How to choose a trunk on the roof of a car Ford Focus 3
Owners of Ford Focus cars 3 c three types of bodies (sedan, hatchback and station wagon) often seek to increase the practical functionality of their cars, equipping them with devices for oversized luggage, mounted on the roof. Now manufacturers offer many modifications of the upper trunks, which differ in some characteristics, including the method of attachment to the body. Let's deal with that, that can be attached to the roof of the Ford Focus 3 and, the main thing, as.
Ford Focus car 3
Ways to attach the upper luggage device
Most car manufacturers provide special places for fixing in the body. Railings are attached to them - longitudinal protrusions above the body surface, serving as a base for mounting luggage racks.
Transverse beams on the "Ford Focus" can be attached not only to the railings. There are modifications, where the crossbars are provided with racks and attached directly to the body. There are two options for fixing such luggage:
- in regular places (ready holes in the roof of the body);
- to the door arches.
The roof rack is attached to the door arches
Regular openings, regardless, what type of Ford Focus (sedan, station wagon or hatchback), take place. However, the inconvenience is, that to fix longitudinal guides or racks of the luggage equipment it is necessary from within salon, having removed for this purpose an internal covering. For an experienced master, this will not be difficult, but that, who removes the skin for the first time, it can be difficult to understand the process.
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The easiest way is to attach the luggage rails to the door arches. Truth, this method has certain disadvantages:
- sealing door rubber bands are deformed;
- there is a risk of damage to the paintwork;
- it is necessary to constantly monitor the condition of the clamps.
Proper installation of the beam to the door arch
Despite some inconveniences, many owners use roof racks with this method of attachment. Not only because of the rather simple mechanism of installation of such devices, but also due to their versatility. They are suitable for most car models, not only to Ford Focus, hatchback or station wagon. That is, such a luggage device can be used on another model in the case, if the car is replaced.
Advantages of the upper trunks on the rails of the Ford Focus 3
Now the most popular are luggage accessories, fixed to special longitudinal guides, which motorists often call rails.
The latter are two parallel linear projections, located on the sides of the roof of the body. Often cars are already equipped with regular rails at the time of sale, especially hatchbacks with an arched roof relief. That is, the guides are installed at the factory and are included in the car.
Properly attached arches to the railings
If the Ford Focus was bought without railings, їх можна встановити після. Holes are provided for this, therefore it is not necessary to do them independently and to break LKP. Moreover, there are special gutters on the roof surface, where the longitudinal guides are installed.
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The method of mounting luggage rails on the rails has many advantages:
- installation and removal of crossbeams is very simple;
- there is an opportunity to shift / spread the crossbars relative to each other, adjusting luggage for cargo of different lengths;
- longitudinal guides themselves, having streamlined forms and small dimensions, minimally affect aerodynamics. Therefore, there is no need to remove them every time;
- there is a sufficient choice of railings on sale, differing in the form of speech, material of manufacture, color, so pick up the guides for a specific body Ford Focus, station wagon or hatchback will not be difficult.
The appearance of the railing on the car
Installation of roof rails on Ford Focus 3
On cars of this model range regular places for installation of longitudinal guides are provided, and on all body types (hatchback, sedan, station wagon). Installation of rails under luggage equipment is quite possible, and you can do it yourself.
First you need to buy the guides themselves. Railings for each type of body. Therefore, the choice must be treated responsibly, especially if these parts can be purchased by hand. If you have a Ford Focus (station wagon), then the railings are needed for such a car. The correct rails must match the number and location of mounting points with the corresponding ones on the body, located in the side gutters of the car roof.
Now consider, how to install the guides:
- In each of the side gutters Ford Focus (hatchback or station wagon) find four plastic plugs, which are removed, if you pull them up. If they are poorly exposed, you can use a flat screwdriver. You need to do it carefully, so as not to damage the paint.
- Remove the interior trim, and at first - overlays from the inside of racks, and only then - from the ceiling. The ceiling covering should not be taken out of salon, and place on the seats.
