Cars are used by drivers to transport goods and items. Due to their compactness, cars cannot transport long or bulky items. The trunk and interior do not meet the required dimensions. The only way out is to install a roof rack on the car.
Manufacturers, in pursuit of compactness, sacrifice the size of the car. Installing a roof rack eliminates issues related to the transportation of large cargo. A convenient and practical device that allows you to use the machine with maximum efficiency. Many people wonder how to install a roof rack on a car ?
Roof racks are used to move a variety of cargo. Construction materials, lumber, fishing gear, rubber boats, bicycles, skis and various household items. There are many models of car roof racks on sale, differing in the method of fastening, quality of material and cost.
At the end of the article you can see an interesting and useful video on how to install a roof rack on a car with your own hands. It complements the text material and helps you complete the installation yourself without outside help.
All about car roof racks: types, manufacturers, installation
Long car trips often involve the need to take a lot of necessary things with you. The capacity of the luggage compartment is often not enough, especially when you have to take equipment for outdoor recreation - skis, a bicycle, a tent, etc. By installing a luggage rack on the roof of a car, this problem is solved without high costs.
Load-bearing structures for different cars differ in the method of fastening and the shape of the racks. The differences between different models also include the quality of fit. Currently, components for the trunk of any car are sold on the market.
Homemade devices for transporting bicycles by car
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It's no secret that sometimes places that are considered beautiful are located quite far from where you live. Sometimes, in order to get to the desired section of a mountain highway, a cyclist has to travel several hundred kilometers. Of course, you can use a folding bicycle and carry it on the train. Or buy a trailer for a car. But a much better way out is a device for transporting the bike on your car. If you have one, of course.
Previously, in the eighties and nineties, when there were not so many “foreign cars” on the roads, car owners had access to perhaps the only way to transport a bike - lying down on the roof of a Zhiguli car, using a trunk. Sometimes it was possible to “shove” the bike with the front wheel removed into the back seat.
But scientific and technological progress does not stand still. For many years now, a decent bicycle rack can be bought in sports stores, sometimes in car dealerships, or ordered online.
Varieties
Modern car racks are made with rectangular steel or aerodynamic aluminum crossbars. Their load capacity is the same, but rectangular structures cost less.
The choice of roof rack depends on the type of roof of the car and the characteristics of the cargo being transported. The supporting system consists of transverse arches fixed to rails or installed in standard places.
Based on mounting methods, the following types of racks are distinguished:
What is important to know before installation?
To fully experience the benefits of using Turtle racks, it is important to follow the installation instructions correctly. Turtle Air rack kits include two roll bars, hardware with lock and keys, rubber pads, all necessary bolts and instructions.
Since the distance between the roof rails varies from vehicle to vehicle, and even within the same vehicle, the front and rear distances vary, the Turtle Air 1 rack bars move 5 cm on each side, allowing the crossbars to be extended by up to 10 cm. The load capacity remains the same and up to 75 kg. The maximum distance between the roof rails in this case is from 112 to 122 cm. If the arch is wider than the roof of your car, its design allows you to shorten it to the required size.
Turtle Air racks have a bolt that allows you to change the angle of the base of the support. This must be taken into account if your car has diverging roof rails. This ensures a tighter grip of the railing by the support. All places where the trunk comes into contact with the car roof rails have rubber spacers that protect the cargo from scratches and are also designed for mounting and dismantling the trunk without harm to the car roof.
Review of manufacturers
Among the popular manufacturers of luggage racks, European and American companies stand out. Product prices range from average to very high. Modern car racks have a wide range of functionality, but the main attention should be paid to the compatibility of the design with the car model. It is worth considering the rating of popular brands.
Thule
The products of the Swedish company Thule are not only practical, but also visually attractive. The luggage rack stops have a soft coating, the clamps are fixed with one click.
Distinctive features of the product:
The Thule brand produces luggage racks at an average high price.
Atlant
Luggage racks produced by the Russian company Atlant are in great demand among domestic motorists. Since the range of models is very wide, almost any machine can be equipped with the design of this manufacturer.
Features of Atlant racks:
The only drawback is the risk of purchasing a part that does not match the dimensions of the roof. Features of the assembly of structures are indicated in the detailed instructions.
Eurodetail
Among Russian luggage racks, it is worth highlighting the products. They do not create noise when moving and are equipped with rubber inserts that improve the stability of transported loads.
For fixation on a smooth roof, strong clamping paws are provided. Aluminum and stainless steel are used in the production of luggage racks of this brand. Such systems can load up to 100 kg.
Modern luxury car roof racks are most often made from hollow aluminum profiles with a complex shape. Crossbars are installed on special racks or adapters. The products differ in length and shape (some of them resemble a wing). Most models are universal. Each Lux product has a high build quality.
Ravon
Luggage systems for Ravon R2 cars represent designs for smooth roofs. The products are presented in a modular design, including supports, arcs and fasteners.
The trunk is installed behind the doorway. It is mounted on metal brackets - clamps. Their shape ensures reliable hooking of the structure to the edges of the body. The clamps have a special shape that takes into account the geometric features of the body.
Advantages and Limitations
The advantages of mounting a bicycle on a tow bar are obvious:
- aerodynamics – the bicycle is not located above the roof and has little effect on the aerodynamics of the car;
- ease of installation - although installing the bike in the holder requires lifting it 20-40 cm from the ground, this is not placing the bike on a car at your own height, and does not require special forces;
- cost – mounting on a tow bar is usually inexpensive, since the designs used are as simple and reliable as possible. In addition, such a holder is easy to make with your own hands;
- free roof - you can install a full-fledged car rack or case on the roof rails.
There are also disadvantages, and first of all these are problems with control: you need to go over all the bumps very carefully, since light bikes do not always hang on a kind of lever, and sudden movements can damage the equipment. For transportation, changes in dimensions also play a role. On narrow budget cars, bicycles will peek out over the edges of the body, while even on large cars, the additional 50-100 cm of body length poses a danger when braking, taking tight turns and moving backwards.
In addition, there are other disadvantages:
- contamination of the frame and mechanisms - during transportation the bikes are not covered, and dirt thrown from under the wheels of the car may appear on all components;
- the need for a towbar, which not all cars are currently equipped with;
- less reliable fastening - not all towbar brackets are reliable and well mounted enough to withstand the dynamic loads that arise when driving with such a load as 3-4 bicycles.
How to choose a roof rack
The supporting structure must meet safety and reliability requirements. When choosing a trunk for a car, take into account the profile of the crossbars. It is the shape of the product that determines its noise level and the degree of vibration when driving at high speeds. Modern aluminum bars with an aerodynamic profile are comparable in strength to steel. High resistance to deformation is ensured by special heat treatment of products.
By cost, roof racks for cars are divided into several classes:
When buying a carrier system for a car, it is better not to save money. Selecting a low-cost product will result in several problems for the car enthusiast - he will receive a model with low load capacity and poor aerodynamics, and certain difficulties will arise during installation. Products in the middle and high price segments are often equipped with additional mounts for sports equipment, bicycles, and boats.
The load capacity of most load-bearing systems is 75 kg. When choosing rectangular products, the figure can be increased to 100 kg. Fuel consumption when the trunk is unloaded increases by 0.2 liters per 100 km. It can be reduced by choosing products with an aerodynamic profile.
To choose a suitable product for the roof, you need to take into account the presence or absence of roof rails, as well as the need to install a removable box.
Bicycle rack on the tow bar: choose from popular ones
Our topic today is quite unusual - a bike rack on a tow bar. Not all car owners are fans of cycling. Although cycling, as I can say from personal experience, brings a lot of benefits and pleasure.
I managed to experience the delights of these devices with my own hands when I was faced with the need to transport several bicycles. Spring has come, I wanted to spend time outside the city. They suggested going for a bike ride. Although my bike was not the largest, I had problems loading it even into my far from small car. Then a friend offered to load everything for him. Well, yes, I thought, your Corolla is clearly larger than my X-Trail. But this sly guy happened to have a bike holder for 3 bikes at once. After that, I decided to share with you this trick for cars.
Kinds
If you decide to buy a bike rack for your car, you need to carefully think about what kind of design to install. There are several types of them, depending on the mounting location - on the back door, on the roof and on the tow bar. It was the latter that interested me most at that time. Although I am also considering the option with a roof and will discuss it with you in another article.
Towbar bike racks are divided into two categories:
- suspended structures;
- platforms.
There is a noticeable difference between them, so I propose to consider them separately.
Hanging bike racks
The suspended structure has a special fastening system, onto which two-wheeled vehicles are secured to the frame using clamp belts. The wheels themselves remain in the air, that is, suspended.
The drawings for such fastenings are elementary, so if you wish, you can even do it yourself. But I would advise buying a quality model. Hanging holders are easy to use and take up minimal space.
They are best used when traveling short distances.
I would include the following advantages of suspended structures for bicycles:
- compact dimensions;
- Convenient storage of a small device;
- reliable design;
- protection against damage to the machine itself;
- Possibility of transporting up to 3 bicycles.
Purchasing such devices in Orel, the cities of Volgograd, Moscow, Voronezh or St. Petersburg will not be a problem. Their price range is more than affordable. You can even take a used model so as not to spend extra money.
But I still adhere to the position of buying the platform at the moment.
Platforms
A bicycle platform for attaching a two-wheeled vehicle to a tow bar, in my opinion, outperforms suspended structures. Yes, it is more expensive and larger. But such designs are ideal for long trips.
The bicycles themselves are not suspended, but are mounted and fixed in the gutters with wheels. An important aspect is the presence of redundant light signals. They repeat the turn signals and braking signals behind the car. That is, bicycles do not cover them, unlike hanging holders, but make it clear to drivers behind you what your intentions are and what your next maneuvers are.
There is also a common fear - a fine for the fact that the bicycle rack and the bicycles themselves obscure the license plate. Again, some hanging devices will actually obscure the number. But on the platform, the sign can be displayed directly on the structure itself. And law enforcement officers will have no reason to fine you.
Key advantages include:
- the most convenient scheme for transporting bicycles;
- the ability to simultaneously use the structure for 4 bicycles - like a real Atlas, withstanding a significant load on its shoulders;
- free access to the luggage compartment;
- comfortable long trips;
- platforms are not closed
How to install and remove
To secure the additional trunk, the vehicle is placed on a level area. To correctly install the structure on the rails, just follow a simple assembly diagram:
Remove the new part in the reverse order.
Thus, in order to choose a roof rack for a car and install it correctly, you will need to learn a few simple rules. During operation of the structure, the reliability of fixation of all elements is regularly checked.
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Option 1. Luggage rack with gutter mounting (classic)
Such trunks appeared in the first half of the twentieth century, and are still used today - of course, on those cars that still have gutters along the edges of the roof. We have a lot of them in our country. For example, UAZ vehicles of the SGR family and Lada 4×4 are still produced with gutters. Simply put, “loaves” and Niva. And among the cars that are no longer produced - all the “classics”, “Samara”, Moskvich, Izhi and Volga.
According to the analytical agency Autostat, there are more than 10 million cars of the listed brands and models in the country with gutters on the roof. And this despite the fact that the size of the entire Russian vehicle fleet at the beginning of 2021 was 44.5 million vehicles. There are many such machines in neighboring countries - the former republics of the USSR and countries that were part of the socialist (eastern) bloc.
A classic car roof rack with gutters is a wide, flat basket raised on four (or six) legs above the roof surface. The main advantage of this type of luggage rack is its low cost. New products can be purchased for 2000–2500 rubles. You can buy Soviet-made luggage racks even cheaper on the secondary market, even though they are now in demand among vintage car enthusiasts as a stylish accessory. Today, luggage racks of this type are produced under the brands Atlant, Delta, Eurodetal, and Prometheus. In the USSR they were made by dozens of factories, including BelAZ. The production of Zhodino baskets of the ShP 60-00-02 and ShP 61-00-02 types (two-legged and three-legged, respectively) was closed only in 2018.
The second advantage of this design is versatility. On a classic roof rack you can transport anything of suitable size and weight (usually no more than 50 kg). And moving it from one car to another is not a problem with gutters. It is advisable to only do this with an assistant. The basket is quite large in size and weighs about 7 kg, even if it is made of hollow alloy tubes. Naturally, during installation, care is required so as not to damage the car body. And during operation, it is necessary to carefully secure the load with rigging slings. And it is advisable to cover it with a tarpaulin or water-repellent fabric.
