Help with an idea - fabricate a front-boot

[dan the man]

u thought about using the parcel shelf???? under the glass? Ok no rear view but doable

[havoc]

u thought about using the parcel shelf???? under the glass? Ok no rear view but doable

Hi Dan,

Interesting idea, but it would probably cook anything under there, plus would lose rear-view for the whole journey down and back. I did have the same thought very briefly to start with, but was quickly dismissed.

[sassthathoopie]

My brother and I I managed 2 weeks camping during our euro road trip. Plates, pots, stove, tent, stools, sleeping bags, bedrolls, and walking gear.

It's a case of adapting the way you pack the car. Pack it like a rucsac and you can fit in a remarkable amount of kit. The space behind the seats is very generous unless you're a giant.

I have two soft bags designed for the rear deck of my MX5 that fit nicely behind my seat. 2 bed rolls unrolled fitted behind the passenger one. I think the sleeping bags went in there too. Cool bag went in the passenger footwell.


Camping on the Stelvio Pass


Austria


Camping amongst relic foxholes just above Foy (Bastogne - site of the Battle of the Bulge)

Was an awesome trip

Best of luck with yours, I'll be interested to see how the front boot comes off. I've wondered about using the space as well. At the moment all I keep there is the tyreweld.

[Senna88]

Did you get anywhere with this in the end Havoc? I'm looking to do the same, need to fit 2 months worth in the car....though I was thinking of just using bungee cords and rope to keep the box in place rather than needing to remove the spare wheel holder and drill something...

[Problem Child]

I can't see how a roof box would be secured to the roof especially as the gap is so tight between the door glass and the roof line. Plus I can't imagine an option was available for a supercar?

Roof boxes...on an NSX...whatever next....tow bars and Caravans???

[TheSebringOne]

I think this has got to be the ultimate roof box!

http://blog.campingequipmentshop.co.uk/reviews/product-review/thule-lightning-roofbox/attachment/koenigsegg_agera_r-thule_lightning-ashx/

[STEVEW]

Just a thought. How about something like a drum case. Similar diameter to the spare wheel. Then fabricate fixing device in same area as removed spare. Or any case for that matter that is similarly sized to spare.

http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=dru...D7%3B430%3B519

[Senna88]

I think drum cases will generally be too wide to fit in, I do have a bike pannier which is waterproof obviously so might give that a go.

Steve YHM by the way.

[Senna88]

Just in case anyone's interested, the bike pannier bag fit quite well, its close to the radiator fan (touching in fact) but the fan itself doesn't foul the bag so I think it'll be ok. Obviously there's less airflow going around now but can't see that being a problem?

[TheSebringOne]

I wonder if there will be any heat issues? Just thinking when we get the odd bit of sunshine in the Summer &
there is no air circulating around?