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pjgraham86
 


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Roof Bars - Thule or LR ?

This seems to have been debated briefly before but I'd like to canvas views before I take the plunge.

We thought we could get along without the roofbox on our D4 but the Easter holiday experience demonstrated that parents plus kids plus large dog cage and luggage isn't going to work without one !

A mate of mine has Thule Aero bars going spare (for a fair price) so I'd just need to get the feet pack and the fitting kit for the D4 roof rails (standard size).

TLO assures me that the LR bars are a doddle to fit (and therefore I hope a doddle to remove). We won't keep them on permanently so it will be important to us to be able to add and remove them readily as and when required.

The LR bars look better IMHO and if they are also easier to deal with than faffing around with footpacks etc then I will go with them.

Anybody out there have a view ?

Cheers

P
  
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I have a set of Thule roof bars. Once they've been set up they too are a doddle to put on. They aren't as pretty as the LR ones, but I only put them on when I need them. One benefit mine have is that they are wider than the LR bars, so should you need the extra width.......... If I was buying new, I would have the LR ones for their looks, but I got them second hand for much less than the genuine ones, and therefore was a no brainer.
  
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Agree with Nigel, LR look better but with the Thule bars extending past the footpack then theres more space and you can secure the load better. Thumbs Up
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The extra width and the overhang past the mounts for roping stuff on Whistle
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+1 for Thule - just for the extra width.
  
Post #92258819th Apr 2012 6:09 pm
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Another vote for Thule - for the extra width.

Our roofbox comes as far out as possible for ease of access when you are away from home & a set of steps. In this configuration (certainly with our roofbox - which isn't massive) you can still fit 2 bike carriers on the roof too. (See below - bike carriers were removed at this point). Wouldn't be possible without the extra width.

We're in Glasgow if you are desparate to see / try before you buy. I've marked the positions for the bars with a couple of spots of clear laquer in the rails which means putting them on is quick and effortless.

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pjgraham86
 


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Thanks for all the replies, guys.

I don't really need extra width as we have a towball mounted bike carrier.

That said, the roof box we have is one of the largest of the Thule range (width and length) so maybe Thule bars are a safer bet overall if not too fiddly to remove on a regular basis.

Cheers

Peter
  
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haroosh
 


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just recently got the LR ones and they are so easy to take on and off. They get my vote...
  
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I've just bought some Thule sliding bars and plan to use them with a rack, I'll let you know how I get on with them.
  
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This is what I fitted (all Thule):

Xpedition 821 (the bigger of the two racks)
Slide Bar 893 (shorter, cheaper bars are available and fit D3s)
Footpack 753
Rapid Kit 3027

Total cost just over £600

Not too bad to fit but it isn't going to be a quick job removing and refitting them each time.

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Can recommend a Thule roof bag vs box, smaller. It easy to pack away & store when on hold,
That way you're not driving round with an emty box for a week or so
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I have some LR roof bars for sale if anyone needs them....... Whistle
  
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I recently got some Thule bars and the noise they make drives me mad Sad Had loads of Thule stuff on previous cars and they never made a sound, thinking I might have to eBay them and got OEM bars. I got the expensive Thule Wing Bars - thought they would be silent on the move...
  
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Here's my set up if it helps, all LR

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Bramley wrote:
I recently got some Thule bars and the noise they make drives me mad Sad Had loads of Thule stuff on previous cars and they never made a sound, thinking I might have to eBay them and got OEM bars. I got the expensive Thule Wing Bars - thought they would be silent on the move...

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