With any type of roof rack, noise and fuel consumption increase, and the vehicle's center of gravity increases. You can slightly reduce noise and consumption by installing a visor on the front - a fairing called a fairing. But keep in mind that such an accessory may attract the attention of traffic police officers - from a distance it looks like special signals. It is rare on our roads. In European or American countries, on the contrary, it is difficult to find a car with a roof rack without a fairing, which would not have a large inscription like Thule, Menabo, Turtle, FicoPro or Yakima - these are brands of manufacturers of roof racks and accessories for them.
Russia has its own producers of fairings. One of them makes products under the brand of the same name - Fairing. Standard ones, made of acrylic, cost 1,700–1,800 rubles. With individual design - 2000 rubles.
Speaking of traffic police
In August of this year, the media began to talk about how traffic police officers are actively stopping and fining drivers for towbars and roof racks, citing illegal interference with the structure. And although the fine seems to be small - 500 rubles, it is still not pleasant enough.
The State Traffic Inspectorate had to publish a refutation, which said that they have fined and will fine only for homemade, uncertified designs. There are no complaints against owners of cars with factory-certified luggage racks, regardless of what brand they are - domestic or imported.
Cars with homemade roof racks are sometimes found on the roads, everyone knows this. So if your “goat” or “space” has a homemade trunk, it is better to remove it and replace it with a factory one. Or - even better (but also more expensive) - a modern product, with a certificate obtained from the seller. In general, it is worth stocking up on certificates when purchasing any luggage system.
Bike rack on towbar and traffic rules
I have a question for the respected community:
The car has a towbar. A bike rack is attached to it, and bicycles are mounted on it.
Problem: the license plate is not visible on the car; in principle, Gaia may become attached to this. There is a landing pad on the trunk, about which there is even a page in the instructions: draw a number!
Explicit solution. Correct.
The lights are connected. This is the standard.
About the license plate: I loaded the car, took the license plate, attached the trunk, attached the bikes, attached the license plate. I arrived, rented a license plate, took off my bikes, removed the trunk, attached the license plate, and locked the car. I went for a ride (along the Gulf). I decided to drive further/closer. He opened the car, took out the trunk, and took off the license plate. I attached the trunk, attached the license plate to the trunk, attached the bikes.
How is the number attached? In a week or two you'll be tired of rearranging.
You can’t do a third number - they’ll put you in jail. Make a dummy and write Copy or marker - not a standard sign - fine.
It’s not a big problem, 50 rubles, but I want to solve it fundamentally and in such a way that it doesn’t get ugly.
By the way, can anyone tell me what kind of mechanism for quickly fastening the license plate, like an eccentric or something else? With a secret, so as not to sleep?
Once he asked Gaius a question, he was afraid that he would get angry - he wrinkled his face, began to move his hands, muttered under his breath and did not react to those around him.
Option 3. No roof rails, no gutters
But what should those who have neither gutters, nor roof rails (and even mortgages for roof rails) do on their car? And we have a lot of such cars. For example, bestsellers Lada Granta, Hyundai Solaris and Kia Rio...
First of all, do not fall into despair, as the unforgettable Gleb Zheglov said. The designers have taken care of you too. You're lucky, you can do without roof rails by purchasing crossbars that are attached to the edges of the roof - "rack on a smooth roof", in the door arches - "rack behind the door opening." A Russian-made kit will cost a minimum of 2500, and a maximum of 7000 rubles.
If you plan to carry only skis on the roof, for example, you can do without a rack at all by purchasing just a pair of magnetic mounts (the average price is the same 7,000 rubles). But you won't be able to use them for other purposes. With a greater load, they can come off or crush the roof.
Do-it-yourself fastening
If you have enough free time and also have certain carpentry skills, then you can make a mount for your “two-wheeled friend” yourself.
Which one exactly? We answer: on the towbar or roof. What is needed for this?
- metal sheet;
- nuts;
- durable pipe made of metal;
- bolts;
- metal profile to create a stand.
To make the mount more attractive, you can purchase paint that matches the body color of your vehicle. It is also recommended to have the following tools on hand (in case they come in handy during the process):
- welding;
- drill;
- Bulgarian.
So, in order to attach a do-it-yourself mount (we are considering the option with a tow bar), you first need to bend the metal sheet into “something” that will resemble the letter “P”, using a vice. Having received two tubes, flatten their ends and make holes in order to attach them to the profile. We make holes for future bolts, and then cut two notches in the metal sheet corresponding to the distance between the front and rear wheels.
