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MODIFYING OR DETAILING YOUR I30 => EXTERIOR => Topic started by: Asterix on January 18, 2012, 19:36:45

Title: Roofbox - max weight on roof i30 hatch
Post by: Asterix on January 18, 2012, 19:36:45: I'm considering a roofbox, but can't seem to find any info about max weight on the roof.

Can anyone help... :question:
Title: Re: Roofbox - max weight on roof i30 hatch
Post by: rustynutz on January 19, 2012, 00:46:36: I see the blurb on the Hyundai Whispbar Quiet Roof Racks make mention of 75kg...... :undecided:

http://www.hyundai.com.au/Vehicles/i30/Accessories (http://www.hyundai.com.au/Vehicles/i30/Accessories)
Title: Re: Roofbox - max weight on roof i30 hatch
Post by: Ugly Mongrel on January 19, 2012, 00:54:39: Asterix, Perhaps you might look at one of these, in case you need to carry cycles. :razz: :razz:

(http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr343/umongrel/bike-rack.jpg)
Title: Re: Roofbox - max weight on roof i30 hatch
Post by: Dazzler on January 19, 2012, 09:34:02: Quote from: Asterix on January 18, 2012, 19:36:45
I'm considering a roofbox, but can't seem to find any info about max weight on the roof.

Can anyone help... :question:

Opa_1 has used one on a long trip.. If he doesn't comment on this thread PM him his name is Nic and he's a real nice fella (not on much now though.. off camping and stuff :whistler:)
Title: Re: Roofbox - max weight on roof i30 hatch
Post by: Asterix on January 19, 2012, 19:52:41: Quote from: rustynutz on January 19, 2012, 00:46:36
I see the blurb on the Hyundai Whispbar Quiet Roof Racks make mention of 75kg...... :undecided:

http://www.hyundai.com.au/Vehicles/i30/Accessories (http://www.hyundai.com.au/Vehicles/i30/Accessories)

I guess it would be ok to assume that the roof then is capable of carrying 75 kg.
Title: Re: Roofbox - max weight on roof i30 hatch
Post by: Asterix on January 19, 2012, 19:54:28: Quote from: Ugly Mongrel on January 19, 2012, 00:54:39
Asterix, Perhaps you might look at one of these, in case you need to carry cycles. :razz: :razz:

(http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr343/umongrel/bike-rack.jpg)

Thanks, but no thanks.. :Shocked: