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houghta



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roof rails for a bike rack on FL2 HSE

hi guys,
thinking about roof rails to carry a bike rack on my FL2 HSE my concern is the double glass roof, any issues/recommendations, i do have a tow bar but i also have a caravan which really limits the amount of tow bar racks i can get to fit when towing the caravan

cheers,

Post #293828 16th Mar 2016 1:36 pm
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GSKM



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Does a normal set of roof bars fit a glazed roof? I have seen these on EBay and I have nothing to do with the seller. You could then shove a bike rack on them.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222052529303?_tr...EBIDX%3AIT

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Gav.

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chapsworth



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You can tow with a MaxxRaxx fitted. Good bit of kit, very solid.
Simon

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dunkley201



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I use a set of Prorack Whispbars on my HSE. No problem with the sunroof. Thule also do their versions. IIRC you do need to check for fitting to sunroof or non-sunroof cars. Do a search on here for Prorack and you will find a few threads about sunroof problems with certain fittings. Here's one: http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic11814.html Also, I believe the Prorack fittings have changed since mine were made. Check with the "The Roofbox Co" who are the suppliers.

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MrPotatoHead



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Roof rails? Or roof bars?!

Rails go front to back along the sides of the roof, and bars go across.

I'm not being pedantic (honestly!), but it's down to preference.

I opted for rails and then bars, but others may differ. I have an HSE too and no probs with rails and bars.

If you have a sunroof you will need LR00220 rails.


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Post #293867 16th Mar 2016 11:58 pm
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dunkley201



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True, the OP did refer to rails but in the context I believe he was referring to bars. The expensive route is certainly to fit fore & aft rails then fit bars to those. However, it is more than twice as expensive as fitting removable bars when needed.
Mind you, we don't "gave a HEE" as we both have HSEs (not to be a pedant, of course)
Bob 10MY (Sept 09) TD4 HSE Auto in Stornoway Grey (Now Gone)

08 FL2 TD4 SE Manual in Rimini Red (Now Gone)

Post #293872 17th Mar 2016 12:31 am
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MrPotatoHead



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Dunkley...I have no idea what you are talking about..."gave a HEE"?! Wink

Well spotted! That'll teach me...

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dunkley201



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