Which luggage etc
Discussion
Hi all, Just purchased my first "7", (2005 SV Roadsport Xpower 140)looking at getting a boot bag etc ready for our first trip, who would people recommend, Oxted Trimming Co/European Trimming or Soft Bits For Sevens?
Is there a difference in size between the two?
Any recommendations for where is the best place to get an Easy In Half Hood?
Do you use a cover or full hood overnight when away?
And finally, any other bits and bobs people suggest I get for short European trips?
Thanks in advance for your help.
Alan
Is there a difference in size between the two?
Any recommendations for where is the best place to get an Easy In Half Hood?
Do you use a cover or full hood overnight when away?
And finally, any other bits and bobs people suggest I get for short European trips?
Thanks in advance for your help.
Alan
Hi Alan, and congratulations! 
The SBFS Re-Bag gets good reviews although I don't have one. I use a couple of ortleib style waterproof duffel bags that sit on the corners of the boot cover and are bungeed to the roll bar. In hindsight I'd go for the roll top holdall, as anything you want in the duffels is always at the bottom!
SBFS lanuched the half hood, so I'd always go to them, although are you sure you need an easy-in? I'm 6'2" with an SV and can get in and out fine (albeit a bit ungainly!).
I do a lot of touring, and overnight I use a SBFS Long nose shower cap, which rolls up nice and small and does the job. I always have the half-hood, and haven't taken the full hood in over 10 years.
Other bits that are useful are a Tunnel Bag to bung your phone etc in (and travel docs in a clear plastic zip wallet). The other thing I find useful is a rear window sun shade for a tintop that slips between the rear halfhood straps and roll bar legs, that keeps out the worst of the spray/heavy rain on days when it's set in. Only use it if it's really bad though.
As you're in Kent pop along to one of the L7C meets and you'll be able to get loads of tips from a bunch of us that tour regularly. (There's still a spare place for Classic Le Mans if you're free here)
The SBFS Re-Bag gets good reviews although I don't have one. I use a couple of ortleib style waterproof duffel bags that sit on the corners of the boot cover and are bungeed to the roll bar. In hindsight I'd go for the roll top holdall, as anything you want in the duffels is always at the bottom!
SBFS lanuched the half hood, so I'd always go to them, although are you sure you need an easy-in? I'm 6'2" with an SV and can get in and out fine (albeit a bit ungainly!).
I do a lot of touring, and overnight I use a SBFS Long nose shower cap, which rolls up nice and small and does the job. I always have the half-hood, and haven't taken the full hood in over 10 years.
Other bits that are useful are a Tunnel Bag to bung your phone etc in (and travel docs in a clear plastic zip wallet). The other thing I find useful is a rear window sun shade for a tintop that slips between the rear halfhood straps and roll bar legs, that keeps out the worst of the spray/heavy rain on days when it's set in. Only use it if it's really bad though.
As you're in Kent pop along to one of the L7C meets and you'll be able to get loads of tips from a bunch of us that tour regularly. (There's still a spare place for Classic Le Mans if you're free here)
Edited by Helluvaname on Thursday 26th May 11:28
I have one of these, and they are a good fit: https://www.coastwatersports.co.uk/sola-heavy-duty...
Also, I would suggest an alarm padlock or two (for rest stops or overnight alarming). You can lock your seat-belts together, or luggage to the roll-cage, or wheel to roll-cage etc. I have a few of these and they are good: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rolson-66857-Alarm-Padloc...
Also, I would suggest an alarm padlock or two (for rest stops or overnight alarming). You can lock your seat-belts together, or luggage to the roll-cage, or wheel to roll-cage etc. I have a few of these and they are good: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rolson-66857-Alarm-Padloc...
Also, a small air compressor and tyre repair tools are very handy.
This one is quite good: http://www.ringautomotive.com/uk/products/Cars/Tyr...
This one is quite good: http://www.ringautomotive.com/uk/products/Cars/Tyr...
Helluvaname said:
Hi Alan, and congratulations!
The SBFS Re-Bag gets good reviews although I don't have one. I use a couple of ortleib style waterproof duffel bags that sit on the corners of the boot cover and are bungeed to the roll bar. In hindsight I'd go for the roll top holdall, as anything you want in the duffels is always at the bottom!
SBFS lanuched the half hood, so I'd always go to them, although are you sure you need an easy-in? I'm 6'2" with an SV and can get in and out fine (albeit a bit ungainly!).
I do a lot of touring, and overnight I use a SBFS Long nose shower cap, which rolls up nice and small and does the job. I always have the half-hood, and haven't taken the full hood in over 10 years.
