Golf carts have been steadily gaining in popularity for use off of the golf course thanks to their convenience, cheap operation, and ability to haul several passengers easily. When your golf cart is full of people, however, there’s not a lot of room left for everyone’s stuff. That’s where having a golf cart roof rack comes in handy!
Adding a roof rack to your golf cart helps maximize your cart’s storage capacity and helps you take advantage of unused space.
There are 4 key features that make a great golf cart roof rack:
- Compatibility (will it fit your cart?)
- Capacity (will it hold all your gear?)
- Mounting Options (will you be able to install it?)
- Durability (will it last?)
The Best Golf Cart Roof Racks
MaxxHaul Steel Roof Rack
The MaxxHaul Steel Roof Rack comes in either 46” x 36” x 4.5” or 64” x 39” x 6” size options to fit your situation, and both come with the same easy-to-use mounting hardware.
Reviewers stated they mounted this on a golf cart and it worked great, but it will require some drilling so make sure you are capable and prepared to do so.
This roof rack has a great height and up to 150 lb capacity, making it very capable of hauling everything you need to bring with you!
Why We Like It:
- Affordable
- Two great size options
- Rust-resistant finish
Best Turf West Universal Golf Cart Roof Rack
The Best Turf West Universal Golf Cart Roof Rack has custom brackets for each roof style and features a 52” x 32” x 5” size profile, making it a good general fit for nearly every make and model year of cart.
The heavy duty steel is powder coated to give it extra weather resistance and durability, and the rack can handle up to 90 lbs of gear, making this a solid performer.
Why We Like It:
- Rugged and durable
- Universal Fit
- Great size
DNA Motoring RRC-T113-BK Roof Rack Cargo Basket
The RRC-T113-BK made our list thanks to it’s 48” x 40” x 7” sizing, making it able to fit most carts with ease- the high walls are great for keeping lots of cargo up there.
This rack is intended to be used with crossbars, but can be modified to be directly bolted into most golf carts with a little ingenuity.
Having said that, please proceed with this model only if you’re comfortable doing some creative problem solving!
Why We Like It:
- 7” high side walls are great for tall cargo
- Weather-resistant black coating
- Heavy duty steel construction and 150lb capacity
Premier Plastics Universal Golf Cart Roof With Cargo Storage
If you’re looking to add a roof rack to your golf cart but your roof’s in bad shape, consider taking care of both with the Premier Plastics Universal Golf Cart Roof With Built-In Storage.
This roof is 60” x 43.5” x 5.5” and is made of durable polyethylene with UV stabilizers to keep it from fading and has a molded-in cargo tray that will help hold your gear in place.
Why We Like It:
- Replace a roof and get cargo storage in one solution
- UV treated to keep color, finish, and shape
- Molded water runoff lanes keep moisture from pooling on the roof
How To Choose The Best Golf Cart Roof Rack
Size & Compatibility
Having a roof rack that is too wide or long to fit your golf cart’s roof is not going to do you any good, so we first must make sure that the roof rack you select is going to fit the roof of your cart.
Most golf carts average 4’ wide, and most golf cart roofs are between 48”-54” wide, so any roof rack width less than that should be fine- we suggest measuring your golf cart’s roof before ordering a rack to be sure.
Concerning length, most 4-passenger golf cart roofs measure 80” long, and most 6-passenger golf cart roofs measure 110” long, so we can use this as a general measurement (again, measure your specific cart to be certain!).
Capacity
Think about what you want to store in your roof rack, and plan accordingly.
Will you be hauling tall coolers or other stacked gear? Make sure to get a rack that has taller sides to hold your stuff in and so you can better secure it to the rack.
If you’ll be hauling longer items like a surfboard or kayak, you’ll likely want a lower-profile roof rack or specialty rack that can accommodate your specific gear.
Mounting Options
Some roof racks come with brackets for each make and year of golf cart, while others may require drilling through your golf cart’s roof or roof supports.
Consider your skill level, equipment you have, and your willingness to permanently modify your golf cart when choosing your rack.
Durability
If you’re going to invest the time and money to outfit your golf cart with a roof rack, you want to make sure it lasts.
Your golf cart will be exposed to the sun and possibly rain, so you need rugged materials that will stand up to weather.
Look for strong metals like steel or aircraft-grade aluminum and durable finishes like powder coating that can handle the elements.
Wrapping Up The Best Golf Cart Roof Racks
We hope this guide helped you to find what type of roof rack will work best for your golf cart and your personal gear.
Which one did you decide on, and how did the installation process go? Let us know in the comments below.
While you’re here, check out some other great ways to customize your golf cart with the best golf cart bluetooth speakers, the best golf cart coolers, our roundup of golf cart lift kits, and our deep dive on how to make a golf cart street legal.