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roof box
« on: 04 September 2008, 15:26:22 »

Just looking online and roof box prices are outrageous!

I really need a large (500-700) litre one, any ideas where one could be obtained at reasonable cost? ::)
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Re: roof box
« Reply #1 on: 04 September 2008, 15:41:00 »

try ebay now the holiday season is over you may get lucky , some places do hire them out that may be another option for you if its a one off  :y
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Re: roof box
« Reply #2 on: 04 September 2008, 15:43:27 »

Cheers mate. I really want to own one :y
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Re: roof box
« Reply #3 on: 04 September 2008, 15:56:03 »

Just a thought  ;) it would also mean not having to store it when not in use  :y  
 But you are right they are not cheap to buy plus you still need to buy the roof bars to fit your roof rails too  :y
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Re: roof box
« Reply #4 on: 04 September 2008, 15:57:18 »

Top tip....two small ones side by side  :y

Easier to get, genarally as cheap as a large one, more flexability
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Re: roof box
« Reply #5 on: 04 September 2008, 15:59:39 »

why not go for a trailer lot more use and easier to load
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Re: roof box
« Reply #6 on: 04 September 2008, 16:01:49 »

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Not licenced to drive one - and nowhere to keep it :y
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Re: roof box
« Reply #7 on: 04 September 2008, 16:11:48 »

why cant u tow a trailer and wouldnt it be easier to store than a huge roofbox(unless it going to stay perm on the roof) at least with a trailor u can turn it up on end
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Re: roof box
« Reply #8 on: 04 September 2008, 16:13:37 »

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why cant u tow a trailer and wouldnt it be easier to store than a huge roofbox(unless it going to stay perm on the roof) at least with a trailor u can turn it up on end

I passed my test after April 2001, which means I must take an extra one to tow.

Plus, I am an entusiastic driver, I don't want a trailer jumping around behind me on it's little wheels ;D
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Re: roof box
« Reply #9 on: 04 September 2008, 16:14:07 »

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Just looking online and roof box prices are outrageous!

I really need a large (500-700) litre one, any ideas where one could be obtained at reasonable cost? ::)

Strap on a wheelie bin :y
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Re: roof box
« Reply #10 on: 04 September 2008, 16:17:02 »

ebay is prob best bet m8
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Re: roof box
« Reply #11 on: 04 September 2008, 16:59:56 »

I got a 360 ltr one off Ebay last autumn for £35, and only had to travel 50 miles to get it   :)  Just have to wait and watch .. they come up occassionally, just don't be in a rush ... I waited around 3 months to get that one.. :) I already had the roof bars for the bikes .. :)
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Re: roof box
« Reply #12 on: 04 September 2008, 17:38:06 »

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I passed my test after April 2001, which means I must take an extra one to tow. ......

You've misunderstood the rules. I don't pretend to know it all - I passed  my test before you were itch in your Dad's groin! ;) - but as I understand it you only need the extra test if the total car + trailer/caravan has a gross weight (or what ever they call it these days  :-/) is over 3 & half tonne. If you're towing a small trailer you're obviously no where near that, you'd even be OK with the majority of the caravans on the road.
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Re: roof box
« Reply #13 on: 04 September 2008, 17:43:12 »

From the DVLA website....

Cars with and without trailers
Description
 Category
 Minimum age
 
Motor vehicles with a MAM not exceeding 3500kg having not more than eight passenger seats with a trailer up to 750kg. Combinations of towing vehicles in category B and a trailer, where the MAM of the combination does not exceed 3500kg and the MAM of the trailer does not exceed the unladen mass of the towing vehicle
B
17*
 
As cars, but with automatic transmission
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Combinations of vehicles consisting of a vehicle in category B and a trailer, where the combination does not come within category B
B+E
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*Age 16 if you are currently getting Disability Living Allowance at the higher rate (mobility component)
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Re: roof box
« Reply #14 on: 04 September 2008, 17:48:38 »

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.....  .....combination does not exceed 3500kg and the MAM of the trailer does not exceed the unladen mass of the towing vehicle  .....

Does that mean then, that as a newly qualified driver you're allowed to tow a 1750kg trailer/caravan with a 1750kg car? ie 100%
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