Other bits that are useful are a Tunnel Bag to bung your phone etc in (and travel docs in a clear plastic zip wallet). The other thing I find useful is a rear window sun shade for a tintop that slips between the rear halfhood straps and roll bar legs, that keeps out the worst of the spray/heavy rain on days when it's set in. Only use it if it's really bad though.
As you're in Kent pop along to one of the L7C meets and you'll be able to get loads of tips from a bunch of us that tour regularly. (There's still a spare place for Classic Le Mans if you're free here)
Just looked at your profile, I was quite close to calling you about your car after Mike pointed me in your direction, only the mileage put me off. The SBFS Re-Bag gets good reviews although I don't have one. I use a couple of ortleib style waterproof duffel bags that sit on the corners of the boot cover and are bungeed to the roll bar. In hindsight I'd go for the roll top holdall, as anything you want in the duffels is always at the bottom!
SBFS lanuched the half hood, so I'd always go to them, although are you sure you need an easy-in? I'm 6'2" with an SV and can get in and out fine (albeit a bit ungainly!).
I do a lot of touring, and overnight I use a SBFS Long nose shower cap, which rolls up nice and small and does the job. I always have the half-hood, and haven't taken the full hood in over 10 years.
Other bits that are useful are a Tunnel Bag to bung your phone etc in (and travel docs in a clear plastic zip wallet). The other thing I find useful is a rear window sun shade for a tintop that slips between the rear halfhood straps and roll bar legs, that keeps out the worst of the spray/heavy rain on days when it's set in. Only use it if it's really bad though.
As you're in Kent pop along to one of the L7C meets and you'll be able to get loads of tips from a bunch of us that tour regularly. (There's still a spare place for Classic Le Mans if you're free here)
Edited by Helluvaname on Thursday 26th May 11:28
Thanks for the info, I have joined the club but got to wait until this evening to access the site, I will definitely get along to the meetings to gain help and info.
Will definitely get the shower cap, tunnel bag and some sort of holdall, the waterproof bit is what I was wondering about.
Would love to have done the Classic Le-Mans but would be shot if I did it solo
Thanks Alan
Edited by doneitnow on Thursday 26th May 14:24
rotorwings said:
I have one of these, and they are a good fit: https://www.coastwatersports.co.uk/sola-heavy-duty...
Also, I would suggest an alarm padlock or two (for rest stops or overnight alarming). You can lock your seat-belts together, or luggage to the roll-cage, or wheel to roll-cage etc. I have a few of these and they are good: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rolson-66857-Alarm-Padloc...
Thanks for the suggestion, sounds like a good idea, do you use chain/wire etc?
Will have a look at the sailing bag.
Thanks Alan
Also, I would suggest an alarm padlock or two (for rest stops or overnight alarming). You can lock your seat-belts together, or luggage to the roll-cage, or wheel to roll-cage etc. I have a few of these and they are good: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rolson-66857-Alarm-Padloc...
Thanks for the suggestion, sounds like a good idea, do you use chain/wire etc?
Will have a look at the sailing bag.
Thanks Alan
rotorwings said:
Also, a small air compressor and tyre repair tools are very handy.
This one is quite good: http://www.ringautomotive.com/uk/products/Cars/Tyr...
Do you take a tyre repair kit even with a spare?This one is quite good: http://www.ringautomotive.com/uk/products/Cars/Tyr...
Thanks Alan
doneitnow said:
Do you take a tyre repair kit even with a spare?
Thanks Alan
No. I don't carry a spare, just the tyre repair kit (and I hope I never have to use it).Thanks Alan
With the locks - I use them to lock the steering wheel to the seatbelts, and I also put them on the tabs of the car cover so that if anyone pulls at the car cover the alarm goes off. But yes, combined with a cable, you could do lots of things.
Alan, look forward to meeting you (it seems a lot of people are put off by the mileage, but there's not a lot of the car that's done all those miles ).
I don't use anything under the long nose shower cap, and as long as it's tensioned correctly it'll not pool with water in heavy rain. Some people put the half-hood on underneath it but I've never had to, unless I arrive with it already up.
One tip what ever luggage you use is to pack clothes in those squashable zip sealed bags, or drybag rucksack liners, to ensure everything stays dry.
).I don't use anything under the long nose shower cap, and as long as it's tensioned correctly it'll not pool with water in heavy rain. Some people put the half-hood on underneath it but I've never had to, unless I arrive with it already up.
One tip what ever luggage you use is to pack clothes in those squashable zip sealed bags, or drybag rucksack liners, to ensure everything stays dry.
I've done a couple of short trips to Brussels in the 7.
