Canvas roof bags
Submitted: Monday, Apr 26, 2010 at 17:06
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Hi guys
Maybe a silly question, but then again ...
I'm looking at getting a canvas roof rack bag for the cruiser. Looking on the
Southern Cross &
MSA websites, their bags are both 1200mm wide.
Our ARB roofrack is 1120mm wide, meaning these bags are too wide. Is the 80mm extra width of the bag likely to create any issues/problems?
The alternative is to have a bag made up, but I'm assuming that 'made to order' will cost more than 'off the shelf'.
If you have one of the newer
Southern Cross bags, what are your thoughts of them being extendable height wise (25mm to 45mm)?
Also looking at
In Front Camping who have a range of different sizes. I like how the flap over the zip goes all the way to the bottom of the bag, but am confused with their comments that the zip (only one zip puller?) runs along one 'long and two short sides' (meaning it opens to the side? and has a covered zip end across the front of the bag - allowing moisture to wick in while driving?). Also what is the quality of these bags like compared to
Southern Cross or the MSA bags?
many thanks in advance.
Ian
Reply By: chisel - Tuesday, Apr 27, 2010 at 08:44
Tuesday, Apr 27, 2010 at 08:44
I have an MSA bag and I think it would be ok in your 1120mm roof rack. Not ideal but ok.
It is
well made - heavy duty rubber base and extra cover over the top to help with waterproofing. Had
mine in quite a bit of rain on its first trip and no problems.
I must admit I would probably appreciate the extra space in the
southern cross (on its high setting) but the MSA looked a touch stronger and more water/dust proof to me.
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