So, for CZ I've got me a roof rack which (as discussed in another thread) with the addition of a deflector, shouldn't cause too many noise issues. I was recently lucky enough to pick up a boot extension on eBay too.

(I'm taking D*lly to CZ... yes there's more space in the Mehari but I value my hearing )

I've raised the suspension to take account for the additional weight but my elder bro voiced concerns about the centre of gravity now being too high, particularly if I add a roof box which could possibly result in stability issues?

Could that be an issue

Also, any estimates on the detrement to my fuel consumption with a roofrack/box/boot box/3 people/3weeks worth of food/booze/hobnobs

Thank you

how much stuff are you planning on taking? seems like a lot. boot box should be enough surely?

My wife Raid Australia 2000 2cv (Heurtebise) was fitted with a noisy roof rack. No reading on the fuel consumption, still 320 km per tank.



Max weight is 30 kg of stuff. Most of the stuff came along for the ride and was not used. It sure looks good, but a waiste of time.

The duck's ass is only good for a kitchen but it is very easy to fill up and become overloaded.
Your friend is "travel light"

its more bulk than weight; bedding, tents, etc... i was gonna put the heavy stuff like food in the boot, with 'need to get to' things like clothes in the box with bedding/camping gear up top.

I'd take the back seats out but we need them for the third person.

I'll see how the packing goes, my preference would be to forego the roof box.

Spares-wise, im not a 'garage-in-the-boot' sort of person. I was going with fuel, oil, coil, alternator(?), fan belt, wheel, tools, trusty gaffer tape.... any suggestions

my bootboxs has 1 aim in life to carry beer !!

when me and a mate did the sweden world meeting ,we did a 4 week camping trip and only had bootbox on ,ul hav lots of room ,just pack light

Now that’s what I call a proper equipped kitchen

Put one of them coffin on and you'll be all over the road. In case of an accident, you got the box handy

You really, really, really don't want to be having any serious amounts of weight on the roof or in the boot box - keep the weight low & within the car. Just get the bulk out there.

Quite why you think you're going to need both, though, gawd alone knows - exactly how many kitchen sinks will you be taking?

I wouldn't worry unduly, the closest I got to a 2cv falling over was with two 6' blokes in the front, two fat birds in the back (really fat) and a huge fridge full of booze and sausages in/hanging out of the boot. Even then, in the face of huge provocation into a roundabout it only went on two wheels and through a hedge/central reservation, coming safely down on all four the other side of the road.

Certainly nothing to worry about.

Why dont you do the three seats trick? Single in the back. Louise has had it. then you get a loada space behind the driver, Im sure she will have a pic maybe?

Three seats sounds good, how do I do that?