Roof bars

pacman67 · Jul 19th, 2015, 07:54

I'm on the hunt for some roof bars, the cross the roof type for my 2010 V70 with rails. Looking around the obvious choice is Oem, halfords cost a fair bit more, cheap ones ain't worth the risk, and lots of other copy looking types on the net, anything decent is dearer than Volvo. I'd be taking a sea kayak, bicycle, and roof box in varying combinations. Now thinking of a used set if I can find some, preferably with the t track, and found some Oem bars advertised as for V70 and V50 ? As v70 ones seem thin on the ground (time of year) I wondered is this correct and gives me a wider scope of search. Checking Volvo accessories, the v70 and V50 numbers don't match, plus the size difference in vehicles makes me doubt the claims. Obviously there will be universal ones, I have some Argos ones atm but nervous about long journeys with them, plus no t track.

Model flyer · Jul 19th, 2015, 08:43

Beware of some after market types that look similar to the Volvo ones. My son fitted some to his p2 s60 ,all looked fine until tightened and they buckled one corner of roof panel !

AndrewTi · Jul 19th, 2015, 13:04

I bought a set off eBay the other day for £35, can't remember the name. First trip out with the roofbox on, I was worried about how secure they were, but after an emergency braking 'episode', they hadn't budged.

I didn't want to find out they were fine, quite like that, but I'll take it.

KFCKFC · Jul 19th, 2015, 23:09

Thule offer bars suitable for the V70, you can find the right part on the link below and then find it on Ebay/Halfords.

http://www.thule.com/en/gb/buyers-guide?c=roof+racks

Jul 19th, 2015, 07:54	#1
pacman67 VOC Member Last Online: Dec 6th, 2023 14:09 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Richmond N Yorks	Roof bars I'm on the hunt for some roof bars, the cross the roof type for my 2010 V70 with rails. Looking around the obvious choice is Oem, halfords cost a fair bit more, cheap ones ain't worth the risk, and lots of other copy looking types on the net, anything decent is dearer than Volvo. I'd be taking a sea kayak, bicycle, and roof box in varying combinations. Now thinking of a used set if I can find some, preferably with the t track, and found some Oem bars advertised as for V70 and V50 ? As v70 ones seem thin on the ground (time of year) I wondered is this correct and gives me a wider scope of search. Checking Volvo accessories, the v70 and V50 numbers don't match, plus the size difference in vehicles makes me doubt the claims. Obviously there will be universal ones, I have some Argos ones atm but nervous about long journeys with them, plus no t track. __________________ Regards, pacman67 previously held: V40 TD & S40 2ltr P1,V40 P2 sport lux, V70 XC P1, XC70 P2, V70 D5 P2 and P3, V40 T4,V70R, C30 R Design. currently held: V70 P3 D5 SE LUX, XC90 MK2 Inscription Pro.

Jul 19th, 2015, 08:43	#2
Model flyer Master Member Last Online: Dec 15th, 2023 18:46 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent,pothole capital of UK.	Beware of some after market types that look similar to the Volvo ones. My son fitted some to his p2 s60 ,all looked fine until tightened and they buckled one corner of roof panel ! __________________ The secret of flight is to aim at the ground and miss ! Previous Volvos 740 GLE . V40 CD ,V70 2.4 SE LPT.V70 D5 P2. V70 D5 Se Lux P3. Current Jaguar XF Sportbrake but still like Volvos

Jul 19th, 2015, 23:09	#4
KFCKFC Member Last Online: Mar 30th, 2024 20:48 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Hampshire View Photos By: KFCKFC	Thule offer bars suitable for the V70, you can find the right part on the link below and then find it on Ebay/Halfords. http://www.thule.com/en/gb/buyers-guide?c=roof+racks __________________ 2020 V90 T5 R Design Plus Had 2008 V70 SE Sport 2.5T (Manual) Had 2007 V50 SE Sport 2.0D (Manual)

Jul 19th, 2015, 13:04	#3
AndrewTi Junior Member Last Online: Apr 11th, 2024 17:20 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Reading	I bought a set off eBay the other day for £35, can't remember the name. First trip out with the roofbox on, I was worried about how secure they were, but after an emergency braking 'episode', they hadn't budged. I didn't want to find out they were fine, quite like that, but I'll take it.

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