Astra Convertible Luggage Rack

Astra Convertible luggage rack :

Revo-Rack Black £329.95 

Revo-Rack PA £389.95 

 

blue saab 93 convertible with a luggage rack fitted carrying a black bag

No metal clamps to chip paint, enjoyed by customers since 2016 & certified to carry 20kg/45lbs

 

Revo-Rack is a unique design of Astra Convertible Luggage rack that eliminates the risk of paint damage, caused by steel clamps or straps on the boot lid edges.

Revo-Rack attaches to your Astra using vacuum cup technology, these are not suction cups. Suction is what creates vacuum. Vacuum is the total absence of air whereas suction is the process done to achieve a vacuum. The grey buttons on the side of the cups pump out the air creating a huge, securing force.

We have been manufacturing the Revo-Rack since late 2015 and offer two finishes powder coated black or hand polished and anodised. Both racks are made from the same T5 aluminium and magnesium 25mm/1” tube.

silver XXX with a black revo-rack luggage rack fitted photographed very close

Revo-Rack attaches with soft rubber vacuum cups, no metal clamps that damage paintwork. The grey buttons pump the air out

Revo-Rack has been independently safety tested by TUV Italy. Along with braking and speed tests to a loaded rack they applied a 645N force. A lifting force of around 65kg for 10 minutes to a Revo-Rack with a 20kg load on it the rack stayed secure and did not bend or deform.

It's certified to ISO 11154 the international standard for car roof bars and is the only luggage rack in the world certified to this level. We have sold over 10,000 since 2016 and never had a failure.

Why a Revo-Rack Astra Convertible Luggage Rack ?

  • No clamps
  • No bolts
  • No drilling
  • No paint damage
  • In manufacture since 2016 tested used and enjoyed by thousand's of happy customers
  • Perfect for modern sports cars with small panel gaps that make fixing a traditional clamp based rack almost impossible : no room for the clamp feet
  • Revo-Racks load carrying capacity has been rated at 2kg / 45Ibs
  • Fitted and removed in under a minute ( see video below )
  • Not immediately obvious how to release the rack from the boot/trunk lid - Impossible to pull off, therefore theft is difficult.
  • Supplied with cotton storage bag and two luggage straps

The Rack Frame :

This Astra Convertible luggage rack is manufactured from 25mm/ 1" 6063-T5 tubing this is an aluminium and magnesium alloy ( it will never rust )  As a result the rack frame weighs only 1.672kg / 3.6lb perfect for todays aluminium and composite boot/trunk lids. The cross bars are machine welded in place to ensure consistency, the rack is powder coated black or hand polished and anodised.The rack measures 900x420mm  /  36"x17"

The Supports :

The rack is secured to your Astra's boot/trunk lid using three 120mm vacuum cups,  rated by the manufacturer as capable of holding an 18kg/40lb load each.

Vacuum cups employ the force of atmospheric pressure to grip a surface: When a vacuum exists between the cup and the surface on which it is attached, the weight of Earth's atmosphere holds the cup in place with incredible force. Unlike suction cups that produce a vacuum as they pull away from the surface, Revo-Racks vacuum cups use a hand-actuated pump to efficiently remove air from between the rubber pad and the attaching surface thus creating a much more reliable hold. Because the full face of the pad is brought into contact with the boot/trunk lid, distortion is reduced, allowing the cup to be used with very little risk of damage.

The Revo-Racks vacuum cup's pump feature a plunger with a red line, which serves as a vacuum indicator. This safety device is still acknowledged as one of the most reliable warning systems available. A few strokes of the plunger evacuate the vacuum pad, causing it to seal securely to the attaching surface. When the cup is attached completely, the plunger stops moving and the red line is hidden within the pump. A visible red line indicates if air has leaked back into the pad, making vacuum insufficient to use the cup. However, if the red line becomes visible while the cup is in use, a check valve allows the user to re pump the cup without losing the remaining vacuum.

Lifting on the release tab near the edge of the pad allows air to refill the evacuated space, so that the vacuum cup detaches completely. The racks sits 7.5cm / 3" off the boot/trunk lid

 

Soft rubber cannot damage paint

Tested to the international standard for road vehicles roof carriers

astra convertible luggage rack fitted to silver astra cabrio

Astra Convertible Luggage Rack - Fitted in 90 seconds

black astra twin top convertible with a black luggage rack fitted

No fiddly clamps or brackets that chip paint

side view of a black astra convertible with a luggage rack fitted

Perfect fit if fitted as shown

black peugeot 307cc with a chrome boot rack fitted to it

Revo-Rack PA is hand polished and anodised for a deep shine

side view of a black peugeot 307cc with a chrome boot rack fitted to it

Lightweight aluminium frame

Optional anti theft strap secures the Revo-Rack is the car is left unattended

 

 

Astra Convertible Luggage Rack ; Fitted in 90 seconds

 

Astra Convertible Luggage Rack ; Secure, Stable, Safe