Roofbox Troubles

Bobzilla · Jan 27th, 2013, 18:56

Good evening one & all.

I have fitted my first roofbox today in preparation for an impending trip into Europe. However, I have a bit of trouble with the instructions! Any comments would be most welcome.

The set-up I have is a Thule Alpine 100 box & a Thule T-track system. I have posted an image of the instructions below and the highlighted with a red square the part I do not understand! This 'part' was not a part from the original roofbox nor in the T-track system contents and hence I attach it.

I have the roofbox attached to my car by 4 t-track bolts (one on each corner) and the screw-on threaded nuts. Not being used to roof boxes, this doesn't appear to be really secure, although I am sure it is!!

Does anybody recognise the bit I am missing or give me reassurance all will be ok!

scottishvolvo · Jan 27th, 2013, 19:13

The fact the part is not in an outline drawing like the rest I would imagine it to be something you should already have, though I don't have a clue what

Is your car fitted with rails or the fixings for the complete rack?

Bobzilla · Jan 27th, 2013, 19:36

No, the car has rails and I have just attached the bars and box. The idea of the T-Track system is that it is held on by the one bolt and screw nut, although like you, I have no idea what the highlighted bit is.

Gazdok · Jan 27th, 2013, 20:57

Check in the shop where you bought it or ring Thule.

scottishvolvo · Jan 27th, 2013, 21:02

Where did the part appear from?

Jan 27th, 2013, 18:56	#1
Bobzilla V40 2003 ('53) Last Online: Nov 3rd, 2020 16:29 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Propping Up The Bar	Roofbox Troubles Good evening one & all. I have fitted my first roofbox today in preparation for an impending trip into Europe. However, I have a bit of trouble with the instructions! Any comments would be most welcome. The set-up I have is a Thule Alpine 100 box & a Thule T-track system. I have posted an image of the instructions below and the highlighted with a red square the part I do not understand! This 'part' was not a part from the original roofbox nor in the T-track system contents and hence I attach it. I have the roofbox attached to my car by 4 t-track bolts (one on each corner) and the screw-on threaded nuts. Not being used to roof boxes, this doesn't appear to be really secure, although I am sure it is!! Does anybody recognise the bit I am missing or give me reassurance all will be ok! __________________ ----------------------------------------------- 2003 ('53) V40, 1.8, Petrol, Manual

Jan 27th, 2013, 19:13	#2
scottishvolvo Premier Member Last Online: Nov 17th, 2023 00:15 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Glasgow	The fact the part is not in an outline drawing like the rest I would imagine it to be something you should already have, though I don't have a clue what Is your car fitted with rails or the fixings for the complete rack? __________________ Chris '98 S40 2.0T..Gone. 2000 S40 2.0 SE Auto and loving it. 2014 V40 Cross Country Please consider registering with the Anthony Nolan Trust, you could save a life.

Jan 27th, 2013, 19:36	#3
Bobzilla V40 2003 ('53) Last Online: Nov 3rd, 2020 16:29 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Propping Up The Bar	No, the car has rails and I have just attached the bars and box. The idea of the T-Track system is that it is held on by the one bolt and screw nut, although like you, I have no idea what the highlighted bit is. __________________ ----------------------------------------------- 2003 ('53) V40, 1.8, Petrol, Manual

Jan 27th, 2013, 21:02	#5
scottishvolvo Premier Member Last Online: Nov 17th, 2023 00:15 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Glasgow	Where did the part appear from? __________________ Chris '98 S40 2.0T..Gone. 2000 S40 2.0 SE Auto and loving it. 2014 V40 Cross Country Please consider registering with the Anthony Nolan Trust, you could save a life.

Jan 27th, 2013, 20:57	#4
Gazdok Master Member Last Online: Dec 31st, 2023 11:17 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Wigston	Check in the shop where you bought it or ring Thule.

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