roof box

Technical questions and answers about the Mazda Bongo

Moderators: Doone, westonwarrior

Post Reply
User avatar
turfite9999
Bongonaut
Posts: 83
Joined: Wed Jan 31, 2018 1:50 pm
Location: Blackpool

roof box

Post by turfite9999 » Wed Jan 31, 2018 5:28 pm

Hi Bongonaughts

can anyone advise if I can keep my roof box on my free top and raise it so long as the roof box is empty

Many thanks

turfite ](*,)
Last edited by turfite9999 on Wed Jan 31, 2018 6:02 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Bob
Supreme Being
Posts: 15255
Joined: Wed Oct 17, 2007 12:54 pm
Location: North Somerset

Re: roof box

Post by Bob » Wed Jan 31, 2018 5:41 pm

I believe 'Yes', but I don't have a roof box, and you may need to 'assist' the roof when raising. Just a little help with one hand.

And welcome to BF. 8)
User avatar
turfite9999
Bongonaut
Posts: 83
Joined: Wed Jan 31, 2018 1:50 pm
Location: Blackpool

Re: roof box

Post by turfite9999 » Wed Jan 31, 2018 5:45 pm

thank you for that :D Bob and thanks for the welcome
alant54
Tribal Elder
Posts: 994
Joined: Wed Feb 09, 2005 10:35 am
Location: Runcorn,Cheshire

Re: roof box

Post by alant54 » Wed Jan 31, 2018 8:55 pm

I had a roof box on my previous bongo with no problems raising the roof.. :wink:

mine was a cheapo thing from Motor World and my roofrack was a lightweight GRP one designed for the AFT and I suppose it depends on its weight as to need a little helping hand to get it fully up... :D

As Bob says..welcome to Bongo Fury.. =D> ..you will find a wealth of information on this forum so don't be afraid to ask what might seem to be a daft question because we have all thought that at sometime.
Good luck with you adventures... =D>

Alan
Alan...still plodding on....!
User avatar
sotal
Supreme Being
Posts: 1098
Joined: Mon Jun 01, 2015 8:52 pm

Re: roof box

Post by sotal » Wed Jan 31, 2018 10:36 pm

We have a New Dawn Conversions roof rack, with a Thule roof box (as per my avatar picture).

We empty it as soon as we arrive on site, then raise the roof with the empty box on. It usually lifts fine, but I often give it a gentle helping hand anyway in case there is any extra strain. Also undoing the zip on the roof tent helps to reduce the amount the roof is lifting.
Post Reply

Return to “Techie Stuff”