Roof Bars vs Trailer

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Blackedmagic
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Roof Bars vs Trailer

Post by Blackedmagic »

We do a fair bit of camping in the summer months, and all our gear used to fit (just) into our Focus C-Max.

I've now got a Passat Saloon, and my estimates are that we don't have a chance of getting it all in the boot.

So, I'm after an option.

1 - Roof bars with a roof box for the camping gear

or

2 - Tow Bar with a small box trailer

What I could do with knowing is, which is easiest to live with, which is better for fuel economy etc.

Obviously, cost wise option 1 is cheaper, however initially I think I'd hire the trailer from my local towing place for £6 a day rather then buy one, just until I know which is best.

Any advise would be welcome, but please don't tell me to buy an estate :sad:

Cheers,

Ed
MY98 B5 TDi

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