- Regular openings, which interest us, are in four cross reinforcing beams, which is equipped with a roof of a body. That is in the Ford Focus 3 manufacturers have further strengthened the space, on which additional loading from a luggage carrier and luggage is provided, located on it.
- In the necessary openings from the inside there is one more cap. They should also be removed.
- Externally, the railing is set so, so that the mounting pins fit into the corresponding holes.
- Inside the cabin, four nuts are screwed into the thread, which are delayed with medium effort.
- The same should be done on the other side, fixing the second rail.
- Elements of the interior trim are installed in place in reverse order.
Proper installation of railings
As you can see, installation of the guides is very simple. You will have to tinker only with the interior trim, especially if you are doing it for the first time. But even if you are in no hurry, across 1,5-2 The watch base under the luggage rack will stand still in your Ford Focus (station wagon or hatchback).
Transverse beams on Ford Focus railings 3
Longitudinal guides are only the basis, to which at any time it is possible to attach cross beams, which, actually perform the function of a load-bearing luggage structure. The crossbars are original (designed for a specific model of Ford Focus) or universal (with the possibility of shifting the mount when adjusting them to a specific interrailing distance). Many modifications of crossbeams are now available, different for:
- basic material, used for their manufacture;
- aerodynamic properties;
- the maximum allowable load;
- construction of fastening locks;
- value.
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The most inexpensive material for the base of luggage racks is steel. These are jumpers with a rectangular cross section, therefore good aerodynamics do not differ. On top of the steel base is protected by composite substances, protecting the base from corrosion. They add strength and improve the visual perception of the trunk on the roof of the Ford Focus, station wagon and hatchback. Such arcs are relatively inexpensive. In addition, in most cases they are universal, that is, suitable for different cars.
If you have the desire and ability to get more attractive visually aerodynamic arches, then there is something to choose from. Crossbars with improved aerodynamic performance are made of aluminum alloys, coated with composite materials.
Such arches are often made for a particular car model, example, Ford Focus 3 (sedan), therefore have a constant distance between the locks, muffled on the sides. That is, on the roof of another car, such crossbars are unlikely to fit.
Original Trunk for Ford Focus 3
At the same time there are modifications of aerodynamic arches, possessing universality. Regardless, original luggage beams or unified, they cost much more, than simple steel crossbars with a rectangular cross section.
Load, for which the elements of the trunk on the roof, ranges from 50 to 80 kg, which is more precisely specified in the technical support for the product.
Additional luggage accessories for Ford Focus 3
Although the transverse arches are considered a full-fledged trunk, you can now purchase some options, designed for transportation as specific items, and nonspecific. The first are:
- mounts for snowboards and skis;
- clamps for bicycles;
- mounting for light canoe boats.
Trunk of aerodynamic arches
Specific clamps are attached to the transverse arches, thus expanding their functionality. These devices are easy to put on and take off. At the same time they are very reliable. Due to this, they are popular with outdoor enthusiasts and athletes.
By nonspecific additional devices include:
- boxes;
- basket.
The appearance of the trunk on the roof
Boxes are closed structures of streamlined shape, differing in size and design.
The advantage of such devices is, that you can carry luggage in them in any weather, not worrying, that the luggage will get wet or dusty.
Boxing is quite simple and securely fixed to the crossbars thanks to four mounts on the lower sash.
Baskets are lattice open structures, which are also fixed to the arches on the roof of the Ford Focus, station wagon or hatchback.
In such containers you can put a lot of useful things for transportation. The main thing is not to overload.
Baskets are good for business, when traveling to the country or delivering necessary for home repairs, example.
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Roof rack Ford Focus 3, hatchback, example, immediately after installation finds many applications. Sometimes motorists are then surprised, how they did without such a necessary and useful device. So now it's up to you. Especially about that, how to set railings, which is the basis of the upper trunk, you already know.
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