Roof Mounted / Overhead Carrier for Swift, Santro etc

vishnugs · 26th February 2007, 14:36

Hi Guys,

I travel a lot with lot of luggage. A removable roof mounted carrier on my Swift would make it very easy to carry them. In the US, I have come across roof mounts for carriers suitable for gutterless roof like that of Swift, has any one seen such installations on Swift or does any one know where this can be done in Bangalore.

I think even Innova has no gutters and would use a similar config like
Thule #400XTR Rapid Aero Gutterless Complete Car Roof Mounted Rack System. Set of 4 Aero #400XTR Tower Feet, Fit Kit and Load Bars.

Vishnu

jango · 26th February 2007, 15:23

carriers for Swift !! never seen one !!

rjstyles69 · 26th February 2007, 15:45

hey vishnugs , I think there is a brand of removable roof mounted carrier which is available for a Swift and Alto. If possible check AutoCar last month (Jan) edition . I remember having read about it and have seen an Alto in Bangalore also with that carrier.

artofzen · 26th February 2007, 16:42

Thule has carrier for most cars.

rkg · 26th February 2007, 17:03

check tropicool website. they have more than 10 models. their bangalore dealer is
Future tech electronic tech, peenya. no is 28390293/9844039248 as per the website

rjstyles69 · 26th February 2007, 17:10

Quote:

Thule has carrier for most cars

Bingo thats the brand. Couldnt recall,damn my rusted brains

. Thanks Artofzen.

satish_appasani · 26th February 2007, 20:15

I can't recollect but somebody recently mentioned that having a roof carrier is illegal on private registration cars. It is only allowed on taxi registration cars.

Don't flame me. It sounded weird even to me and i am not sure how correct is that.

danlalan · 26th February 2007, 21:00

well this is true..but then again i dont think it matters..

gbpscars · 27th February 2007, 20:24

roof-top carrier on a swift!!!

hmm i wish people traveled lighter.

no hurt meant to you Vishnu, this is just my personal grumble each time I pack to travel on the highways. atleast some tribal noises that i made managed to convince my folks that a roof-top carrier on an OHC will bring about a masacre.

why dont you think of a trailer or a caravan instead?

theMAG · 27th February 2007, 21:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by gbpscars

roof-top carrier on a swift!!!

hmm i wish people traveled lighter.

why dont you think of a trailer or a caravan instead?

I agree, completely.

vishnugs · 28th February 2007, 12:50

Hi Friends,

Thanks a lot, I have got good pointers from the thread to look out for a carrier.

Dont worry folks, I wont spoil the image of the swift with the carrier always ;-) I would just want it when I go on a long tour with 5 passenger, thats why I said I was looking for a removable one.

Vishnu

speedzak · 28th February 2007, 16:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by vishnugs

I would just want it when I go on a long tour with 5 passenger, thats why I said I was looking for a removable one.

Vishnu

Thule is the way to go then. It can be unlocked by just a turn of key!!
Very easy to fit and remove. The rails will stay on the car though!

vishnugs · 28th February 2007, 17:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedzak

Thule is the way to go then. It can be unlocked by just a turn of key!!
Very easy to fit and remove. The rails will stay on the car though!

Are there dealers for Thule products in South India (preferably in Bangalore)?

litesaber · 14th April 2008, 11:11

Hello,

I have a 2004 Santro and make frequent trips to pick up relatives from Bangalore Airport. If there are more than two-three ppl with luggage I have to hire a cab :( (I will not be able to afford it when the new airport comes online).

Any suggestions for fitting an overhead carrier on the Santro? I have seen one-two fittings but they are off low quality like the ones you see on IndiCabs.

Is the Santro roof designed to take the weight of overhead luggage?

I think I have done due dilegence on the forum but could not find a related topic. Pleae direct me if one exists.
thanks!

harsha.cs1 · 9th March 2009, 12:11

hey, there are other links which indicate that thule and tropicool could have solutions for you. there are good looking racks like the one on fiat palio adventure. do check them out.

