Home

   Log in or Register



Insurance Quotes
forums Campsite Search Comp Directory tips virtual brochure Profile
Tent and Awning Reviews Competitions Caravans and Motorhomes For Sale Shopping Diary Advent Calendar

Advertisement

Message Forums

Welcome Guest Register Login Search The Forum Posts Since Last Visit
 Reception - All Forums
  Camping and Caravanning Equipment
Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email  Printer Friendly Version Print
Subject Topic: roof box or trailer hire??
Page:  1  2 Post Reply Post New Topic
01/4/2011 at 8:34pm
 Location: 
 Outfit: 
View rjgukc's Profile View Profile   Reply to rjgukc Reply   Quote rjgukc Quote  
Joined: 17/11/2009

Gold Member
Gold Member

Forum Posts:   467

Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

The important thing with a large roofbox is to ensure you don't exceed the weight limits of either the roofbox, bars or car. Don't forget to add the weight of the roofbox when you are checking the total weight on the roof of the car.

Good luck with the dissertation.

-------------
Regards,

Richard

2011
May: Crowborough (*****)
June: Oldbury Hill (*****)
July: Rother Valley (*)
August: Gate Lodge (Cancelled)
September: Graffham


02/4/2011 at 12:41pm
 Location: west midlands
 Outfit: Pennine Folding Camper & Comanche
View glynnis51's Profile View Profile   Reply to glynnis51 Reply   Quote glynnis51 Quote  
Joined: 05/9/2006

Gold Member
Gold Member

Forum Posts:   471

Site Reviews Total: 8
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Hi Liz. Go to somewhere that sells both trailers and roffboxes and look at them in the 'flesh' that will give you a better idea of what you need. Where abouts are you. I have a trailer and a roofbox you could borrow. I'm in Sandwell West Midlands

-------------
Enjoy life whilst you can, it doesn't last for ever!!!!!!


02/4/2011 at 5:27pm
 Location: Leicester
 Outfit: Outwell Michigan XL
View liz1301's Profile View Profile   Reply to liz1301 Reply   Quote liz1301 Quote  
Joined: 21/7/2009

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   18

Site Reviews Total: 1
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Hi

Glynnis - Im in Leicester so not too far away but dont have any roof bars either  so would be struggling to get it back but thank you soo much thats a really kind offer

Richard - Thanks for the good luck going to need it. Especially with a 5 yr old who keeps wanting to see what Im doing and has already pressed delete twice

Liz xx



03/4/2011 at 7:31pm
 Location: Kent
 Outfit: BL6 & Nevada M etc
View atko's Profile View Profile   Reply to atko Reply   Quote atko Quote  
Joined: 12/7/2005

Platinum Member
Platinum Member

Forum Posts:   902

Site Reviews Total: 11
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 1  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 7
Site Nights 2018: 0

last year we stopped using trailer for going to france as they charge more on the tunnel and tolls for using a trailer. We managed to get all in a picasso grand, roofbox and rear thule box.

-------------
atko


24/7/2011 at 9:52pm
 Location: None Entered
 Outfit: None Entered
View robwiddowson's Profile View Profile   Reply to robwiddowson Reply   Quote robwiddowson Quote  
Joined: 24/7/2011

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   1

Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Hi don't know if you still need trailer or roofbox hire, but I recently used a company in Leicester to hire a trailer. www.leisuretrailerhire.co.uk, they were good and very reasonable, they even delivered it and picked it back up!


Advertisement



24/7/2011 at 11:12pm
 Location: Lancashire
 Outfit: Considering a caravan
View Odds's Profile View Profile   Reply to Odds Reply   Quote Odds Quote  
Joined: 30/7/2010

Silver Member
Silver Member

Forum Posts:   196

Site Reviews Total: 1
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Quote: Originally posted by robwiddowson on 24/7/2011


Hi don't know if you still need trailer or roofbox hire, but I recently used a company in Leicester to hire a trailer. www.leisuretrailerhire.co.uk, they were good and very reasonable, they even delivered it and picked it back up!

Welcome to the forum Rob, sounds like a decent service offered. Here are the contact details for anyone needing them :)

Or via phone at one of our three Leicestershire locations:-


South Leicestershire, contact Tim on - 07590 337 461


North Leicestershire, contact Alastair on - 07950 352 057


Central Leicestershire, contact Rob on - 07971 276 456

Pete.



25/7/2011 at 7:09am
 Location: Telford Shropshire
 Outfit: Kampa croyde 6 Series 3
View RichJean+Ellie's Profile View Profile   Reply to RichJean+Ellie Reply   Quote RichJean+Ellie Quote  
Joined: 06/6/2011

Gold Member
Gold Member

Forum Posts:   415
Tent Reviews:   4

Site Reviews Total: 5
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Quote: Originally posted by rjgukc on 01/4/2011
The important thing with a large roofbox is to ensure you don't exceed the weight limits of either the roofbox, bars or car. Don't forget to add the weight of the roofbox when you are checking the total weight on the roof of the car.

Good luck with the dissertation.


Second that! We have recently changed cars and are looking at new roof bars. Even though the roof box is rated to take 75kg, depending on the roof bars we go for we will be limited to a load of between 50kg and 65kg including the weight of the roof box which is 17kg on its own. So realistically we are only looking at a load of 33 to 48kg!



In order to post a reply you will need to register, or if already registered please log in here

  Prev       Next

Jump To Page:  1  2

Quick Links - All Forums - Camping and Caravanning Equipment - Top of Page

Printer Friendly Version Printable version      Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email


Latest News, Discounts and Competitions  see all...














8010 Visitors online !

Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker  -  Recommend to Friend  -  Add a Missing Campsite

[Message Forums]  [Caravan Sites & Camping]  [Company Listings]  [Features / Advice]  [Virtual Brochure]  [Shop!]
[Reception]  [Competitions]  [Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale]  [Event Diary]  [Contact Us]  [Tent Reviews



Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2024


Advertisement


Advertisement


UKCampsite.co.uk
2024 Advent Calendar


Advent Calendar

24 Daily Prizes PLUS a Christmas Day Star Prize worth £999

Request a Reminder