HandiHoldall Q&As

The total weight of your load should not exceed 50kg. Please ensure that heavy items are secured tightly within the HandiHoldall.

How much does a HandiHoldall weigh?
A HandiHoldall weighs 4.75kg.

Will the handling of my car be altered with the HandiHoldall attached?
Once the HandiHoldall is attached, the handling may be affected, requiring a reduction in speed and longer distances for braking. The car may also become susceptible to side winds.

At what speed is it safe to drive at with the HandiHoldall attached to the car?
Up to 70 miles per hour / 112 kilometres per hour (subject to national speed limit restrictions).

Is the HandiHoldall lockable?
It is possible to padlock the two zip ties together to lock the HandiHoldall.

Will the HandiHoldall fit my roof bars?
If you are securing a HandiHoldall to roof bars they need to be spaced between 540mm – 780mm apart.

Will the Roof Bar Fitting Kit fit my bars?
The Roof Bar Fitting Kit straps are designed to fit around the full range of roof bars.
The Roof Bar Fitting Kit is only required for the HandiHoldall 400 and 175 litre models. This is not required on the HandiHoldall 330 litres.

Do I need the Roof Bar Fitting Kit to attach the HandiHoldall to the HandiRack?
No. The Roof Bar Fitting Kit is only used when attaching the HandiHoldall to cross metal roof bars. The 2 x 3m HandiStraps that come with the HandiRack are used for attaching a HandiHoldall to a HandiRack.

Does the HandiHoldall have a solid base?
A solid base is created in the HandiHoldall by inserting four glass fibre poles into the base of the bag.