Roof Rack/Basket for Baleno ?

madhukar_n · 27th May 2010, 14:44

Hello,
Does anyone know where I can get a Roof rack or basket for Baleno ??
I know THULE makes it and they have a dealer somewhere in lavelle road. If people have used it for other cars, some approximate cost would help. I am sure it will be on the expensive part.

Also, if any of you know other places where i can get some lesser cost makes, please let me know.

Thanks.

rjstyles69 · 27th May 2010, 16:15

Be ready to shell out something atleast close to 20k or so. The cheapest I have seen is in that range. BTW why do you need a roof/cargo carrier for the baleno ?

madhukar_n · 27th May 2010, 17:32

I am taking it to Leh this August.. so if i carry the jerry can etc ..the luggage space might be less in the boot for 3-4 people's luggage. :-)

hmmm... 20K is expensive.. i guess we may be better off to carry less luggage

rjstyles69 · 27th May 2010, 19:52

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Originally Posted by madhukar_n

I am taking it to Leh this August.. so if i carry the jerry can etc ..the luggage space might be less in the boot for 3-4 people's luggage. :-)

hmmm... 20K is expensive.. i guess we may be better off to carry less luggage

There are cheaper options such as getting a roof carrier unlike the box type one's. Check with Hiker ( ..::It's Hiker World, Nudge Guards, Roof Carriers, Side Foot Steps, Rear Bumpers, Rear View Monitor System, Bumper Guards::.. ) they should have something for the baleno. The only downside would be that you would require something to cover the luggage and protect it from the elements.

madhukar_n · 27th May 2010, 22:14

i am not looking at box types.. i want a plain one.. i can be a tarpaulin or something for the rains. just like u have mentioned :-)

thanks.

lionell · 28th May 2010, 11:00

hey Madhukar, if you are looking at something like the THULE carriers you have the choice of Tropicool products also. I am not sure of their availability in your city, but am sure the pricing is much more competitive than THULE.

You can check the website Tropicool

Check the storage section in the product listing.

See if it helps.

madhukar_n · 28th May 2010, 13:24

thanks lionell..
the info u provided helped. i called the person who is a distributor in bangalore. the cost is about 6K for the rack.

rjstyles69 · 28th May 2010, 13:31

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Originally Posted by madhukar_n

i am not looking at box types.. i want a plain one.. i can be a tarpaulin or something for the rains. just like u have mentioned :-)

thanks.

Aye those should work out under 9k or so. For the Scorp' I was quoted 9k, IMO should be cheaper for the baleno. Worth a shot, give it a try and you can always use tarpaulin to cover the bags.

akshay4587 · 28th May 2010, 16:08

I just saw Adv for a roof top bag for sedans in ACI
you can check for availability in bangalore.
i guess it was an Advertisement by hot tracks

27th May 2010, 14:44	#1
madhukar_n BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 395 Thanked: 179 Times	Roof Rack/Basket for Baleno ? Hello, Does anyone know where I can get a Roof rack or basket for Baleno ?? I know THULE makes it and they have a dealer somewhere in lavelle road. If people have used it for other cars, some approximate cost would help. I am sure it will be on the expensive part. Also, if any of you know other places where i can get some lesser cost makes, please let me know. Thanks.
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27th May 2010, 16:15	#2
rjstyles69 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bengalooru.. Posts: 4,343 Thanked: 842 Times View My Garage	Be ready to shell out something atleast close to 20k or so. The cheapest I have seen is in that range. BTW why do you need a roof/cargo carrier for the baleno ?
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27th May 2010, 17:32	#3
madhukar_n BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 395 Thanked: 179 Times	I am taking it to Leh this August.. so if i carry the jerry can etc ..the luggage space might be less in the boot for 3-4 people's luggage. :-) hmmm... 20K is expensive.. i guess we may be better off to carry less luggage
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27th May 2010, 22:14	#5
madhukar_n BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 395 Thanked: 179 Times	i am not looking at box types.. i want a plain one.. i can be a tarpaulin or something for the rains. just like u have mentioned :-) thanks.
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28th May 2010, 11:00	#6
lionell BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Goa Posts: 387 Thanked: 621 Times	hey Madhukar, if you are looking at something like the THULE carriers you have the choice of Tropicool products also. I am not sure of their availability in your city, but am sure the pricing is much more competitive than THULE. You can check the website Tropicool Check the storage section in the product listing. See if it helps.
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28th May 2010, 13:24	#7
madhukar_n BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 395 Thanked: 179 Times	thanks lionell.. the info u provided helped. i called the person who is a distributor in bangalore. the cost is about 6K for the rack.
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28th May 2010, 16:08	#9
akshay4587 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chandigarh/Mohali/Ambala Cantt Posts: 4,151 Thanked: 4,525 Times View My Garage	I just saw Adv for a roof top bag for sedans in ACI you can check for availability in bangalore. i guess it was an Advertisement by hot tracks
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