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zagonda



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Roof Bars

Hi, Is any one using roof bars with out roof rails. I see THULE do some but i'm not sure how they fix ?

http://www.roofracks.co.uk/Thule-Fit-Guide...&id=11
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rchrdleigh



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England 2011 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Manual Baltic Blue

Been using Thule roof bars and feet since 2007 and have no complaints. Certainly hold a full roof box at 80 mph on French autoroute or ski rack at 90mph on German autobahn.
The feet fit around the top of the door surrounds and are tightened to stop them moving once fitted. The feet have rubber on them and do not leave any lasting marks on the paint or rubber trim around the doors.
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zagonda



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Thanks for the info, so they fit to the roof around the door top ?
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rchrdleigh



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Basically yes.

Easiest way to fit is open all the doors, place feet in position and tighten and then close doors normally.
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Busterboy



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Just bought a second hand set today with no fitting instructions for £30, a bargain from Gumtree. They fit great and doors close properly Razz
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PR



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I use a set of Mont Blanc ones. They fix in the same way as the Thule ones! Carry long ladders with no problems! 1998 300TDi Auto Disco, never to be forgotten.
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Tigger



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Re: Roof Bars

zagonda wrote:
Hi, Is any one using roof bars with out roof rails. I see THULE do some but i'm not sure how they fix ?

http://www.roofracks.co.uk/Thule-Fit-Guide...&id=11


I use these as well and they are absolutely brilliant. I've done thousands of miles with them. I recommend them wholeheartedly!

John.
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dunkley201



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I have the Prorack Whispbars. Very aerodynamic & quiet. Look good too. Thumbs Up 10MY (Sept 09) TD4 HSE Auto in Stornoway Grey (Now Gone)

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