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Subject Topic: Handirack Inflatable Roofrack Post Reply Post New Topic
PersonGail_70
18/7/2014 at 4:13pm
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We've purchased the inflatable roofrack and handiholdall (? - whatever it's called) but just wondering if anyone else has any comments??

I did read some reviews where people have complained not very good in heavy rain because the straps tend to 'drip' inside the car.

We're basically hoping to just store the sleeping bags, pillows, blankets etc in there just to free up some room in the boot.

We have a mondeo if that matters but any other comments may help with regards to the ease of fitting/using, experience etc.

Hoping to use it for our trip next week to lucksall campsite Hereford

Thanks


PersonGrampian91
18/7/2014 at 7:27pm
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If there is any risk of rain on your journey then double bag everything.

Or dont risk putting bedding up there.

Last thing you want is to arrive on site with wed bedding.


PersonMarilyn51
18/7/2014 at 11:53pm
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We used ours many times when camping and, yes in heavy rain you can get damp inside. As we don't camp now they are still used, the last time being a trip to Ikea for a small wardrobe (just the rails as it wouldn't fit in the bag). A very handy piece of kit.

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Personwakey wakey
19/7/2014 at 10:14am
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We've used one for the last four years, including in all day torrential rain driving back from Royan. We've had leaks and drips inside the car from the straps (on a Renault Scenic) but have never had anything inside the actual bag get wet. Just make sure you fold the cover down over the zip once it's on the roof and the contents will be fine, no need for double bagging.

Also, it's huge once you actually start putting stuff inside it! It can hold a lot of stuff, and because it's a bag not a solid box it's easier to squeeze stuff in as there's a bit of flexibility.

Make sure you follow the instructions for strapping it to the roof properly though...last year, despite having done it countless times before, OH managed to put it on backwards and it started to slip halfway down a French motorway. If you get used to the sounds it makes on your car, you'll know if something's wrong!


PersonGail_70
20/7/2014 at 1:30pm
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Thanks for your comments.

Fingers crossed everything will go well with it.


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PersonTraceyD
20/7/2014 at 7:12pm
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We've also invested in Handirack roofbars and a soft roofbag from Argos. Think we're going to put all our bedding/cushions/throws in vac bags and put them up there.

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