Roof Box positions

Apr 30th, 2003, 08:00

Guys,
I have a roof box and am going to put it on my T5 estate, for the annual trek to the south of France, Where is the best position for it to be on the extremely long roof rails on the estate?

I have only ever had it fitted to hatchbacks when the box was nearly as big as the roof itself!!

Also what bars have you guys got? Are the expense of Thule bars really necessary?

Thanks in advance
M@

Simon Linton · Apr 30th, 2003, 08:36

Logic would suggest that if the rear of the estate is going to be loaded up with all the heavier items, the box should be as far forward as possible to balance the load across the axles.

Remember that the box should have bulky but light items in it - duvets, sleeping bags, disposable nappy packs etc.

Apr 30th, 2003, 09:55

Thanks Simon,
Thats pretty much what I figured...
Its just the roof is soooo long on the estate compared to the other cars I have had.
Thanks again
M@

Apr 30th, 2003, 08:00	#1
MatT5 Guest Location:	Roof Box positions Guys, I have a roof box and am going to put it on my T5 estate, for the annual trek to the south of France, Where is the best position for it to be on the extremely long roof rails on the estate? I have only ever had it fitted to hatchbacks when the box was nearly as big as the roof itself!! Also what bars have you guys got? Are the expense of Thule bars really necessary? Thanks in advance M@

Apr 30th, 2003, 08:36	#2
Simon Linton 850/70 Register Keeper Last Online: Apr 24th, 2008 19:02 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Leicester	RE: Roof Box positions Logic would suggest that if the rear of the estate is going to be loaded up with all the heavier items, the box should be as far forward as possible to balance the load across the axles. Remember that the box should have bulky but light items in it - duvets, sleeping bags, disposable nappy packs etc.

Apr 30th, 2003, 09:55	#3
MatT5 Guest Location:	RE: Roof Box positions Thanks Simon, Thats pretty much what I figured... Its just the roof is soooo long on the estate compared to the other cars I have had. Thanks again M@

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