I use Softbits bag, bought secondhand, it's excellent. I'll get one of the locks suggested above now I know about them, cheers. They come with a loop to padlock it to roll bar.
When parked overnight I use a showercap, keeps prying eyes away. Even in a covered hotel car park.
I have a tunnel bag, useful for sunglasses, paperwork etc
Previous owner put a net between seats on rear panel and on side of passenger well. Ideal for hi vis vests, maps, schtufffffff.
I also use a tool tube under the bonnet for spares, and take a bag of bits of more spares. Spare cables, fuses, etc. My jack and warning triangle are under the bonnet too.
Half hood is from Softbits, it's never going to be graceful to get in, don't feel the need for an easy in version, may be leaky...never ever used the full hood and I don't take it on trips.
Have fun on your trips!
I use Softbits bag, bought secondhand, it's excellent. I'll get one of the locks suggested above now I know about them, cheers. They come with a loop to padlock it to roll bar.
When parked overnight I use a showercap, keeps prying eyes away. Even in a covered hotel car park.
I have a tunnel bag, useful for sunglasses, paperwork etc
Previous owner put a net between seats on rear panel and on side of passenger well. Ideal for hi vis vests, maps, schtufffffff.
I also use a tool tube under the bonnet for spares, and take a bag of bits of more spares. Spare cables, fuses, etc. My jack and warning triangle are under the bonnet too.
Half hood is from Softbits, it's never going to be graceful to get in, don't feel the need for an easy in version, may be leaky...never ever used the full hood and I don't take it on trips.
Have fun on your trips!
Helluvaname said:
Alan, look forward to meeting you (it seems a lot of people are put off by the mileage, but there's not a lot of the car that's done all those miles ).
I don't use anything under the long nose shower cap, and as long as it's tensioned correctly it'll not pool with water in heavy rain. Some people put the half-hood on underneath it but I've never had to, unless I arrive with it already up.
One tip what ever luggage you use is to pack clothes in those squashable zip sealed bags, or drybag rucksack liners, to ensure everything stays dry.
Hi Ian, I went for a low mileage, original, 2005 SV Roadsport XPower 140 in the end from Millwood, just got to wait to collect it now, that is the hard bit. ).I don't use anything under the long nose shower cap, and as long as it's tensioned correctly it'll not pool with water in heavy rain. Some people put the half-hood on underneath it but I've never had to, unless I arrive with it already up.
One tip what ever luggage you use is to pack clothes in those squashable zip sealed bags, or drybag rucksack liners, to ensure everything stays dry.
Thanks for the tips, just got to try and get all the bits now, unless I can find some second hand ones up for grabs as it only comes with the full hood unfortunately.
Will definitely get some waterproof bags.
Thanks Alan
Stridey said:
I've done a couple of short trips to Brussels in the 7.
I use Softbits bag, bought secondhand, it's excellent. I'll get one of the locks suggested above now I know about them, cheers. They come with a loop to padlock it to roll bar.
When parked overnight I use a showercap, keeps prying eyes away. Even in a covered hotel car park.
I have a tunnel bag, useful for sunglasses, paperwork etc
Previous owner put a net between seats on rear panel and on side of passenger well. Ideal for hi vis vests, maps, schtufffffff.
I also use a tool tube under the bonnet for spares, and take a bag of bits of more spares. Spare cables, fuses, etc. My jack and warning triangle are under the bonnet too.
Half hood is from Softbits, it's never going to be graceful to get in, don't feel the need for an easy in version, may be leaky...never ever used the full hood and I don't take it on trips.
Have fun on your trips!
The tool tube sounds like a good idea, what size do you have?I use Softbits bag, bought secondhand, it's excellent. I'll get one of the locks suggested above now I know about them, cheers. They come with a loop to padlock it to roll bar.
When parked overnight I use a showercap, keeps prying eyes away. Even in a covered hotel car park.
I have a tunnel bag, useful for sunglasses, paperwork etc
Previous owner put a net between seats on rear panel and on side of passenger well. Ideal for hi vis vests, maps, schtufffffff.
I also use a tool tube under the bonnet for spares, and take a bag of bits of more spares. Spare cables, fuses, etc. My jack and warning triangle are under the bonnet too.
Half hood is from Softbits, it's never going to be graceful to get in, don't feel the need for an easy in version, may be leaky...never ever used the full hood and I don't take it on trips.
Have fun on your trips!
312. X 82mm internal dimensions. I fit it on chassis tube passenger side, but obviously different 7s fit differently. Fixed with 'P' clips.
Jack is held in bag and secured by bungee cords.
Warning triangle wedged forward of heater, slide in from side.
