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beninlondon



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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?

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Joe90



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no photo Wink .
Experience is the only genuine knowledge, but as time passes, I have forgotten more than I can remember Wink
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beninlondon



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

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Joe90



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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 Wink
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MG Midget Mk1 1962

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

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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........

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beninlondon



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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....

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Andy



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What roof bars are they?

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beninlondon



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

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beninlondon



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I've fitted the roof box and it fits great!
http://www.fullfatrr.com/gallery/albums/us...cture1.jpg

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Andy



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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.

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