How a roof rack can ruin a trip south
- August 16, 2022
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Recently, motorists have tasted the benefit of roof-mounted roof racks. Now there are many additional boxes of different sizes and capacities, so you can choose one for literally
Recently, motorists have tasted the benefit of roof-mounted roof racks. Now there are many additional boxes of different sizes and capacities, so you can choose one for literally every car. However, when using an additional “hozblok” there are many problems and even dangers. The AvtoVzglyad portal tells about them.
The car carrier is very easy to use. Especially if you go on vacation and have to take a lot of stuff with you. Luggage can be easily placed on the “roof”, so it is comfortable to drive and the view through the saloon mirror remains open, and not “forced” with family depots.
We also note that it is possible to rent a car box. To do this, leave your passport details and pay for the days of use. Usually the cost in a company providing such services starts from 1000 rubles per day.
At the same time, do not forget about the difficulties and even dangers associated with the installation of such a gadget. The first problem is that you have to pay more on toll roads. After all, the car box increases the height of the car, so the electronic controller determines that not a car, but a minibus has passed through the payment frame. This directly increases travel costs.
You have to be careful while driving. Not only does a car with an autobox start to consume 2 liters more fuel, its habits also change. For example, when driving with an oncoming vehicle, the car is thrown to the side. The fact is that the windage of the passenger car is increasing. You have to be ready for this and adjust the trajectory with the steering wheel. Otherwise, the car may “bump up”. Incidentally, it is also better not to make sudden movements with the trunk. After all, it will change the distribution of the center of gravity. Especially if you put something heavy in it. All this makes the car more difficult to drive. And it’s just impossible to get out of a slip. Especially if there is a pressure difference in the tires.
There are also nuances when braking. The box is attached to the roof rails, which can be quite slippery. And the fasteners just can’t stand it. As a result, with a sharp delay, the box will simply move forward. Of course he won’t fly a hundred meters away, but he can muffle the roof. As a result, instead of vacation, you have to go to services.
Photo: Drive2.ru (SergeyNikolaevic)
The car carrier is very easy to use. Especially if you go on vacation and have to take a lot of stuff with you. Luggage can be easily placed on the “roof”, so it is comfortable to drive and the view through the saloon mirror remains open, and not “forced” with family depots.
We also note that it is possible to rent a car box. To do this, leave your passport details and pay for the days of use. Usually the cost in a company providing such services starts from 1000 rubles per day.
At the same time, do not forget about the difficulties and even dangers associated with the installation of such a gadget. The first problem is that you have to pay more on toll roads. After all, the car box increases the height of the car, so the electronic controller determines that not a car, but a minibus has passed through the payment frame. This directly increases travel costs.
You have to be careful while driving. Not only does a car with an autobox start to consume 2 liters more fuel, its habits also change. For example, when driving with an oncoming vehicle, the car is thrown to the side. The fact is that the windage of the passenger car is increasing. You have to be ready for this and adjust the trajectory with the steering wheel. Otherwise, the car may “bump up”. Incidentally, it is also better not to make sudden movements with the trunk. After all, it will change the distribution of the center of gravity. Especially if you put something heavy in it. All this makes the car more difficult to drive. And it’s just impossible to get out of a slip. Especially if there is a pressure difference in the tires.
There are also nuances when braking. The box is attached to the roof rails, which can be quite slippery. And the fasteners just can’t stand it. As a result, with a sharp delay, the box will simply move forward. Of course he won’t fly a hundred meters away, but he can muffle the roof. As a result, instead of vacation, you have to go to services.
Source: Avto Vzglyad
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