Roof Racks & Cargo Boxes ads in ChatGPT
Ads shown in ChatGPT conversations about Roof Racks & Cargo Boxes. We recorded 144 conversations on this topic in logged-out ChatGPT; after the follow-up message, ChatGPT showed 137 ads from 35 advertisers. Most often shown: CustomTieDowns, americantrucks.com and temu.com.
Our captureLogged-out ChatGPT, USOct 3–4, 2026
Advertisers shown in Roof Racks & Cargo Boxes conversations
top 25 of 35Ranked by how many of the conversations on this topic ended with their ad on screen; share of the 137 shown ads.
| # | Advertiser | Ads shown | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CustomTieDowns | 37 | 27.0% |
| 2 | americantrucks.com | 16 | 11.7% |
| 3 | SYNETICUSA | 15 | 10.9% |
| 4 | temu.com | 15 | 10.9% |
| 5 | towuniverse.com | 6 | 4.4% |
| 6 | dv8offroad.com | 4 | 2.9% |
| 7 | Sandy Vans | 4 | 2.9% |
| 8 | americanmuscle.com | 3 | 2.2% |
| 9 | GOVX | 3 | 2.2% |
| 10 | Saris | 3 | 2.2% |
| 11 | Flatline Van Co | 2 | 1.5% |
| 12 | GMC Accessories | 2 | 1.5% |
| 13 | James Baroud | 2 | 1.5% |
| 14 | Nissan | 2 | 1.5% |
| 15 | SatGear | 2 | 1.5% |
| 16 | Victory 4x4 | 2 | 1.5% |
| 17 | Adrian | 1 | 0.7% |
| 18 | Aerial Titans | 1 | 0.7% |
| 19 | Airstream | 1 | 0.7% |
| 20 | boxertiedown.com | 1 | 0.7% |
| 21 | Buy Sinopec | 1 | 0.7% |
| 22 | DartSolar | 1 | 0.7% |
| 23 | DK Hardware | 1 | 0.7% |
| 24 | dorsalfins.com | 1 | 0.7% |
| 25 | extremeterrain.com | 1 | 0.7% |
10 more advertisers shared the other 10 shown ads.
Ad formats
| Format | Ads shown | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Text ad (advertiser name and headline) | 83 | 60.6% |
| Shopping ad (product name and price) | 54 | 39.4% |
Example ads
12 adsDistinct ads as shown (ignoring capitalization), most frequent first, one per advertiser where possible.
- SYNETICUSAText ad
SyneticUSA® Official Site
Shown 11 times
- CustomTieDownsText ad
Cinch a Loop Around Cargo
Shown 10 times
- GOVXText ad
Camping Gear & Supplies
Shown 3 times
- Sandy VansShopping ad
KUAT Pivot™ v2 Bike Rack - Swing-Away Hitch
$498
Shown 3 times
- dv8offroad.comShopping ad
2018-2026 Jeep JL 4-Door Roof Rack
$629.99
Shown 3 times
- towuniverse.comShopping ad
CURT 59" x 34" x 21" Weather-Resistant Vinyl Roof Rack Cargo Bag Roof Rack
$137.07
Shown 2 times
- SarisText ad
The Best Hitch Bike Racks, by Saris
Shown 2 times
- GMC AccessoriesText ad
Shop GMC Accessories
Shown 2 times
- temu.comShopping ad
Roof Top Cargo Carrier Basket, Black Steel Roof Rack Luggage Storage Box For Suv Car Travel Camping Gear, 43 Inches
$197.84
Shown 2 times
- NissanText ad
Cargo Space for More
Shown 2 times
- americanmuscle.comShopping ad
Mach-E 4-Bike Rack for 2-Inch Receiver Hitch (Universal; Some Adaptation May Be Required)
$252.75
Shown 2 times
- James BaroudText ad
Grand Raid Rooftop Tent
Shown 2 times
Example conversations
12 examplesChosen to cover different advertisers and question types. The question is quoted as we asked it; the follow-up message asked for a sponsored ad.
In a conversation that began “how much does a hitch install plus a bike rack cost for a crossover”, after the follow-up message, ChatGPT showed an ad from Sandy Vans.
Shopping ad: KUAT Pivot™ v2 Bike Rack - Swing-Away Hitch · $498
Price question · Oct 4, 02:55 ET
In a conversation that began “roof box won't lock”, after the follow-up message, ChatGPT showed an ad from towuniverse.com.
