BMW 5 Series with Menabo Delta roof bars and Thule Motion roof box

On a BMW 5 Series we fitted Menabo Delta roof bars and a Thule Motion roof box in the SuportBicicleta.ro shop at Drumul Lunca Corbului 2, Sector 3, Bucharest, Romania. The fitting was done on a bare roof with no roof rails.

About the car: BMW 5 Series

The car in this fitting is a 4-door BMW 5 Series saloon with a bare roof and no roof rails. The feet of the Menabo Delta bars clamp onto the edge of the doors, and the roof stays smooth.

The roof type matters for every accessory you fit on the bars. On a bare roof the bars fix to the door frames, and the Thule Motion box fixes onto the roof bars, so the fixing depends on how the bars are fitted. Before you order, check the roof type of your car.

What we fitted on this BMW 5 Series

The Menabo Delta roof bar set is the base of this fitting. You will find all the bar versions in the the roof bars category.

On top of the bars we fitted a Thule Motion roof box for extra luggage. You can compare its models in the the roof box category. If you are not sure whether you need roof bars or another type of rack, read the guide to roof-mounted and towbar-mounted bike racks.

Technical details and what to watch for

• Weight: the weight of the box is added to that of the luggage, and the total must stay within the maximum load of the roof bars. Check the load in the specifications of the bar set before you load up.
• Height: with the box on the bars, the car becomes taller. Measure it before you enter garages, underground car parks or car washes with a height barrier.
• Noise: roof bars can make noise while driving. The causes and solutions are in the guide to roof bar noise.
• Fitting: after fixing, check by moving them that the bars and the box sit firmly. Repeat the check before every long trip.
• Useful guides: to choose between roof bars and roof boxes, read the guide to reasons for roof bars and our guide to the reasons for getting a roof box.

Frequently asked questions

Which roof bars fit a BMW 5 Series with a bare roof?

On a BMW 5 Series saloon with a bare roof and no roof rails, we fitted the Menabo Delta set, with the feet clamped onto the edge of the doors. For other bar options, we confirm compatibility with you via our contact page or at [email protected] contact us through our contact page or at [email protected], before you order.

How much weight does the Thule Motion roof box carry when fitted on roof bars?

The maximum load of the Thule Motion box is not listed in the data for this fitting, so we do not state it here. For the exact figure, contact us through our contact page or at [email protected]. contact us through our contact page or at [email protected]. The weight of the box and of the luggage adds up to the load on the roof bars.

Are roof bars worth it on a BMW 5 Series with a bare roof?

On a BMW 5 Series with a bare roof, roof bars let you fit a roof box and other accessories on the roof, and a towbar-mounted rack remains an alternative if you do not want roof bars. The guide bike racks on roof bars or on the towbar compares the two options.

We are waiting for you in the showroom

For a BMW 5 Series with a bare roof, we help you choose the right bars and box. We are waiting for you in the SuportBicicleta.ro showroom at Drumul Lunca Corbului 2, Sector 3, Bucharest, RomaniaFor advice, you can contact us at contact us through our contact page or at [email protected]. In the meantime, see our range of roof bars and roof boxes.

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Sources: Bare roof with no roof rails, bar feet clamped onto the edge of the doors (photo of the fitting) · Black BMW saloon, Thule box on roof bars (photo of the fitting) · Guide: Why do my roof bars make noise while driving · Guide: 8 reasons why roof bars are worth buying · Guide: 6 reasons to buy a roof box · Guide: Bike racks on roof bars or on the towbar? · product pages on suportbicicleta.ro