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ryanst1982

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Inflatable roof rack
« on: October 19, 2009, 12:51:18 pm »
Just looking on Argos and have seen this inflatable roof rack for £50. Anyone got one or know anyone that has and if so whats the score with them. Look good for the money and a lot cheaper than other roof racks.

Any ideas if there worth it.

Cheers
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HIGH LEVEL WINDOW CLEANERS (scrimmy)

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Re: Inflatable roof rack
« Reply #1 on: October 19, 2009, 01:16:50 pm »
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9X7s7V1JM24

mmm...interesting...but i wont be investing ;D...so i am out
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LWC

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Re: Inflatable roof rack
« Reply #2 on: October 19, 2009, 01:32:00 pm »
Great idea.
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HIGH LEVEL WINDOW CLEANERS (scrimmy)

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Re: Inflatable roof rack
« Reply #3 on: October 19, 2009, 01:39:40 pm »
now if they could invent an inflatable ibc tank to put on top of the roofrack then i may be tempted LWC 8)
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ryanst1982

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Re: Inflatable roof rack
« Reply #4 on: October 19, 2009, 02:00:23 pm »
Cheers for the video link scrimman.

Ive bought it now just on the back of that. You should get commision. Then again if its s**t im blaming you ;D
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Murdie window cleaning

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Re: Inflatable roof rack
« Reply #5 on: October 19, 2009, 02:51:58 pm »
Looked good at 35 seconds, but I don't know about the product :o
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cozy

Re: Inflatable roof rack
« Reply #6 on: October 19, 2009, 03:41:44 pm »
Looks abit iffy to me mate. How much do you pay in UK for a decent roofrack? By the way Ryan, you been showing your firemans helmet to the lady custies lately? ;D
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wfp master

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Re: Inflatable roof rack
« Reply #7 on: October 19, 2009, 04:02:07 pm »
how d u tie ladders on that ?????
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ryanst1982

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Re: Inflatable roof rack
« Reply #8 on: October 19, 2009, 04:15:22 pm »
It comes with 2 harnesses that go inside the car and around the ladders but I have bought some extra bungees to make sure the ladder is stable. My car is a xsara picassso but doesnt even have roof bars so this was the cheapest option because I would need a complete roof rack with bars which is pricey from what I have seen. Will let you know how it all goes when it arrives.

And no Cozy unfortunately not  :D,  (i wish) have put on my cards and leaflets that its what I do like you all said to do on here but not sure if that has worked or not. Will keep it on though because cant see it doing any harm, unless someone hates firefighters in which case id wanna be giving them a wide berth anyway!
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ftp

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Re: Inflatable roof rack
« Reply #9 on: October 19, 2009, 04:26:09 pm »
Picasso bars are about £65 for the genuine pooroen ones. I chucked a pair in the skip only a couple of months ago.
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wfp master

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Re: Inflatable roof rack
« Reply #10 on: October 19, 2009, 04:27:51 pm »
Quote from: ryanst1982 on October 19, 2009, 04:15:22 pm
It comes with 2 harnesses that go inside the car and around the ladders but I have bought some extra bungees to make sure the ladder is stable. My car is a xsara picassso but doesnt even have roof bars so this was the cheapest option because I would need a complete roof rack with bars which is pricey from what I have seen. Will let you know how it all goes when it arrives.

And no Cozy unfortunately not  :D,  (i wish) have put on my cards and leaflets that its what I do like you all said to do on here but not sure if that has worked or not. Will keep it on though because cant see it doing any harm, unless someone hates firefighters in which case id wanna be giving them a wide berth anyway!
paddy hopkirk roof bars about £80 from halfords with the feet..
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ftp

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Re: Inflatable roof rack
« Reply #11 on: October 19, 2009, 04:35:29 pm »
I reckon with continuous use your paint will rub away?
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ryanst1982

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Re: Inflatable roof rack
« Reply #12 on: October 19, 2009, 04:37:54 pm »
Typical, always the way FTP. Id have had them, do you use a Picasso for your round then FTP

Not to worry, if there good, and all the reviews so they are, then it will be £50 well spent, because they are a lot more convenient than normal bars for my situation.

They will be used about 3 days a week maximum and when not in use they will be in there storage bag in the boot. Car isnt in the best condition anyway so a little paint chipping on top wont be to much hassle
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jonnyald

Re: Inflatable roof rack
« Reply #13 on: October 19, 2009, 04:41:20 pm »
looks a great idea !!
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R W C

Re: Inflatable roof rack
« Reply #14 on: October 19, 2009, 04:47:48 pm »
Quote from: Murdie window cleaning on October 19, 2009, 02:51:58 pm
Looked good at 35 seconds, but I don't know about the product :o

35 seconds was great  ;D
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TonyD

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Re: Inflatable roof rack
« Reply #15 on: October 19, 2009, 04:51:39 pm »
No good for ladders as it's not firm/static enough, and those straps/inflatable part is definitely going to rub marks and scratches into the paint. 
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ftp

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Re: Inflatable roof rack
« Reply #16 on: October 19, 2009, 05:01:17 pm »
Quote from: ryanst1982 on October 19, 2009, 04:37:54 pm
Typical, always the way FTP. Id have had them, do you use a Picasso for your round then FTP

No, I had two Picassos as family cars (one after another) then in a fit of temper I had a garage clear out and threw anything that wasn't screwed to the wall in the local skip.  ::)

Loads on ebay.
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LWC

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Re: Inflatable roof rack
« Reply #17 on: October 19, 2009, 05:07:25 pm »
Yes you could get a set for this car, but then you could keep the inflatable for all your cars. Cant see it running paint? And it would be firm enough when inflated.
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ryanst1982

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Re: Inflatable roof rack
« Reply #18 on: October 19, 2009, 05:13:22 pm »
Cheers Lord LWC that was my thinking. Hopefully its right. For the price and there versalitlity for use with any car I thought it was a good purchase. Anyone on here use a Picasso for ladders by any chance or is everyone on here fortunate enough to have a van
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ryanst1982

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Re: Inflatable roof rack
« Reply #19 on: October 19, 2009, 05:43:17 pm »
YWCS, did youe picasso already have roof bars or was the £80 all in?
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