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I would put the tent in the boot and get  roof box for all the other stuff. I dont fancy the idea of lifting a big tent up and into a box and I'm not sure I would want it exposed on the roof bars where it will get a battering from wind and weather.

 I've got a vango aspen which takes up loads of boot space and is heavy so it goes in the boot, low down.  A roof box will take a load of stuff as long as it is reasonably light so we put clothes and bags and books and toys and towels and games and lights and ehu and and and and ........

.......and we have a trailer too

(maybe I have too much stuff?)

I don't believe it would be illegal as long as the load and any covering is securely fastened.

Roof boxes just make it easier to carry loads on the roof and are more aerodynamic than a roof rack. Check with your handbook for the maximum weight you can carry on your roof.

We pack our tent in the boot and put bulkier, lighter stuff in the roof box.

I used to put my frame tent c/w poles on a roof rack no problem, I had a Renult 9 at the time and it used to take everything, every space was used.  Me, wife 3 kids and 2 yorkies, not sure if I was legal though.....The longest journey I did was Inverness - Carlisle, just made sure the load was secure and covered with plastic sheet/tarp.

Oh those were the days!!!

Bolan

Roofbox also gives you added peace of mind of it being lockable and more resistant to any form of adverse weather.

Quote: Originally posted by Bolan on 06/5/2008

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I used to put my frame tent c/w poles on a roof rack no problem, I had a Renult 9 at the time and it used to take everything, every space was used.  Me, wife 3 kids and 2 yorkies, not sure if I was legal though.....The longest journey I did was Inverness - Carlisle, just made sure the load was secure and covered with plastic sheet/tarp.

Oh those were the days!!!

Bolan

Just noticed another Aberdonian. Fit like

 

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Quote: Originally posted by big b on 06/5/2008

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Quote: Originally posted by Bolan on 06/5/2008

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I used to put my frame tent c/w poles on a roof rack no problem, I had a Renult 9 at the time and it used to take everything, every space was used.  Me, wife 3 kids and 2 yorkies, not sure if I was legal though.....The longest journey I did was Inverness - Carlisle, just made sure the load was secure and covered with plastic sheet/tarp.

Oh those were the days!!!

Bolan

Just noticed another Aberdonian. Fit like

Nae bad fit like yersel

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Quote: Originally posted by Bolan on 06/5/2008

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Quote: Originally posted by big b on 06/5/2008

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Quote: Originally posted by Bolan on 06/5/2008

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I used to put my frame tent c/w poles on a roof rack no problem, I had a Renult 9 at the time and it used to take everything, every space was used.  Me, wife 3 kids and 2 yorkies, not sure if I was legal though.....The longest journey I did was Inverness - Carlisle, just made sure the load was secure and covered with plastic sheet/tarp.

Oh those were the days!!!

Bolan

Just noticed another Aberdonian. Fit like

Nae bad fit like yersel

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aye chavin on it's a sare fecht

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