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Topic: Soft Roof Racks and roof boxes

GoddessFluff

08/7/2014 at 1:19pm
Location: Gateshead
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Hello all,

We're fairly seasoned weekend campers but are planning a seven day trip to Cornwall from the North East of England in our Honda Civic with a five year old. We are on a budget and can not afford to buy a hard roof rack and box and to be honest I would prefer not to have the permanent rails on the Honda as I think it spoils the look of the car. Therefore, we've been looking at the soft racks and boxes and was wondering whether any of the other campers have a preferred brand or any hints and tips as there is quite a bit of choice out there.

Many thanks in anticipation.

Lynne, Iain & Ollie x

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gari

08/7/2014 at 2:59pm
Location: None Entered
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Some report that the straps of the handirack wick water inside the car, so if its raining you may get wet.

Lidl/Aldi and other places do rigid roof bars from £20 upwards but fit a limited number of cars. Roofbox company do bars for £55 (Honda Civic 2006-11 - £30 for the bars plus £25 for the necessary fittings to fit the Civic). What about roof bars and a large suitcase/holdall (wrapped in pvc/bin bags) strapped to the bars?

The bars can be removed from the car when you come back off holiday (more fuel efficient and less wind noise).

jonbyrne

08/7/2014 at 9:06pm
Location: Stockport UK
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I have been looking at these as I have mentioned in another thread.

I have a panaromic glass roof, so my car is not suitable for the soft racks out there, I have managed to get some bars for £11.50 off eBay, so worth keeping an eye out. Out little one is 4 so I understand how much you will need!

I have ordered the HandiDuffel along with the hard base to put on my roof bars which I think should be the perfect mix at the moment.

I am not sure if I would be happy putting anything directly on the roof plus the leak issue would be a bit annoying, additionally depending on the shape of your car the straps can get in the way of the driver and passengers.

daveyjp

08/7/2014 at 9:26pm
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We have a roof bag. The bars are a generic make and cost about £40 for my car. Bag is very solid and doesn't leak.

The bonus is once at camp you can take the bag off, wrap it up and keep it in the boot of the car.

GoddessFluff

09/7/2014 at 6:02pm
Location: Gateshead
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Thanks everybody - daveyjp what type of bars do you have?

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