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Personjonbyrne
06/7/2014 at 10:41pm
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Good Evening

I have just won a set of Roof Bars on ebay for our Smart ForFour which should help with adding some space.

We are not in a position to store a solid roof box at the moment so am looking at other solutions. We do not need to add too much space so I am thinking about getting a Handi Duffel from HandiWorld, and strapping it straight to the roof bars, I will put a solid base into it so there should be no problem with sagging, it should fit the airbeds, towels and sleeping bags which will make for a more comfortable journey.

If it works well, I would long term get 2 and use them side by side.

Has anyone got one? Or have an alternative?

This is the one i am considering.


PersonGrampian91
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Spoken to a few people with the bags of various makes and it seems that you need to protect the items your putting in there.

Driving along at speed can push the water through the seams and zips.

20kg max loading. What is your roof loading limit?

Unless i missed it they dont appear to show the duffel fitted to standard roof bars?

Ahhh did you see the full details? The duffel is designed to fit inside the holdall. Seems its not designed to be used on its own.

You fit your items you want to stay dry inside then fit that inside the holdall as an extra waterproof seal.

You still need to buy a holdall. Not designed to be used externally on its own.


Personjonbyrne
07/7/2014 at 7:56am
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Thanks for the message, I thought I had posted a link to the one I was looking at but I must have forgot.

This is the model link

The original HandiDuffel looks like it was not meant to be used on its own, however this one specifically says it is.

I will use an extra layer of protection inside the bag as soggy sleeping bags would not be fun.

The roof loading limit on our car is 50kg.


Personcallisr
07/7/2014 at 8:50pm
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I have been looking at them as an addition to the small roofbox I already own. I think they look just the job and will fit on my roofbars beside the centrally mounted roofbox. I was thinking that I would make a pair of rails to run from the front roof bar to the back roof bar, spaced apart slightly less than the width of the bag, and then just ratchet strapping the bag down to them.
I am also going to look at vacuum bags (to help reduce the size of bulky lightweight items like sleeping bags, duvets, clothes etc) which will also add an extra layer of waterproofness......

Rich


Personkeelingd
07/7/2014 at 10:46pm
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I have the Handi-holdall, which is the one you want. Used it on a trip from West Wales to Devon, not on roof bars but using the handi-rack that they also sell (the inflatable bars). I can't fault it, very well made, waterproof and it has 4 bars that slot into the base to make it rigid (so you don't need additional support). The weight limit is 50kgs. There's also a code on this site I believe for a discount.

The holdall comes with a set of straps to tie-on to your existing bars (front to back) and a series of loops sewn onto the holdall for the straps to go through. The loops on the bag are 2 sets of 3, one set at the front and one set at the back, so it can be adjusted to fit whatever spacing there is between your existing bars.



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Personjonbyrne
08/7/2014 at 7:21am
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Just heard back from HandiWorld and they said they will be fine if secured correctly, I am going to probably order one later so I can do a test run this weekend.


Personjonbyrne
08/7/2014 at 9:22pm
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Roof bars on board, HandiWorld HandiDuffel ordered and a couple of 800KG Ratchet Straps on the way too. Hopefully it will be here by the weekend for a good test run. I will take pictures and post back.


Personsteel
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Someone on here spotted a great deal on the Handi Holdall
here

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all the gear and no idea


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and there is the budget option.....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271248810938?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649


Personjonbyrne
09/7/2014 at 9:53pm
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HandiDuffel arrived today, it looks very well made, I have popped 3 x sleeping bags in and a couple picnic mats and its not half full, I thinkg we should be able to get the air beds and clothes for at least 4 days in for all of us.

It looks and feels very waterproof, but I am going to use some rubble bags also to protect everything.

That deal on the Holdall, looks very good, I was tempted to use that company for the duffel but there was not much in it after the UKCS discount.


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PersonMctavish99
11/7/2014 at 10:28am
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Hi.
We use the HandiRack roof bars and HandiHoldall bag. I bought a couple of Dry Bags from Go Outdoors as we mainly use it like you for inflatable beds, sleeping bags, clothing so even if there was a downpour (as there often is in the North East) then at least I know my stuff will still be dry.

http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/trekmates-dri-lite-liner-80-p119300

It also makes packing a bit easier. Everything is contained in 2 large waterproof bags and they are just fitted into the roof bag.


Personjonbyrne
13/7/2014 at 7:36pm
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Right so Duffel loaded up and test run completed and it passed fine, although the sun was out so no tested for waterproof.

Loaded it with 3 camping chairs, 3 sleeping bags, 2 air beds and a few picnic blankets and there was plenty of room for pillow or clothes too.

Ignore the back strap that was thown back on as I forgot the photo. Took it on a nice test around the local industrial estate trying some emergency stops and a few other moves and it did not move an inch, so I am pretty pleased.



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