After the work has been done, we screw that curved sheet to the main stand, where we place the profile. Note that it is advisable to attach the tubes in such a way that they cover the bicycle frame. Basically, that's all. Depending on your vehicle, you can make several profiles to transport more than one bicycle.
Well, now you know how to transport your “two-wheeled friends” from one point to another. All that remains is to choose the most convenient way - buy fasteners or make them yourself...
How to make the right choice?
Of course, products from reputable brands, such as those listed at the beginning, are always preferable. They are widely known and value their reputation. If you come across an unfamiliar brand, don’t be lazy to find it on the Internet and read reviews about it. Real, not paid for, you can easily recognize them by their style. And, of course, before purchasing, you should carefully examine the luggage system with your own eyes and touch it with your own hands. Evaluate the weight, quality of manufacture and packaging, availability of certificates. You cannot buy one with broken geometry, burrs on metal or plastic, unevenly painted or without a certificate. Remember about traffic safety and the vigilance of the traffic police. A poor-quality roof rack can cause a serious accident or permanent fines.
What else will you need to buy?
As already mentioned, roof rails and crossbars are only the basis of the roof rack, but not the rack itself. If you plan to carry bicycles on the roof, you will have to buy additional mounts for them, locking wheels and frames. Before a road trip, for example, you will have to buy a cargo basket to transport a tent and spare wheels. And if you don’t want your things to get dusty and wet, you should opt for a plastic box. They come in different sizes and shapes, capacity, opening on one side or double-sided, with different fastenings to the crossbars and methods of securing the contents.
Keep in mind that the same car boxes, which may be needed only a couple of weeks a year, do not necessarily need to be purchased. You can borrow them during your trip from friends - road travelers or from a rental company.
But in general, experts notice that if a luggage system has already been purchased, people begin to use it constantly. Transporting a baby stroller, traveling to furniture and construction stores - everything becomes much easier. If the family has a dog that occupies the trunk (of a crossover, station wagon or hatchback), all the contents of the car’s trunk “moves” into the box on the roof.
Expert opinion
“It is important to note that the choice of trunk is made for a specific car. If selected incorrectly, the roof rack can damage the roof and even fall off. And for the right choice, we have a special selection on our website, which integrates catalogs of all manufacturers of luggage systems. The configurator takes into account the make, model and year of manufacture of the car - everything is extremely simple.
Also, before purchasing, I recommend contacting specialized stores that sell luggage systems. For dealers, the selection and installation of such systems is not part of their core competencies, and the choice is limited. In specialized stores you will receive competent advice, a good selection, as well as the availability of suitable models, and even free installation.
Cargo basket
A cargo basket is a metal platform with small sides for transporting a wide variety of cargo. Installed on the base rack.
To install the cargo basket, it is necessary to adjust the luggage arches in such a way that they coincide with the places where the brackets are attached. If the holes do not line up with the mounting brackets, you will need to drill them yourself. To secure the basket, use a wrench and hex keys, which may be included in the kit.
Types of fastenings, or why not every trunk is suitable for your car
For each of us, our own car is valuable in its own way. For some, comfort is important, while others need speed; some value prestige, while others value efficiency. And yet, most car enthusiasts will agree that a car is a universal means of transporting passengers and cargo.
However, often the standard interior and trunk of a car are not enough to quickly and comfortably transfer everything you need. In these cases, many drivers turn to the help of special car racks that are installed on the roof.
In the old Soviet times, this equipment was simple and universal. All cars and trunks fit together perfectly and quickly. The racks were attached to the roof of the car using drains, which almost every car had.
In the modern automotive world, everything is much more complicated. The car market is wide and varied. It presents a variety of models, both cars and luggage racks of domestic and foreign production. In order to choose the modification of the car trunk you need, you need to make a lot of effort. It is worth noting that some car manufacturers, even in the same model range of their own line of cars, use different options for luggage racks and their fastenings. Let's try together to understand this variety of forms and expressions of engineering thought.
The following 8 types of fastenings for roof racks can be distinguished:
Mounting on gutters
Pros: The trunk can be installed in any position, since the gutters run along the entire roof. You can install not a pair of rack racks, but for example 2 pairs. For cars with gutters, luggage racks and baskets are also produced. Universal, suitable for any VAZ classic, GAZ, IZH, Muscovites.
