said channel sealing portion away from the opening. The biasing portion includes at least one biasing member. A first end of the biasing member is connected to the channel sealing portion. A second end of the biasing member is configured to engage a base part of the channel. A central portion of the biasing member is positioned between the first end and the second end.

A crossbar clamp actuator of a crossbar-to-vehicle coupler may include a horizontally traveling wedge block having a ramped, downward-facing first slide surface, and a wedge follower having a second slide surface in frictional contact with the first slide surface of the traveling wedge block. Substantially horizontal repositioning of the traveling wedge block may cause the ramped first slide surface to urge the wedge follower downward, thereby actuating a crossbar clamp.