MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE ROOF RACK

A system for mounting a roof rack to a vehicle without puncturing a surface of the vehicle is disclosed. The system includes a base plate, a support bracket, a mounting bracket, and a clamp. The system optionally includes a cover plate. The base plate is placed in the gutter of a vehicle roof, and a bottom surface of the support bracket placed on top of the base plate. The clamp is then inserted through the support bracket, and the mounting bracket is then used to secure the clamp, support bracket and base plate. The clamp has a bottom flange which secures under the vehicle's door jamb.