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Subject Topic: roof box v bike rack Post Reply Post New Topic
PersonJK+DK95
19/7/2012 at 11:36pm
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Hi, anyone got thoughts on roof box versus rear bike rack whilst towing, i am thinking of carrying couple of bikes in semi strip down state in our large roof box instead of the usual rear mounted bike rack, will the roof box significantly hit mpg whilst towing? i am not concerned about the stability as our twin is normally stable and steady. Yes i have investigated a roof mounted carrier but we like the ability to store more stuff in the roof box. Think i am just trying to convince myself as my doubts are minor. cheers jk


PersonGrampian91
20/7/2012 at 1:07am
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I find the roofbox does hit the fuel consumption a fair bit.

Maybe because i fit mine as far forward as i can, So that all the weight is not on the rear suspension.

Roofboxes and the roofbar limits are usually quite low. Ideally bulky lightweight items only.

Looking at the figures you must be very close to your cars limits. 65kg or 75kg noseweight.
1600kg max tow, Caravans 1550kg?
Or is it the Argente at 1700kg???


PersonJK+DK95
20/7/2012 at 9:51am
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close to what nose weight? max load ? axle weight ? gross train ? you can reassure yourself my outfit is fine 1250kgs plus 200kgs for stuff of which we usually carry 180kgs yes i weighed it out, carrying over the axles and slightly behind, cars max is 1650  so rest your mind, static noseweight is bang on, we have towed this outfit for seven years(twelve years experience in total) round britain and europe enough of me justifying, my op was about the roof box should of known better but thanks anyway


PersonGrampian91
20/7/2012 at 1:20pm
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I think close to the max limit on everything.

Caravans 1550kg? or 1700kg? Cars max tow is 1600kg?
Noseweight of 65 or 75? Thats quite low for a van that weight.

Everything looks close to the limit when i think mines adequate with a 70% match.
Although my noseweight is at 102%...

Ideally an extra 5kg would be perfect.


PersonJK+DK95
20/7/2012 at 2:27pm
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