Roof Boxes

[Duncan_5040313]

I tow a Compas Omega 524 with an Isuzu Trooper 5 dr.

I am thinking of fitting a roof box. Will this affect the stability of the tow or cause any other problems.

 

[Lutz]

So long as the weight of the laden roof box doesn't make the car exceed its GVW and/or max. permissible front and rear axle loads as well as the max. permissible roof load specified by the manufacturer, there's no reason not to use a roof box. In the case of a 5dr Trooper I'd be very surprised if you'd run into a problem unless you intend to smuggle a roof box full of gold bullion.

 

[Baines_5039899]

Hi, I have a 3.1 5 door trooper with a large roof box. I find it helps with towing of my sprite caravan by helping the airflow over the caravan. Only 1 problem !! you have to use a step ladder to load and unload the box. Roy

 

[Duncan_5040313]

To Roy & Lutz

Thanks for the advice.

 

[cliveinnotts_5040090]

I have towed with a 3.1 LWB trooper for 5 years pulling single and twin axle caravans with roof box it made no affect to the stability at all , with 75kg load capacity you can store loads of gear to keep the caravan free from awnings & kit whilst on one night stops on tour