Roof boxes

2003bhoy · Jul 17th, 2009, 13:25

I was thinking about getting one of these for my S60 and was wondering what type of fittings are needed? Do I need to get roof rails fitted and then buy cross bars, or can I just buy the cross bars?

GMcL · Jul 17th, 2009, 14:17

If you look in the rain channels you will see two sets of lugs on each side, this is where the roof bars attach on the S60. The roof box then clamps to the roof bars.

2003bhoy · Jul 18th, 2009, 00:20

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Originally Posted by GMcL

If you look in the rain channels you will see two sets of lugs on each side, this is where the roof bars attach on the S60. The roof box then clamps to the roof bars.

Seen these but which type of roof bars/rails would be the ideal ones to fit. I'm looking at either a Mont Blanc or Thule roof box?

GMcL · Jul 18th, 2009, 09:22

Some people on here have gone with the Mont Blanc roof bars and found them to catch at the tops of the doors.
When I priced them, the Volvo ones with VOC discount were cheaper than the aftermarkets, the plus side being you know they were designed to fit the car.
Thule roofboxes are the same as genuine Volvo boxes so I would not expect any issue there.

Jul 17th, 2009, 13:25	#1
2003bhoy Member Last Online: Jan 17th, 2020 18:42 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Glasgow	Roof boxes I was thinking about getting one of these for my S60 and was wondering what type of fittings are needed? Do I need to get roof rails fitted and then buy cross bars, or can I just buy the cross bars?

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GMcL 0's and 1's Last Online: Jun 2nd, 2024 15:31 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: -	If you look in the rain channels you will see two sets of lugs on each side, this is where the roof bars attach on the S60. The roof box then clamps to the roof bars. __________________ 2011 Volvo S60 D3 R-design Premium - 2020 Focus ST estate automatic - 2020 KIA eSoul 150kW 64kwh EV Previous: 2005 Volvo S60 D5 Sport - 2017 Focus RS

Jul 18th, 2009, 09:22	#4
GMcL 0's and 1's Last Online: Jun 2nd, 2024 15:31 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: -	Some people on here have gone with the Mont Blanc roof bars and found them to catch at the tops of the doors. When I priced them, the Volvo ones with VOC discount were cheaper than the aftermarkets, the plus side being you know they were designed to fit the car. Thule roofboxes are the same as genuine Volvo boxes so I would not expect any issue there. __________________ 2011 Volvo S60 D3 R-design Premium - 2020 Focus ST estate automatic - 2020 KIA eSoul 150kW 64kwh EV Previous: 2005 Volvo S60 D5 Sport - 2017 Focus RS

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