Strangely brilliant: the world’s first inflatable Roof Rack It is an immensely strong, convenient and totally safe product which complies with ISO/DIS11154-1E. It comes in its own small carrying pouch, about the size of a toaster. It blows up in seconds (using the free pump supplied in the kit), can take up to 80kg of weight and can be fitted to just about any four door car.

To put that in some sort of perspective the HandiRack laughs in the face of four or more surf boards. Windsurfers and skis are a breeze. Ikea flat pack wardrobes can be neatly secured to the HandiRack with the supplied straps in approximately 17 hours less time than it takes to build the actual wardrobe.

It’s perfect for holidays; you can load your bags, your cases, even your Mother-in-law on top, and then when you reach your destination, simply deflate the rack and pop it in the boot. This avoids the tedious experience of having to drive around for a fortnight with a Meccano kit attached to your roof, using up fuel and making strange whistling sounds if you go over 35 mph.

Will it fit my car? Well we’ve tried The HandiRack on everything from a Rolls Royce to a Nissan Micra and it fits them all. If your car has doors…even Gull Wing doors or roof rails… then The HandiRack can be fitted easily and safely. We even fitted a HandiRack onto a Ferrari which doesn’t have traditional door frames, just windows that slide into the roof… and yes it still fits perfectly. So now you can sling your surf boards onto your Ferrari and look sporty as well as filthy rich. The only car we don’t recommend using it on of course, is a soft top. The HandiRack would still work, but your roof would cave in!

Specification

Each HandiRack package contains

Two HandiRack twin tubes (front and rear), each with 5 metal D ring tie down points
One 1000cc high volume double action air pump (HandiPump) designed for use with most inflatables
Detail instruction booklet
Compact, rugged carrying case 18cmx39cmx15cm (6″x15″x5″)
The complete HandiRack package is housed in a heavy duty, high gloss, full colour box and has a 1 year manufacturing defect warrantee.

HandiRack Construction

State of the art dense weave 420 denier nylon
Laminated over reinforced PVC
Airtight PVC high elasticity inner tube
Valve constructed of High elasticity PVC
All stitching is nylon and manufactured by a mountain climbing equipment factory.

5 metal D ring anchor points
Two - 1 1/2″ wide adjustable, heavy duty woven straps with metal safety lock fastener.

Webbing strap 38mm polypropylene with polymer coating.
Metal components are zinc alloy base with 30 micron zinc phosphate electropainting (black).
Metal cam buckle unique to HandiRack with lower trailing edges.
All rounded corners and “r” shaped release lever.

HandiRack Dimensions (unpacked)

Length 146cm (57″)
Width (deflated) 33cm (13″)
Tube width (deflated) 14cm (5 1/2″)
Webbing strap total length 340cm (136″)
Height of tube (inflated) 10cm (4″)
HandiRack Limitations

Made exclusively for use on the roof of motor vehicles.
Total weight of load should not exceed 80kg (180lbs). Owners are advised to consult vehicle owner manual to verify maximum roof load capability of vehicle.
This is a temporary roof carrying system and should not remain fitted to the vehicle when not in use.
It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the fastening devices are tightened correctly and checked regularly throughout the journey.
HandiRack is not a flotation device and must never be used as a swimming aid.
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