I like to carry a rather wide range of tools and bits, as sometimes I am at events (non 7) where we may need to repair stuff on the fly.
So, in my tube amongst other things I include, spare wire, adjustable spanner, spare bolts various, JB Weld (strong epoxy metal glue stuff), battery operated soldering iron, solder, wiper blade, fuses, spare relays, torch (I keep one in cockpit too), pen, electrical tape, gaffer tape, connectors, string, saw blade, pliers, gasket gunk, rocker cover spare gasket., spark plugs. I work on the principle that I may have a lot of bits, but I can also fix a chums car if need be, as they'd be unlikely to have kit.
Last week I had a lights failure which was easily fixed by fitting a new switch, so I've now added a spare one of those too. I also have a photocopy of wiring diagram from the manual and fuse diagram.
If your traveling abroad do look into ADAC breakdown, as my old recovery service started refusing renewals on 15 year old cars. I used them last week in UK for a recovery on the M25, motorway control phoned them,, they phoned me back, sent the AA. Impressed.
Jack is held in bag and secured by bungee cords.
Warning triangle wedged forward of heater, slide in from side.
I like to carry a rather wide range of tools and bits, as sometimes I am at events (non 7) where we may need to repair stuff on the fly.
So, in my tube amongst other things I include, spare wire, adjustable spanner, spare bolts various, JB Weld (strong epoxy metal glue stuff), battery operated soldering iron, solder, wiper blade, fuses, spare relays, torch (I keep one in cockpit too), pen, electrical tape, gaffer tape, connectors, string, saw blade, pliers, gasket gunk, rocker cover spare gasket., spark plugs. I work on the principle that I may have a lot of bits, but I can also fix a chums car if need be, as they'd be unlikely to have kit.
Last week I had a lights failure which was easily fixed by fitting a new switch, so I've now added a spare one of those too. I also have a photocopy of wiring diagram from the manual and fuse diagram.
If your traveling abroad do look into ADAC breakdown, as my old recovery service started refusing renewals on 15 year old cars. I used them last week in UK for a recovery on the M25, motorway control phoned them,, they phoned me back, sent the AA. Impressed.
Stridey said:
312. X 82mm internal dimensions. I fit it on chassis tube passenger side, but obviously different 7s fit differently. Fixed with 'P' clips.
Jack is held in bag and secured by bungee cords.
Warning triangle wedged forward of heater, slide in from side.
I like to carry a rather wide range of tools and bits, as sometimes I am at events (non 7) where we may need to repair stuff on the fly.
So, in my tube amongst other things I include, spare wire, adjustable spanner, spare bolts various, JB Weld (strong epoxy metal glue stuff), battery operated soldering iron, solder, wiper blade, fuses, spare relays, torch (I keep one in cockpit too), pen, electrical tape, gaffer tape, connectors, string, saw blade, pliers, gasket gunk, rocker cover spare gasket., spark plugs. I work on the principle that I may have a lot of bits, but I can also fix a chums car if need be, as they'd be unlikely to have kit.
Last week I had a lights failure which was easily fixed by fitting a new switch, so I've now added a spare one of those too. I also have a photocopy of wiring diagram from the manual and fuse diagram.
If your traveling abroad do look into ADAC breakdown, as my old recovery service started refusing renewals on 15 year old cars. I used them last week in UK for a recovery on the M25, motorway control phoned them,, they phoned me back, sent the AA. Impressed.
Thanks for the info, will have a measure up when I collect the car and definitely get one.Jack is held in bag and secured by bungee cords.
Warning triangle wedged forward of heater, slide in from side.
I like to carry a rather wide range of tools and bits, as sometimes I am at events (non 7) where we may need to repair stuff on the fly.
So, in my tube amongst other things I include, spare wire, adjustable spanner, spare bolts various, JB Weld (strong epoxy metal glue stuff), battery operated soldering iron, solder, wiper blade, fuses, spare relays, torch (I keep one in cockpit too), pen, electrical tape, gaffer tape, connectors, string, saw blade, pliers, gasket gunk, rocker cover spare gasket., spark plugs. I work on the principle that I may have a lot of bits, but I can also fix a chums car if need be, as they'd be unlikely to have kit.
Last week I had a lights failure which was easily fixed by fitting a new switch, so I've now added a spare one of those too. I also have a photocopy of wiring diagram from the manual and fuse diagram.
If your traveling abroad do look into ADAC breakdown, as my old recovery service started refusing renewals on 15 year old cars. I used them last week in UK for a recovery on the M25, motorway control phoned them,, they phoned me back, sent the AA. Impressed.
Have read good and bad about ADAC, how many "7" owners use them for European cover?
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