26th February 2007, 14:36	#1
vishnugs BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 173 Thanked: 59 Times	Roof Mounted / Overhead Carrier for Swift, Santro etc Hi Guys, I travel a lot with lot of luggage. A removable roof mounted carrier on my Swift would make it very easy to carry them. In the US, I have come across roof mounts for carriers suitable for gutterless roof like that of Swift, has any one seen such installations on Swift or does any one know where this can be done in Bangalore. I think even Innova has no gutters and would use a similar config like Thule #400XTR Rapid Aero Gutterless Complete Car Roof Mounted Rack System. Set of 4 Aero #400XTR Tower Feet, Fit Kit and Load Bars. Vishnu
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26th February 2007, 15:23	#2
jango BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New York & kotayam Posts: 800 Thanked: 23 Times View My Garage	carriers for Swift !! never seen one !!
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26th February 2007, 15:45	#3
rjstyles69 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bengalooru.. Posts: 4,344 Thanked: 845 Times View My Garage	hey vishnugs , I think there is a brand of removable roof mounted carrier which is available for a Swift and Alto. If possible check AutoCar last month (Jan) edition . I remember having read about it and have seen an Alto in Bangalore also with that carrier. Last edited by rjstyles69 : 26th February 2007 at 15:47.
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26th February 2007, 17:03	#5
rkg Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: bangalore Posts: 1,044 Thanked: 597 Times	check tropicool website. they have more than 10 models. their bangalore dealer is Future tech electronic tech, peenya. no is 28390293/9844039248 as per the website
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26th February 2007, 20:15	#7
satish_appasani Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,113 Thanked: 105 Times View My Garage	I can't recollect but somebody recently mentioned that having a roof carrier is illegal on private registration cars. It is only allowed on taxi registration cars. Don't flame me. It sounded weird even to me and i am not sure how correct is that.
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26th February 2007, 16:42	#4
artofzen BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: VOCI-LHR Posts: 735 Thanked: 69 Times View My Garage	Thule has carrier for most cars.
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26th February 2007, 21:00	#8
danlalan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: mumbai,JUHU Posts: 1,636 Thanked: 264 Times View My Garage	well this is true..but then again i dont think it matters..
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27th February 2007, 20:24	#9
gbpscars BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 402 Thanked: 5 Times	roof-top carrier on a swift!!! hmm i wish people traveled lighter. no hurt meant to you Vishnu, this is just my personal grumble each time I pack to travel on the highways. atleast some tribal noises that i made managed to convince my folks that a roof-top carrier on an OHC will bring about a masacre. why dont you think of a trailer or a caravan instead?
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28th February 2007, 12:50	#11
vishnugs BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 173 Thanked: 59 Times	Thanks Hi Friends, Thanks a lot, I have got good pointers from the thread to look out for a carrier. Dont worry folks, I wont spoil the image of the swift with the carrier always ;-) I would just want it when I go on a long tour with 5 passenger, thats why I said I was looking for a removable one. Vishnu
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14th April 2008, 11:11	#14
litesaber BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 109 Thanked: 12 Times	Fitting overhead carrier on Santro Hello, I have a 2004 Santro and make frequent trips to pick up relatives from Bangalore Airport. If there are more than two-three ppl with luggage I have to hire a cab :( (I will not be able to afford it when the new airport comes online). Any suggestions for fitting an overhead carrier on the Santro? I have seen one-two fittings but they are off low quality like the ones you see on IndiCabs. Is the Santro roof designed to take the weight of overhead luggage? I think I have done due dilegence on the forum but could not find a related topic. Pleae direct me if one exists. thanks!
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9th March 2009, 12:11	#15
harsha.cs1 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 224 Thanked: 2 Times	hey, there are other links which indicate that thule and tropicool could have solutions for you. there are good looking racks like the one on fiat palio adventure. do check them out.
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