Frontera roof top box or tray
Submitted: Thursday, Oct 13, 2005 at 20:43
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Member - rengatt (VIC)
Hi All,
I am trying to source either a roof top carry box or wire luggage box for a Frontera.
The Frontera factory fitted roof racks are bowed across the car (the centre of the roof rack is higher that the side rails).
Is there any one that has found a sutable setup or do I need to go to the expense of changing the roof racks as every one is telling me.
Thanks in advance,
cheers,
Reply By: Vince NSW - Friday, Oct 14, 2005 at 08:44
Friday, Oct 14, 2005 at 08:44
Sorry all bad news. I had to fit a set of Rhino racks so that I could put the basket on.
I have used Sports bar, but am about to change over to rails along the length of the roof so that I can fit 3 bar and a bigger basket. The norm for our trips is to only carry an extra spare wheel / tyre on the rack, but we will be doing a few trips without the Camper so need extra length for the swags.
Vince
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Follow Up By: Member - rengatt (VIC) - Friday, Oct 14, 2005 at 15:19
Friday, Oct 14, 2005 at 15:19
Thanks Vince,
thought as much,
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Follow Up By: Member - rengatt (VIC) - Friday, Oct 14, 2005 at 15:21
Friday, Oct 14, 2005 at 15:21
Thanks Vince,
Thought as much, Could you provide a rough estimate of what it cost to get the new racks.
Ren
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Follow Up By: Vince NSW - Friday, Oct 14, 2005 at 16:09
Friday, Oct 14, 2005 at 16:09
Ren, All up Basket Roof rails bars & bases $800. Not a cheap encounter.
How soon do yo need to do the rack ?
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Follow Up By: Member - rengatt (VIC) - Friday, Oct 14, 2005 at 16:38
Friday, Oct 14, 2005 at 16:38
Going away in a fortnight unsure of final location but reckon we will end up in
Wilcannia or
Bourke,
There is a guy at work who might be able to make up a flat rack out of tubed steel that will attach to the exisitng roof rack which will provide a cheaper alternative. He has done most of the work on his own ute and the quality is quite good.
It will not be carrying much weight up there, only a couple of bags with clothes and the swag.
Will probably try this as $$$$ ways it is more preferable.
If it doesnt work looks like I use the trailer.
Had a look at yout rig profile and looks like you almost have the Frontera where you need it.
Ren
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Follow Up By: Vince NSW - Friday, Oct 14, 2005 at 16:49
Friday, Oct 14, 2005 at 16:49
The Aux fuel
tank goes in in 3 weeks so it's almost there. It was my wifs every day car but with the price of petrol, I got her a new little run about, so now the fronteria is MY toy.
Vince
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Follow Up By: Member - rengatt (VIC) - Friday, Oct 14, 2005 at 16:54
Friday, Oct 14, 2005 at 16:54
Similar situation the Frontera is the family car, although the boss is allowing me to trade in the ford to get a another 4by as my toy.
I have just about finished the
water storage
tank that goes under the rear of the car complete with hose and fittings to save a bit of internal space, and then I'm done, she wont let me put a bull bar on.
you at work?
Ren
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Reply By: frontera - Tuesday, Nov 08, 2005 at 02:00
Tuesday, Nov 08, 2005 at 02:00
Hi Fronti guys!
Can't help with the roof-rack,but I do have the auxiliary fuel
tank-fantastic,especially across the Nullabor.
Has anyone tried putting 16 inch rims on a Fronti?
Love to hear from you.
Jim
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