Abstract: A luggage carrier has several spaced parallel slat assemblies, and end caps for all of the slats. The outermost slat assemblies are also fitted with tie-down cleats that do not require screw fasteners to anchor them to the slats. These tie-down cleats are trapped between the end cap and a load bearing rail in the slat's center groove.

Abstract: A vehicle luggage rack with parallel slats secured in mounting strips to a surface has a cross member made up of two sculptured stanchions and a cross rail that can be adjusted between several predetermined positions but not readily removed. One-piece fastener and tether means hold the stanchions in place, and also hold tie downs in place on at least the outside slats.

Abstract: An automotive luggage rack has a pair of side rails extending parallel to one another and supported above the vehicle roof in stanchions at opposite ends of the side rails. One or more cross rails is provided between the side rails and cross rail end fittings have portions to encircle the side rails so that the cross rail can be moved longitudinally of the side rails. Clamping devices are provided in the end fittings for securing the cross rails in desired locations relative to the side rails. Each side rail is C-shaped with an elongated insert to close the open side of the C, and a flat underside to be engaged by the clamping device.