However, we sold the jeep last summer and were disappointed to learn that our new car's roof rack did not come with the bcross/b bars. We purchased the Thule bcross/b bars, foot pack, and locks and loaded up our car for the Jersey shore. ... Upon our return from bvacation/b, I wondered if the locks were really necessary given how weighted down the Thule was with luggage; however, better safe than sorry and it was nice not having to worry about one more thing that could go wrong! ...