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3rd February 2019, 20:59 | #1 |
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Roof box
Not sure if this is the best spot to ask for information only. I bought a nice set of original roof bars for a 75 saloon and now I'm looking for a roof box to go with it. I'm not sure what kind of box would fit best (make, model, size) so I was hoping somebody on this forum could help me out. Thanks.
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5th February 2019, 22:07 | #2 |
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I found that any noise from the roof bars was eliminated once a box was applied and I found a cheap second hand Karrite on an auction site. Cheap because it had a crack in it which was fixed with fibre glass.
You should consider how you want to access it, and I would suggest one that can be loaded from the passenger side is best. |
6th February 2019, 10:16 | #3 |
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Thanks planenut. And what about size? I saw a box 2.20m long. Isn't that a bit too much on a saloon? The bars are only 70 cm apart and I found advice somewhere saying a box should carry 50% of its load on and between bars, leaving 25% in front and 25% in the back. This would suggest that the length of a box ideally should be 1.40m or close (???) if you want to avoid the temptation to overload the front or back.
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6th February 2019, 10:59 | #4 |
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That is a long box, perhaps for skis? I would think it safe if the main bulk is over the rails and part of that length will presumably be the chamfered part?
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6th February 2019, 12:20 | #5 |
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I thought there was a rover supplied box, specially designed for the 75?
I seem to remember buying one years ago? |
6th February 2019, 13:41 | #6 |
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Not sure about the roof box but have you seen our meet in the Netherlands in September, less than an hour away from you!!
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@trikey: I'll keep an eye on the meet in September. I will probably go, but I need the box in August. Thanks anyway. |
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