Land of crap roof racks!

Rumbo · Nov 25th, 2016, 14:41

Saw this utterly genius concept the other day in the local supermarket car park!
WTF!😳

kenny · Nov 25th, 2016, 19:05

What wrong with that? As log as he used stainless steel screws so they don't rust and some silicon so it doesn't leak it'll be fine

Robert2 · Nov 25th, 2016, 20:00

Did he ask a cowboy garage to 'spruce the roof up a bit'?... Ok, I'll get my coat!...

wimorrison · Nov 25th, 2016, 20:00

Damnably clever! Give that man a gold star

The Thong · Nov 25th, 2016, 20:49

I've seen em held together with Jubilee Clips before now. Give that man a slap on the back for making the most cheapest roof rack ever.

Simon Jones · Nov 25th, 2016, 22:06

Having seen a wardrobe make a sucessful bid for freedom from roof bars at 60 mph, I wouldn't want to be following Mr Heath Robinson when his No More Nails becomes No More Roof Rack

ITSv40 · Nov 25th, 2016, 22:16

I don't understand why anyone would go to all that trouble to make a contraption like that.

Just slap the load on the roof, open both doors and sling a couple of ratchet straps over the load and through the car, tighten straps, bang doors shut and job done. Simples

Simon Jones · Nov 25th, 2016, 22:25

Reminds me if this fine bit of vinyl wrapping with gaffer tape I saw recently.

Ryan69 · Nov 30th, 2016, 01:37

It's no worse than a Euro-pallet, certainly not up to the build quality of the GKN CHEP pallet.

Rumbo · Dec 1st, 2016, 20:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryan69

It's no worse than a Euro-pallet, certainly not up to the build quality of the GKN CHEP pallet.

Those 'euro's are worth a bob or two,got any knocking about have ya?

Nov 25th, 2016, 20:00	#3
Robert2 VOC Member Last Online: Apr 12th, 2023 18:22 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Bristol	Did he ask a cowboy garage to 'spruce the roof up a bit'?... Ok, I'll get my coat!... __________________ If wisdom is bestowed to the wise, why can't the rest of us get it?

Nov 25th, 2016, 20:00	#4
wimorrison Grumpy Old Sod Last Online: Dec 14th, 2021 15:39 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hampshire, nee Scotland	Damnably clever! Give that man a gold star __________________ Currently XC60 Previously XC60, V70, S40, ...

Nov 25th, 2016, 20:49	#5
The Thong VOC Member Last Online: Today 17:44 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: The Independent Republic of Leamington Spa	I've seen em held together with Jubilee Clips before now. Give that man a slap on the back for making the most cheapest roof rack ever. __________________ Never underestimate the power of stupid. It’ can’t be reasoned or negotiated with and you’ll never never beat it…. Cut your losses, smile and walk away Currently Volvoless but Thong will be back

Nov 25th, 2016, 22:16	#7
ITSv40 VOC Member Last Online: Today 17:44 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northampton	I don't understand why anyone would go to all that trouble to make a contraption like that. Just slap the load on the roof, open both doors and sling a couple of ratchet straps over the load and through the car, tighten straps, bang doors shut and job done. Simples __________________ 2001 V40 2.0lt Sport lux - Daily Driver. 174k miles. 2003 C70 2.4 GT Convertible - Garage Queen. 65k miles. http://www.neptuno6benagil.com

Nov 25th, 2016, 19:05	#2
kenny Master Member Last Online: Dec 16th, 2020 20:33 Join Date: May 2009 Location: kirknewton	What wrong with that? As log as he used stainless steel screws so they don't rust and some silicon so it doesn't leak it'll be fine

Nov 25th, 2016, 22:06	#6
Simon Jones Premier Member Last Online: Jan 15th, 2022 11:23 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Salisbury (ish)	Having seen a wardrobe make a sucessful bid for freedom from roof bars at 60 mph, I wouldn't want to be following Mr Heath Robinson when his No More Nails becomes No More Roof Rack

Nov 25th, 2016, 22:25	#8
Simon Jones Premier Member Last Online: Jan 15th, 2022 11:23 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Salisbury (ish)	Reminds me if this fine bit of vinyl wrapping with gaffer tape I saw recently.

Nov 30th, 2016, 01:37	#9
Ryan69 built like a tank. Last Online: May 18th, 2023 22:01 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Johnstone	It's no worse than a Euro-pallet, certainly not up to the build quality of the GKN CHEP pallet.

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