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Old 7th July 2012, 12:26 PM
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Default Has anyone got a roof rack I could borrow in August?

Being a bit cheeky here

Off surfing in August and will be using the A8 to get there (North Wales).
Last year when we went we took the board, but used fabric roof rack. Basically left the roof looking worst for wear

So - was wondering if any kind souls could lend me one for the 2 weeks I'm away. If not, then I will use the fabric on again but see if I can do any mods with them to reduce the roof damage.

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Old 7th July 2012, 12:27 PM
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Where are you based?
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Old 7th July 2012, 02:39 PM
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Where are you based?
Near Leeds - a bit of a drive from Gatwick though
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Old 7th July 2012, 03:18 PM
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Yeah, not too convenient lol - if you were nearer you could've borrowed mine but hopefully someone will chip in nearer to home
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Old 7th July 2012, 04:05 PM
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I bought one last year from Halfords, the weekend before the gearbox failed - it had been fitted and tested, but never used due to aforementioned gearbox.

I took it back to Halfords and got a refund, think it was about £100 or thereabouts.

Will try to find the photos
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Old 7th July 2012, 04:13 PM
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theres your answer, buy one from halfords then return it for a refund

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Old 7th July 2012, 04:41 PM
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theres your answer, buy one from halfords then return it for a refund

Lol a business colleague of mine bought a tv/video unit a few years ago from sainsburys to use the monitor and video screen for a meeting with PowerPoint etc and then took it back for a refund the day after
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Old 7th July 2012, 05:34 PM
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we used to buy a hot plate from costco every year for a regular party then return it after, last year a friend at holiday inn gave me one of their huge ones.
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Old 7th July 2012, 08:04 PM
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Lol a business colleague of mine bought a tv/video unit a few years ago from sainsburys to use the monitor and video screen for a meeting with PowerPoint etc and then took it back for a refund the day after
Reminds me off teenage years in Denmark. First I bought a cheap steering wheel/pedals for PS 2, which were rubbish, then bought a proper ones which were brilliant but expensive but came with 14 days no questions asked return. Since then me and my buddies just bought them, used for 2 weeks and returned them
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Old 8th July 2012, 07:03 AM
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Back on topic......

Yes, I have a 2 bar roof rack that you can borrow. I'm going to be at Manchester Airport next Friday afternoon/evening so, if that's not too far, I could bring it down. I'm sure we could work out the return at some point.

Let me know
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