V70: General - Roof rack

PEGE63 · Oct 5th, 2013, 16:53

Got Thule Aero bars for my bikes (4 of using Thule bike racks) and will buy the correct fitting for the V70 as my old ones do not fit, not a big deal.
Anyway, I can not find anything in the hand book as to where to locate the bars on the V70. The T manual was quite specific as to ideal mounting points, any suggestions?

clivea · Oct 5th, 2013, 17:53

On my 2010 XC70 I position the rear bar about centrally between the rear and 'middle' support. The front cross bar then goes wherever its required dependant on the length of what I am carrying. The distance between the middle and front supports is quite long so if possible I try and site the cross bar near to a support. But given the strength of the roof bars and the limitations on roof load my main aim is to try and get the load balanced within the length of the passenger compartment if possible. But with loads like triple extension ladders its not always feasible.

Oct 5th, 2013, 16:53	#1
PEGE63 Master Member Last Online: Mar 18th, 2023 11:23 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Stenungsund	Roof rack Got Thule Aero bars for my bikes (4 of using Thule bike racks) and will buy the correct fitting for the V70 as my old ones do not fit, not a big deal. Anyway, I can not find anything in the hand book as to where to locate the bars on the V70. The T manual was quite specific as to ideal mounting points, any suggestions? __________________ Peter V70 D5 (185) SE Sport, Geartronic, 58 MY08 4C. 133k (before Avensis 55 95K, P97 945 LPT 2.3FK 113K and J92 945 2.0T 165K)

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clivea clivea Last Online: Dec 10th, 2014 12:38 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Country	On my 2010 XC70 I position the rear bar about centrally between the rear and 'middle' support. The front cross bar then goes wherever its required dependant on the length of what I am carrying. The distance between the middle and front supports is quite long so if possible I try and site the cross bar near to a support. But given the strength of the roof bars and the limitations on roof load my main aim is to try and get the load balanced within the length of the passenger compartment if possible. But with loads like triple extension ladders its not always feasible. __________________ Cheers Clivea April 2014 Subaru Forester XE Lineatronic. 2010-April 2014 XC70 SE Premium 205ps D5 Geartronic AWD 2010MY Oyster Grey

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