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For weekends away has anyone ever used a roof bag instead of a roof box ?
as and example
https://www.amazon.co.uk/BOYUJK-Waterproof-Anti-Sl...
Thanks
as and example
https://www.amazon.co.uk/BOYUJK-Waterproof-Anti-Sl...
Thanks
Silvanus said:
We have something very similar. We also use a non slip mat underneath. Used loads in all weathers and ours has never leaked. Less secure than a box but that's not an issue if it's not going to be left unattended. Easy to store away too.
Can it be used with roof bars so that the bottom doesnt touch the car roof ?Alan99UK said:
Silvanus said:
We have something very similar. We also use a non slip mat underneath. Used loads in all weathers and ours has never leaked. Less secure than a box but that's not an issue if it's not going to be left unattended. Easy to store away too.
Can it be used with roof bars so that the bottom doesnt touch the car roof ?catso said:
Silvanus said:
I guess if you put something rigid like a bit of ply or timber lengths it could be secured clear of the roof.
Like a roof rack?The Thule Ranger soft bag has a rigid base and sits on the roof bars. I can't imagine there are many cars that you can't get roof bars for and would need the bag to sit on the paintwork (although I have seen it on some classic cars).
My view would be if I needed a roof bag and it had to sit on paint I would put a sheet of PPF down first.
My view would be if I needed a roof bag and it had to sit on paint I would put a sheet of PPF down first.
I looked at these for a while.
I picked up a roof box. Too many compromises.
Loads of people have roof boxes stuffed in garages or sheds, worth asking around people you know if you can borrow one if it's infrequent use. Hell if you're near South Wales you can borrow the one I have hanging around.
I picked up a roof box. Too many compromises.
Loads of people have roof boxes stuffed in garages or sheds, worth asking around people you know if you can borrow one if it's infrequent use. Hell if you're near South Wales you can borrow the one I have hanging around.
I have a semi rigid bag that I use on rails. Its OK but there are issues.
Its harder to fit than a box which means that even though theoretically you could flatten it at your destination, its not practical. That causes an issue as when its empty it flaps in the wind. I ended up having to put empty cases and bags back in it again which solved the problem.
The waterproofing is decent but not infallible. I'd done some research on this before hand and everything was bagged up any way. When we were away it was a bit biblical weather wise which meant it had to be dried out a bit. The biggest problem is if it is raining when you are emptying or filling it though, as you can't just whip stuff in or out and close the lid like a box.
All in all, OK. Great that it sits on a shelf in the garage rather than taking up loads of space, but definitely a poor substitute for a box. However, far cheaper as well.
Its harder to fit than a box which means that even though theoretically you could flatten it at your destination, its not practical. That causes an issue as when its empty it flaps in the wind. I ended up having to put empty cases and bags back in it again which solved the problem.
The waterproofing is decent but not infallible. I'd done some research on this before hand and everything was bagged up any way. When we were away it was a bit biblical weather wise which meant it had to be dried out a bit. The biggest problem is if it is raining when you are emptying or filling it though, as you can't just whip stuff in or out and close the lid like a box.
All in all, OK. Great that it sits on a shelf in the garage rather than taking up loads of space, but definitely a poor substitute for a box. However, far cheaper as well.
I got one of these for a family road trip down route napoleon:
https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/accessories-tyres/86...
It worked well, the reason I went for this was safety/handling. During my research I google'd a bit on dynamic roof load limits the car I was putting it on had a particularly low rating:
https://www.rac.co.uk/drive/advice/road-safety/car...
As a result given the journey I made sure the bars, bag and intended content were within the load limit. The fact is a roof box weighs a lot more and if you want to follow some safety/handling advice provided by manufacturers you just can't carry the bars, box and contents.
The Thule ranger 90 bag performed exceptionally kept everything dry and safe. Plus importantly is so easy to store at home, much better than a cumbersome roof box...
Horses for courses and all that but I can recommend the bag.
Edited to add, the Thule over other bags was the semi rigid bottom that kept it directly off the roof and on bars (I didn't trust the anti slip mats).
https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/accessories-tyres/86...
It worked well, the reason I went for this was safety/handling. During my research I google'd a bit on dynamic roof load limits the car I was putting it on had a particularly low rating:
https://www.rac.co.uk/drive/advice/road-safety/car...
As a result given the journey I made sure the bars, bag and intended content were within the load limit. The fact is a roof box weighs a lot more and if you want to follow some safety/handling advice provided by manufacturers you just can't carry the bars, box and contents.
The Thule ranger 90 bag performed exceptionally kept everything dry and safe. Plus importantly is so easy to store at home, much better than a cumbersome roof box...
Horses for courses and all that but I can recommend the bag.
Edited to add, the Thule over other bags was the semi rigid bottom that kept it directly off the roof and on bars (I didn't trust the anti slip mats).
Edited by Moonpie21 on Tuesday 11th February 14:30
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