Mounting behind a doorway on a car with a smooth roof
Pros: suitable for most models, with a collapsible trunk design, when purchasing a new car, you often only need to buy an additional adapter, and use the same supports and arches. Even in the absence of locks, the arches are protected from removal by (usually) closed doors.
Cons: From the point of view of some car owners, the aesthetics of the car suffers. With prolonged intensive use, abrasions may occur at the point of contact with the roof/doorway.
Fastening the trunk to standard places (Fix Point)
The trunk is installed only where indicated in the relevant vehicle operating instructions, namely in standard places on the roof, and no imagination! In the absence of a trunk, the recesses of regular seats are often covered with decorative moldings.
Pros: manufacturers thought in advance that the car would be used to transport goods, which means high reliability of fastening is guaranteed.
Cons: limited choice, complete lack of ability to vary the position of the roof rack.
Mounting on longitudinal arches (on roof rails)
On vehicles equipped with longitudinal arches (rails), cross members are installed to transport cargo. As a rule, such crossbars can be secured at any distance from each other, which is convenient when transporting cargo of various or non-standard types and volumes.
Pros: Any variations in the location of the luggage bars, the structure does not come into contact with the roof, which means there is virtually no threat of scratching the roof or damaging the paint. When securing the load, the tightening straps can be passed through the roof rails.
Cons: The center of gravity of the load will be located higher compared to other mounts, which can negatively affect the vehicle's performance on the road.
Examples: All cars with roof rails, for example, VAZ-2111, Lada Priora station wagon, many foreign cars (usually SUVs or station wagons).
Mounting on integrated roof rails
Cars began to be equipped with integrated (merged, without clearance) roof rails relatively recently, usually station wagons or crossovers. Typically, such roof rails have special holes on the inside for securing transverse bars, but on many brands of cars you can also install universal bars without mounting screws.
Pros: The center of gravity is lower than in the case of conventional roof rails, the arcs can be moved along the roof rails (in the absence of fastening with screws).
Mounting the luggage rack on a T-shaped profile.
If there is a T-shaped profile on the roof of the car (also called “rails” or “runners”), then the arches are installed in them. Considered an ideal mounting option
Pros: installation is very simple, the bars can move along the entire roof of the car, and the supports and fastenings of the bars do not in any way come into contact with the roof of the car, which guarantees the absence of abrasions and scratches. Cons: There are practically none, except that automakers rarely equip their cars with a T-shaped profile, and they will only look appropriate on station wagons and SUVs and are unlikely to be suitable for sedan cars.
Example: All T-bar vehicles, e.g. Nissan Wingroad
Magnetic mount
Pros: Absolute versatility, ease of installation
Cons: Relatively small “carrying capacity”. Such luggage racks are intended primarily for transporting light, oversized cargo, such as skis or snowboards. In addition, magnets tend to “demagnetize,” which can be quite unpleasant, especially on the road.
Inflatable trunk
Pros: Absolute versatility, ease of installation
As a result of this article, we can highlight the following: when choosing a trunk, the main criterion should be safety during cargo transportation. You should not ignore the recommendations and advice of car and luggage rack manufacturers, the requirements of the Road Traffic Regulations regarding the transportation of goods, as well as common sense and everyday logic.
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Autobox
An autobox is a good choice as a trunk for a car. Due to its location, volume, streamlining and tightness, it:
- does not reduce the aerodynamic qualities of the car;
- expands cargo capacity several times compared to the internal trunk;
- reliably protects the cargo from dirt, dust and moisture;
- ensures the availability of luggage.
Almost any car enthusiast can install a car box with his own hands. The box is mounted on the main structure of the base trunk. This will require the largest possible distance between the crossbars. We fix the box on the frame with a bracket and special nuts around the perimeter. There are holes for the bracket at the bottom of the box. But, if, as a result of the design features of the trunk crossbars, the holes do not coincide with the frame, you can easily drill them yourself in the right place.
Useful tips when installing a car box:
- take into account the reliability of the basic trunk, because the car box is attached to it;
- install the autobox according to the instructions;
- If you have a hatchback body type, make sure that the box does not interfere with opening the rear door;
- install the autobox parallel to the earth's surface;
- Before each departure, be sure to check the reliability of the box’s fastening, as well as its locks. Do not forget that a poorly secured container can lead to an accident.
