Hi - any thought reccommendations for luggage in a +4? Am new to this stuff, and just finally(!) getting to order a car this year!!! I've seen a couple of references to "fitted luggage", and wonder if anyone could give their thoughts,

thanks ,

Jon.

Welcome to the forum Jon,

In a two-seater you have some space behind the seats. For longer trips you might need a luggage rack. There are also other luggage items available. I have a modern suitcase with storm cover and boat bag in the same colour as the hood. It combines waterproof luggage with stylish looks.

Harald

Our solution: 2 bags behind the seats + a case on the luggage rack.

It' enough for 2 adults, male & female, for 3 weeks.















H3

thanks chaps - some good tips there

Like a lot of people, I use Rob Hills fitted bags.

www.hillsalive.co.uk/page4.shtml

You may also have seen the ads for the Caracalla Bagaglio stuff which Melvn Rutter is offering.

www.melvyn-rutter.co.uk

If you want a large suitcase ( it's actually a Samsonite American Tourister fitted with Steve's bespoke cover)) and/or boat bag, try Steve Simmonds

www.simmondsshop.com

I use only a very small suitcase ( although I do have a luggage rack) because I have this bee in my bonnet about keeping weight inside the rear axle. It might just be an impression but the only time I strapped a large suitcase to my car via the rack, I really didn't like the way it steered

Regards,
G

The luggages you need depends actualy on the kind of trip you want to do with your mog:

Either you are a single male sleeping in youth hostels (2 t-shirts, a pair of trousers and a box of condoms)

or you are a male + a female going thru Relais & Chateaux and 5***** around Europe... (hum... more...)


The alternative solutions on the bespoke trunk & bags are:


1) No luggages at all and buy everything at each stop, with a credit card, (and give it to the employees at your departure, as a tip)

2) Enough luggage in a people carrier driving by your faithfull Jeeves, who will wait you at the Hotel.



H3

I've just ordered some bespoke luggage straps for my 4/4 Sport, tan 4mm harness straps are in two pieces fixed top and bottom with a bridging yoke rather than a pair of long straps

Another maker of bespoke luggage is Bespoke Luggage

(That's My Mog in the pics - and I also worked up all the ideas)

For information our trunk was made by La Malle Bernard, a traditional trunk manufacturer in Paris (like Goyard or Vuiton).

La Malle Bernard

Not cheap (around 2500€ if my memory is correct), but traditional, light & excellent quality.

An other advantage of a set of bespoke luggages is you can fit their colors with the seats of your car.



H3

thanks - some very nice suggestions, to suit all budgets! At least I've got a bit of time to decide/save up....

cheers,

Jon.