Gazza Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 Hi Does anyone know the best rails to fit to a pop up roof on the Alphard please? I wish to fit my roof box to it. I have been advised the VW versions are too long and require a flat roof. My roof has a curve to the front. I have looked on the internet and found some Aircraft Lashing points and rails, which I believe will work and are at a reasonable cost of around £70.00. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jtyoung Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 Hi gazza Did you have any joy with the roof bars? Looking to fit some to. My 2005 model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza Posted September 24, 2020 Author Share Posted September 24, 2020 Hi jtyoung Yes I did! I used 2 aluminium airline lashing rails 2.0 mts long and 4 single screw fittings. I got them on Amazon From a company called NTG in Europe. I fixed them using the existing bolts for the pop up roof. Mir was fiddly as I hadn’t done this before but works really well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jtyoung Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 Genius. I'll look into it. Looks class. Thanks for your help. Much appreciated James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza Posted September 24, 2020 Author Share Posted September 24, 2020 James Thanks. If you do manage to get the gear, there is a way of fixing the rail without removing the roof bolts that hold the roof down first. I tried removing the bolts first but it was hell aligning them back up again. I can explain my method if you want, just let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza Posted September 24, 2020 Author Share Posted September 24, 2020 James Here’s the details of my order NTG 2 x 2m Aluminium Airline Lashing Rail Round Semicircular Shape with Holes Screw Fitting M8, Set of 4 for Airline Lashing Rails / Airline Fitting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jtyoung Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 Ideal, thanks gazza. One last question. I've only got a normal alphard, it hasn't been converted to a pop top. Do your bolts go through new fixings for the pop top or existing fixings? Thanks again for your help with this. Much appreciated James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza Posted September 26, 2020 Author Share Posted September 26, 2020 Hi James I used the existing fixings. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jtyoung Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 Great. Thanks again!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Powell Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 I'm looking to fit full length roof rails to my 2004 Alphard. There are fixings ar the front for roof bars, but nothing further back. Has anybody ever done this? Preferably without damaging bodywork. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza Posted October 16, 2020 Author Share Posted October 16, 2020 Hi Dick I’ve successfully managed to fit roof rails to my pop up roof using existing bolts as per the attached photo. let me know if this helps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Ellis Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 I would like some roof bars for my 2006 Alphard but cant see where they woul fix, also where can i get some, Confused . com ! Thanks. Bob. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza Posted April 8, 2021 Author Share Posted April 8, 2021 Hi Bob have you checked my posting in 2020? I think a couple of guys were looking for this. If you need any further help let me know. basically I used lashing rails and fixed them to the existing pop up bolts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oli Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 On 10/16/2020 at 8:23 PM, Dick Powell said: I'm looking to fit full length roof rails to my 2004 Alphard. There are fixings ar the front for roof bars, but nothing further back. Has anybody ever done this? Preferably without damaging bodywork. Dick did you ever have any luck with this? I'm trying to do the same for an 03 Alphard without pop top conversion. Basically same question as Bob, not sure where they would fit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartie Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 Hi Gazza we have an Alphard camper conversion and notice that you have an awnin attached in your picture. How did you attach and what kit did you use please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza Posted May 7, 2021 Author Share Posted May 7, 2021 Hi Bartie We bought a 4 man tent an Airgo Horizon 4 just prior to getting the van. Not wanting to throw it out, we decided to make it work as an awning. we bought some tent fabric and Velcro and with a lot of measuring and sewing, managed to make an attachment which separates the tent from the van, but is wide enough so that the door can be opened and closed. We used heavy duty tool magnets from Lidl which cost about £3.00 each to hold the fabric on the van roof. Even a hurricane won’t lift this off! Sorry if you thought it was a bespoke awning, but if your handy you too could make this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartie Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 Hi Gazza thanks for your swift reply. Sounds good. We actually have a driveaway air awning and have purchased a magnetic strip with Kador and figure of 8 strips to hold awning on but seems flimsy! The tool magnets sound a good idea- would you be able to send us a close up pic please? Many thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza Posted May 8, 2021 Author Share Posted May 8, 2021 Hi Bartie we bought one of those but it was useless and wouldn’t work efficiently especially in windy conditions. it’s called Lidl magnetic strip. I saw some in our store today so they are still available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza Posted May 8, 2021 Author Share Posted May 8, 2021 I meant the Kador kit was useless. The magnet strips are fantastic. I use 4 but it’s a bit overkill. They’re mych easier to fix and remove. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartie Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 Hi Gazza brilliant thanks very much. I will look in Lidl tomorrow as we too thought in strong winds the magnetic Kador strip would fly off!! Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza Posted May 8, 2021 Author Share Posted May 8, 2021 Hi Bartie Glad to help. we sewed some fabric pockets on the edge of our awning so that we could just slide the strip magnets into. Works a treat! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartie Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 Hi Gazza Gonna see if we can alter the strip and insert stronger magnets as you suggested from Lidl!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza Posted May 9, 2021 Author Share Posted May 9, 2021 Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThuMentaliss Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 why does one need a drive away, 4 person self inflatable tent. Easier to put up, no realigning of the vehicle to the tent side entrance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K_T Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 On 5/8/2021 at 7:33 PM, Gazza said: Hi Bartie Glad to help. we sewed some fabric pockets on the edge of our awning so that we could just slide the strip magnets into. Works a treat! Love this! Magnetic tool strips look the business. Got them in the local Aldi here in Edinburgh too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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