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I have a problem with camping and my height, I was wondering what anyone else does - please........

I thought we had finally cracked the 'how to get every thing to the site.'

We had always used my Meriva and roof box and just crammed it in. Last week we used my husbands new (to him) car, which we choose bacause of camping. A Citreon C4 grand picasso, with my roof box.

Brilliant, kids had space, I could take clothes etc.

Unpacking yesterday I came upon a problem - my husband packed the roof box there and back , he's 6'2". I tried to help but at 5'2" couldn't get to the roof box to use it. Not a problem when I go with him - but I was planning on taking the kids camping on my own ,leaving him at home (and work).

What to do? Anyone else with the same problem?

Taking a small plastic step helps, and to get one of those gripper thinghy so that you can grab the items from the far side.

Loading is less of a problem, just unloading IMHO, and I am only 5'2.

DK

Quote: Originally posted by Roy Orbit on 03/8/2010

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Post last edited on 03/08/2010 01:23:44

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  Thanks Roy, you even got my favourite colours.

If only.........

 

Thanks for all the suggestions all.

Knowing I am not alone helps.

Quote: Originally posted by Hacksaw Bob on 03/8/2010

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Similar problem and a few suggestions here.

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Thanks Bob,

Seems quite a common problem then. I was grabbing the roof rails whilst stood on the car seats.... So not a good look.

Quote: Originally posted by gillychick on 03/8/2010

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do not put the said folding stool/step ladder in said roof box ..............

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Quote: Originally posted by DOZY on 03/8/2010

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Quote: Originally posted by Hacksaw Bob on 03/8/2010

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Similar problem and a few suggestions here.

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Thanks Bob,

Seems quite a common problem then. I was grabbing the roof rails whilst stood on the car seats.... So not a good look.

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