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Roof rack for estate
« on: 12 December 2018, 19:04:48 »
Looking for Information on getting a roof rack for my 2001 estate? Any Info welcome THANKS
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Re: Roof rack for estate
« Reply #1 on: 12 December 2018, 21:03:27 »
The cheapy £30 Halfords one works. Just like it did on the Legnum I bought it for....


If you're just going to occasionally strap ordinary stuff to it, then anything will work. If you have specific accessories in mind(boxes, bike carriers etc) then matching brands is probably  good idea
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Re: Roof rack for estate
« Reply #2 on: 14 December 2018, 12:09:44 »
Keep a eye open at Lidl or Aldi   ;)
They both sometimes do a set which is very similar to the OEM ones and are normally about 15 quid  :y
Sadly, they normally come along around springtime  :-\
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Re: Roof rack for estate
« Reply #3 on: 14 December 2018, 12:16:37 »
Quote from: Nick W on 12 December 2018, 21:03:27
The cheapy £30 Halfords one works. Just like it did on the Legnum I bought it for....

Likewise. Until I tried it on the Ranger and discovered the bars weren't wide enough, mind ;D
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Re: Roof rack for estate
« Reply #4 on: 14 December 2018, 13:28:57 »
 Are you ust after the cross bars?
If so, I am just about to put my genuine ones up for sale
Wont get back on here until Monday now though.
PM me
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Re: Roof rack for estate
« Reply #5 on: 16 December 2018, 16:10:59 »
I use 2 lengths of 2x2" wood as cross bars and strap my ladders down with ratchet straps.  :y

I look like a pikey but it works and it was very cheap!  ;D
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Re: Roof rack for estate
« Reply #6 on: 17 December 2018, 14:37:31 »
Just something for occasional use really so not going to pay a fortune unless they look ok when fitted
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Re: Roof rack for estate
« Reply #7 on: 17 December 2018, 17:36:39 »
Quote from: gbh on 17 December 2018, 14:37:31
Just something for occasional use really so not going to pay a fortune unless they look ok when fitted


What they sound like is going to bother you more than what they look like
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Re: Roof rack for estate
« Reply #8 on: 17 December 2018, 17:42:24 »
Quote from: Nick W on 17 December 2018, 17:36:39
Quote from: gbh on 17 December 2018, 14:37:31
Just something for occasional use really so not going to pay a fortune unless they look ok when fitted


What they sound like is going to bother you more than what they look like

*insert incredibly loud whistling noise here*
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Re: Roof rack for estate
« Reply #9 on: 17 December 2018, 17:50:44 »
Which is the downside of ratchet straps.  Hummmmmmm!  ::)
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Re: Roof rack for estate
« Reply #10 on: 21 December 2018, 20:57:37 »
Don't think sound will be a problem for the once or twice a year I might use them
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