roof rails

A roof rack is a set of bars secured to the roof of a motor car. It is used to carry bulky items such as luggage, bicycles, canoes, kayaks, skis, or various carriers and containers.They allow users of an automobile to transport objects on the roof of the vehicle without reducing interior space for occupants, or the cargo area volume limits such as in the typical car's trunk design. These include car top weatherproof containers, some designed for specific cargo such as skis or luggage.

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  1. S

    MG ZS Excite - Can you buy and fit MG made Essence roof rails?

    Hi everyone - has anyone bought and fitted the Essence roof rails to an Excite?
  2. M

    Roof rails load bearing or not

    Ok what's all this about MG5 EV roof rails being for decoration only ??? If you sell an estate car with roof rails with the correct roof bar attachment profile the expectation is that they can carry a load !
  3. Cafeg

    Roof rails

    We just noticed a problem with the roof rails after going through a carwash twice. The Paint has gone all spotty. Anyone else noticed this. It was a shell softwah carwash. The rest of the car paint is ok.
  4. WigglePig

    Roof rails as accessory..

    As I have a non-LR MG5 mine didn't come with the roof rails but I was wondering if they are available as an option for me to fit later? It's not that I particularly want roof rails but I could fit the antenna I wanted to install in the location where one of the rail feet bolt on so I can...
  5. J

    Standard range vs Long range - boot capacity and roof rails

    Hello, I'm looking into buying a used (pre-facelift) MG5 EV and am looking into the standard range vs the long range model. On parkers/autotrader etc I'm seeing a smaller boot size quoted for the long range model: 464l vs 578l for the standard range . I'm wondering if the sizes are indeed...
  6. A

    Carrying a load on the roof

    I asked the question of the dealer (Richmond, Southampton) and, after some checking, they confirmed the roof can carry a load of up to 75kg. MG do not have a carrier system, at least yet, but it is possible that someone makes a generic roof bar system that would fit, a bit like some older Fords...
  7. Miles Roberts CG

    Deal Agreed Yakima Whispbars with Thule Ocean 80 Roofbox - £250

    Used only a couple of times for display purposes. All keys / tools included. Rear opening Thule Ocean80 roofbox with lock, connected via T-track adapters to the Yakima Whispbar roof bars. Yakima roofbars are the best you can get. Minimal wind noise, very aerodynamic, and not cheap! These cost...
  8. M

    ZS Excite - Roof Rails?

    Has anyone added roof rails to their ZS Excite? Is it even possible? I was hoping to add bars to carry a storage box, for carrying bulky but not heavy stuff for a family holiday, like a pram, some kids toys. Probably no more than 20kg. I’m drawing a blank. Hoping someone can give me some news...
  9. M

    Do New MG5 Long Range now have official 75Kg roof rails?

    Do New MG5 Long Range EVs now have official 75Kg rated roof rails? There seem to be many articles and much controversy about the 'decorative only' roof rails on the original MG5s. I am hoping to buy a new MG5 Long Range EV as a family car and require functioning roof bars for bikes, etc., ...
  10. G

    Best cleaner for ZS EV Roof rails.

    I have noticed that as the temperature has started to drop the roof rails on my ZS EV have started to get an oxidised look about them. Can anyone recommend a good product for protecting them and bringing back the shiny appearance over the winter months.
  11. MG5

    Roof rails load bearing

    https://www.which.co.uk/news/2021/05/7-months-after-going-on-sale-mg-can-finally-say-whether-owners-of-its-electric-car-can-use-the-roof-rails/ Don't know if this might be useful to people confused or annoyed about the rails being decorative...
  12. J

    Roof rails (again)

    Looking at the specs on the long range MG5 the roof rails have a 75kg weight limit. Has anyone seen if the high range MG has different high weight rails?
  13. G

    Roof rails for Excite?

    Has anyone had roof rails fitted to the Excite?
  14. G

    Roof rails for Excite?

    Has anyone had a dealer or independent garage fit rails to the Excite?
  15. AndyNWuk

    UNIVERSAL FITTING ROOF RAILS

    I am looking to buy a pair of roof rails for my ZS EV. They will only be used for odd light carrying while I am renovating parts of my home like an odd length of skirting board etc. so nothing heavy. Since I traded in my Fiat Doblo for my wonderful ZS EV, I am missing the carrying features the...
  16. Stuart Wright

    Poll asking about your expectations of MG5 roof rails load capacity

    Poll asking about your expectations of MG5 roof rails load capacity. Please choose one from the answers in the poll. When you're done, please also vote in this poll: https://www.mgevs.com/threads/poll-asking-your-intentions-to-use-the-mg5-roof-rails.1327/ and this poll...
  17. Stuart Wright

    Poll asking whether you would consider buying the MG5 even if the roof rails are decorative only

    Poll asking whether you would consider buying the MG5 even if the roof rails are decorative only. I.e. not rated to carry loads. Please choose one from the answers in the poll. When you're done, please also vote in this poll...
  18. Stuart Wright

    Poll asking your intentions to use the MG5 roof rails

    Poll asking your intentions to use the MG5 roof rails Please choose one from the answers in the poll. When you're done, please also vote in this poll: https://www.mgevs.com/threads/poll-asking-whether-you-would-consider-buying-the-mg5-even-if-the-roof-rails-are-decorative-only.1328/ and this...
  19. G

    MG5 Roof rails decorative only

    The MG 5 Exclusive has roof rails, was advertised with roof bars, bike carrier and bike on top (now crudely airbrushed out), and until very recently MG were selling roof bars/bike carriers on the MG5 accessories page. However, the recently published manual says the roof bars are decorative only...
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