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beninlondon

Member Since: 21 Jul 2018
Location: London
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2003 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 V8 Java Black

L322 2003 roof bars and roof box question

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Hi all, thought I'd post this in here than the technical section since (I hope) those reading probably have encountered the same question. I own an 2003 vogue that has the roof bar kit and locking bars. I want to get a roof box but the bars that go accross the car are curved (following the shape of the roof) but don't they need to be flat for a box to clamp to them? I've attached a photo to show the curvature. Is this normal?

Last edited by beninlondon on 21st Jul 2018 12:51pm. Edited 1 time in total

21st Jul 2018 12:43pm

Joe90

Member Since: 29 Apr 2010
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 6434

no photo .
Experience is the only genuine knowledge, but as time passes, I have forgotten more than I can remember
Volvo V70 P2 2006 2.4 Petrol 170bhp Estate SE
MG Midget Mk1 1962

Previous: L322 Range Rover TDV8 3.6 2008; L322 Range Rover TD6 3.0 2002; P38A Range Rover V8 1999

21st Jul 2018 12:48pm

beninlondon

Member Since: 21 Jul 2018
Location: London
Posts: 7

Done! Didn't realise I had to select it once I'd uploaded it.
Thanks for letting me know!

21st Jul 2018 12:51pm

Joe90

Member Since: 29 Apr 2010
Location: Hampshire
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Doesn't seem that bad a curvature. probably best to test a roof box on them, i would hazard a guess that there is enough "give" in the fittings to allow for the curve, and enough height to overcome the flat bottom of the box ? .
Experience is the only genuine knowledge, but as time passes, I have forgotten more than I can remember
Volvo V70 P2 2006 2.4 Petrol 170bhp Estate SE
MG Midget Mk1 1962

Previous: L322 Range Rover TDV8 3.6 2008; L322 Range Rover TD6 3.0 2002; P38A Range Rover V8 1999

21st Jul 2018 2:04pm

Alistair

Member Since: 11 Feb 2011
Location: Peterborough / Alicante / Andorra
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2013 Range Rover Vogue SE SDV8 Santorini Black

Also check the width of the bars (front to back) - IIRC they are wider than the Thule bars and not sure if all roof box clamps will fit around them........

21st Jul 2018 3:05pm

beninlondon

Member Since: 21 Jul 2018
Location: London
Posts: 7

Thanks all. I was wondering about the Thule vs Land Rover branded boxes. Thought they were the same, but perhaps the clamps are different. Suppose I should find one and find out! I want to get a bike carrier too but I think the curve in the bar may make it lopsided unless it's in the middle....

22nd Jul 2018 4:18pm

Andy

Member Since: 24 Feb 2009
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 2951

What roof bars are they?

17th Oct 2018 11:10pm

beninlondon

Member Since: 21 Jul 2018
Location: London
Posts: 7

Factory fitted roof rails and cross bars!
https://www.lrparts.net/cab000040pma-genui...-2012.html

18th Oct 2018 10:28am

beninlondon

Member Since: 21 Jul 2018
Location: London
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I've fitted the roof box and it fits great!
http://www.fullfatrr.com/gallery/albums/us...cture1.jpg

18th Oct 2018 10:29am

Andy

Member Since: 24 Feb 2009
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 2951

beninlondon wrote:
Factory fitted roof rails and cross bars!
https://www.lrparts.net/cab000040pma-genui...-2012.html

I saw a FFRR recently with roof bars, but they were fitted direct to the roof without the front-to-back bars if that makes sense.

23rd Oct 2018 4:51pm

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