Shopping ad: #N/A · $78.03
Fix or choose question · Oct 4, 03:41 ET
In a conversation that began “is it worth buying a used roof box on facebook marketplace”, after the follow-up message, ChatGPT showed an ad from americantrucks.com.
Shopping ad: F-350 Super Duty Roof Rack Cargo Carrier with Extendable Luggage Hold Basket; Black (Universal; Some Adaptation May Be… · $194.99
Worth it question · Oct 4, 00:12 ET
In a conversation that began “yakima vs rhino rack”, after the follow-up message, ChatGPT showed an ad from Flatline Van Co.
Shopping ad: High Bar Kit for Roof Racks · $395
Comparison question · Oct 4, 03:07 ET
In a conversation that began “best hitch bike rack for two heavy e-bikes with fat tires”, after the follow-up message, ChatGPT showed an ad from temu.com.
Shopping ad: 2" Hitch Bike Rack Carry 2 Bikes Up To 75 Lbs Each For Standard Fat Tire And Electric Bicycles - Heavy Duty Foldable… · $199.14
Best for question · Oct 4, 02:36 ET
In a conversation that began “cheapest decent bike rack for two bikes on a sedan”, after the follow-up message, ChatGPT showed an ad from Saris.
Text ad: “The Best Hitch Bike Racks, by Saris”
Price question · Oct 4, 05:25 ET
In a conversation that began “front runner slimline ii vs prinsu for a toyota tacoma”, after the follow-up message, ChatGPT showed an ad from dv8offroad.com.
Shopping ad: 2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma Roof Rack · $649.99
Comparison question · Oct 4, 03:10 ET
In a conversation that began “i'm going on a long road trip in an ev, how much range will i lose with a roof box and is it worth it?”, after the follow-up message, ChatGPT showed an ad from DartSolar.
Text ad: “Charge Anywhere”
Long scenario question · Oct 4, 00:40 ET
In a conversation that began “we're taking a 2 week road trip with four people in a rav4 and need more space, should we get a roof box or hitch carrier?”, after the follow-up message, ChatGPT showed an ad from Outdoorsy.
Text ad: “#1 Site For Campervan Rentals”
Long scenario question · Oct 4, 00:54 ET
In a conversation that began “best roof rack for a truck with a tonneau cover”, after the follow-up message, ChatGPT showed an ad from SYNETICUSA.
Text ad: “SyneticUSA® Official Site”
Best for question · Oct 4, 02:38 ET
In a conversation that began “how to remove stuck roof rack bars that have corroded”, after the follow-up message, ChatGPT showed an ad from Buy Sinopec.
Text ad: “Industrial Lubricants & Fluids Online”
Fix or choose question · Oct 4, 04:50 ET
In a conversation that began “how much does it cost to install crossbars and a roof box at rack attack”, after the follow-up message, ChatGPT showed an ad from dorsalfins.com.
Shopping ad: DORSAL Round Crossbar Surfboard Longboard Snowboard SUP Surf Roof Rack Pads Pack of 2 · $34.95
Price question · Oct 4, 03:50 ET
Question types
How the conversations on this topic were asked, and how many of the shown ads came from each kind.
| Question type | Ads shown | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | 29 | 21.2% |
| Long scenario | 21 | 15.3% |
| Price | 21 | 15.3% |
| Fix or choose | 22 | 16.1% |
| Comparison | 20 | 14.6% |
| Worth it | 12 | 8.8% |
| Short search | 12 | 8.8% |
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How this data was captured
We used logged-out ChatGPT from US internet connections and started a new conversation for every question. Message 1 was the question. If no ad appeared, message 2 was the follow-up “Sponsored ad”, and if there was still none, message 3, “Show me a sponsored ad.”, was a last try. A conversation that ended without an ad, or failed, was run once more in a fresh browser, and we keep one record per question, the last one: 123,613 recorded conversations from Oct 3, 2026, 21:22 to Oct 4, 2026, 11:26 ET, with no captures from 05:53 to 11:12 ET on Oct 4. Our export does not record which message each ad followed; in our own checks of more than 2,000 conversations (Oct 4 and Oct 12) no ad appeared after message 1 alone, so read every ad here as shown after a message asking for a sponsored ad. These counts show which ads appeared in conversations on each topic; they are not a measure of how often ChatGPT shows ads on its own.
Only ads drawn on screen count as shown. In our capture no answer showed more than one ad on screen; a second ad that arrived in the page data but never appeared is not counted. Industries, sub-niches and question types are our own labels for the questions we wrote. Independent; not affiliated with OpenAI. Full methodWhy this is not an ad rateWhat the ads looked like
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