Roof rack questions

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Fri 24 Jul 2009 12:58
Roof rack questions - awbp
Over the next couple of weeks I need to move a double bed from London to Herefordshire. I normally hire a van for this sort of thing, but could I do it with a roof rack? The frame of the bed comes apart, so it's really just 4 bits of wood and a mattress. I'm sure it's possible for short distances, but is it safe for a 150 mile journey?

In the same vein, it possible to buy a 'tray' to fit onto roof bars? In September we're going on holiday, and unless I buy a new estate car in the next few weeks we'll be going in our 307. I've considered roof boxes but we need to take a pram and a wheel chair, so a 'tray' to carry awkward shaped objects sounds easier.
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Fri 24 Jul 2009 13:10
Roof rack questions - drbe
This was discussed recently.

www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=76488&...f
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Fri 24 Jul 2009 13:52
Roof rack questions - henry k
>>... it possible to buy a 'tray' to fit onto roof bars?
>>
Yes. they are readily available at all sorts of prices.
example
www.thule.com/Thule/ProductListPage____83290.aspx
Halfords show Thule ( probably the most expensive brand) from £49.99
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Fri 24 Jul 2009 15:06
Roof rack questions - BobbyG
Re your mattress, be very very careful about carrying on a roofrack. As they are so flexible they lift with the wind and turbulence and without some serious tying down, could present you with some issues!
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Sun 26 Jul 2009 09:19
Roof rack questions - Cliff Pope
I've moved loads of stuff on a roof rack. As long as the weight is within the specification for the rack, and it is secured down, you are fine. I was stopped once carrying two large wardrobes side by side, but the policeman was satisfied after seeing that it was a substantial rack and the load was double roped down at several points.

Good point about the mattress. Air gets underneath and lifts it. I've seen a large rubber dinghy fold in half and nearly lift a car off the ground like para-gliding.

Think about ropes fore and aft as well as side to side, and always double up. A slightly loose rope can fray rapidly. Stop and re-check frequently.
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Sun 26 Jul 2009 09:26
Roof rack questions - gordonbennet
It will help if you can use the bed frame to box the mattress in top and bottom.

Then as said tying down well will be fine, i just hope the weather is too..;)
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