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    How to Stop Roof Box from Bouncing

    Kingsley ClarkeBy Kingsley ClarkeJuly 6, 2022Updated:July 6, 2022No Comments3 Mins Read
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    A bouncing roof box is probably the 2nd most vile thing that you will in all likelihood will come across in your life. It can drive you nuts if not taken care of. Of course, it is annoying as hell and if not stopped, will definitely damage your car. It can cause the box to come loose and fly off the roof. However, there are a few things that you can do to help prevent this from happening.

    Secured Platform

    First you need to provide the roof cargo box a reliable platform to sit on. Contrary to what most people believe, this can be achieved rather easily. All you have to do is to spread out the crossbar kit as far as possible. This will help the cargo box to stabilize itself.

    Weight Distribution

    While packing things in the roof box, you need to make sure that you are not adding too much weight at the front because that would make the box tilt forward and increase the chance of it bouncing. Put the maximum weight in the middle of the cargo box. Fifty percentage of the total weight should be equally distributed between the rear and the front. Whereas the rest 50% should be placed in the middle of the roof box. Of course, you can always make adjustment as per the need.

    Bolts

    You also need to double check the bolts that are attached to the box. Make sure that those bolts are not loose. You might want to use a wrench to slightly tighten those bolts. But, make sure you do not overdo it or else, either the crossbar or the bottom of the roof box will get damaged.

    You need to make sure that all the knobs have got the same number of turns. This will help you to make sure that the roof box is not too loose or too tight.

    Compatibility

    You simply can’t attach a roof box to any car. It needs to be compatible with the make and model of your car. First you need to take a proper measurement of the roof of your car and then you need to go out in the market to find a compatible roof box. The easiest way to do that is by locating the center mounting holes inside the box to the end of the box.

    Make Changes in the Placement

    Another way to reduce rattling of the roof box is by placing the box further back. However, by doing so, it might interfere with the rear hatch. You will have to be really careful while opening the rear hatch otherwise, it might end up damaging the box. By changing the position of the roof box, you will be able to cut down on the wind resistance. This will also help to increase fuel efficiency.

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    Kingsley Clarke is the kind of guy who loves to talk about cars. He's the sort of person who knows all about makes and models, and he's always happy to share his knowledge with others. In his spare time, Kingsley likes to experiment with his own car, attaching things like roof boxes and roof tents. He's also an avid driver, and he enjoys taking his car out for long drives on the open road. Kingsley is the kind of person who is always up for a good conversation about cars. So if you ever find yourself in need of a chat about automobiles, be sure to seek him out. You're sure to have a good time.

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