Buying guides & FAQs

Roof boxes

• Guide to Roof Boxes: The Basics
• Guide to Roof Boxes: Loading a roof box
• Guide to Roof Boxes: Maintaining and storing a roof box
• Do you have a roof box that will fit the Landrover Defender Expedition Rack?
• Do you have a tow bar box that will tilt far enough to allow me to open a vertical tailgate on a van?
• Which roof boxes will fit with a shark fin antenna/aerial?

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Roof bars

• Guide to roof bars: Steel or aluminium bars
• Guide to roof bars: Through or flush bars?
• Guide to roof bars: Different vehicle roof types
• Guide to roof bars: Attaching items to roof bars
• Guide to roof bars: How much can I fit on my roof bars?
• Can I fit a roof top tent to any type of roof bars?

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Bike carriers

• Bike Carriers: Our guide
• Roof mounting bike carriers
• Tow Bar Bike Carriers
• Rear mounting bike carriers
• Bike carriers for eBikes / electric bikes
• Bike carriers for children's / kids bikes

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Dropracks

• You recommend a Dropracks Sport, can I go for an XL size instead?
• Can you use a roof tent on Dropracks?
• Which accessories work with Dropracks?
• Can I use a Droprack on the Thule SmartClamp van railing system?
• Which bike carriers will fit Dropracks?
• Which Kayak carriers will fit Dropracks?

Dog guards and cages

• Can you use a Dog Guard on the front seats?
• How do you fit/secure the 4Pets dog crates in the car?
• How far apart are the bars on the door of the 4Pets Pro crates?
• Can you change which side the door opens from on a 4pets PRO Dog Cage?
• Can I carry two dogs in a dog bag?
• Can you use the 4pets dog crates on the back seats of a car?

Watersports carriers

• What do I need to carry a canoe?
• Can I fit two Yakima ShowDown boat carriers on my roof bars?
• What do I need to carry a surfboard?
• What type of kayak carrier should I choose?
• Can I carry my board on its side, in order to fit it next to a roof box?
• What do I need to carry a paddleboard/SUP?

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Car boot liners

• Do you have a SafeBag to fit my car?

Seat covers

• Are seat covers OK to use on heated seats?
• Are your seat covers suitable for leather seats?

Roof Tents

• Which vehicles can safely carry a roof tent
• Which roof bars can be used to carry a roof tent
• Is it OK to fit a roof top tent to any car?

AutoSock car snow socks

• Are AutoSock approved for use in the Alps where “snow chains” are compulsory?
• My tyre size is not listed on my AutoSock packaging, do I have the correct size?
• Can I use AutoSock if I have twin wheels?
• I have a rear wheel drive. Do I need AutoSock on the front wheels as well?
• I have a 4x4. Which wheels should AutoSock be fitted to?
• How do I find the right size of AutoSock

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Snow chains

• Which snow chains are best for driving on tarmac?
• I need snow chains but my handbook says 'no fit'
• What are 'self-tensioning' devices?
• What is a J number?
• Where do I find my tyre size?
• How fast can I drive when using snow chains?

Ski / snowboard carriers

• How many pairs of skis can I carry in a ski carrier?
• Can I carry fishing rods in a ski carrier?
• Can I fit a ski carrier next to a roof box?
• If my skis or snowboard are in a bag will they fit in ski carriers?
• How do I carry skis / snowboards on the roof?