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Fiamma
Ultra-box - best prices from Agent Fiamma |
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Fiamma Ultra-box FAQ's |
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| A Fiamma Ultra-Box
will provide valuable additional storage space
to your motorhome or camper van whatever its size,
so you don't have to leave anything at home. Ultra-Box
storage solutions are secure, rugged and spacious
and come in roof top and back box variations.
Quality, Value and Design - three essential elements
that has made Fiamma the leading manufacturer
of motor caravan and caravan equipment in the
world today.
Below are just a few of the key questions, which
frequently arise, please feel free to email any
information you feel relevant to this section
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| 1. HOW DO YOU FIT AN
ULTRA-BOX TOP BOX? |
| All Fiamma roof boxes come
complete with installation brackets ideal for mounting
to Fiamma Fixing-Bar Pro and Set Fixing-Bar Pro. Essentially
the kit consists of U-bolts, which pass under the roof
bars and pass up into the roof box, through a galvanized
steel plate and then secured with bolts. It is possible
to mount an Ultra-box directly to the roof of a motorhome
but we would not recommend this method of installation
unless absolutely necessary and the work was carried
out by a qualified fitter. It is necessary to drill
the Ultra-box as part of the installation process.
There are 5 Fiamma top boxes in the range, Ultra-box
Top 1, 2 and 3 and the Ultra-box Sport Top and Sport
Pro, all of which are side opening with the exception
of the rear opening Ultra-box Sport Top.
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| 2. HOW DO YOU FIT AN
ULTRA-BOX BACK BOX? |
| Fiamma Back Boxes are supplied
with fixing brackets for easy installation to any Fiamma
Carry-Bike, with an additional kit available for wall-mounted
installation. The standard installation kit essentially
consists of U-bolts, which clasp around the Carry-bike
frame, passing into the box, through a galvanized steel
plate and then secured with bolts. The Fiamma Wall Box
Kit takes the place of the Carry-bike by offering two
aluminium L-shape sections for the Ultra-box back box
to secure to. The Wall Box Kit like the Carry-bike is
bolted through the rear wall of the motorhome. It is
necessary to drill the Ultra-box as part of the installation
process.
There are 4 Fiamma back boxes in the range, Ultra-box
180, 320, 360 and 500, each is fitted with a safety
net for safer transportation of luggage.
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| 3. HOW DO THE FIAMMA
ULTRA BOXES DIFFER FROM ORDINARY CAR ROOF BOXES? |
| Fiamma Carry-Boxes
are made of superior quality ABS-Plus which, gives greater
resistance to shock and extreme weather conditions,
with high-thickness UV protection to prevent the deterioration
of their quality as they age. Fiamma boxes have a watertight
foam seal and most boxes are fitted with a reinforced
aluminium structure for improved box form and stability.
Gas strut assisted opening for greater control and Polar
white finish.
Generally speaking they are tougher and heavier than
your average car roof box, the average car roof box
would be fitted only when it was required whereas, Fiamma
Ultra-boxes tend to remain fitted all year round. Car
roof boxes tend to be much lighter and more aerodynamic
than motorhome roof and back boxes, this said the Ultra-box
sport Top and Sport Pro would make an ideal roof box
for perhaps a 4x4, MPV, estate or larger family car.
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| 4. WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM
LOADING CAPACITY OF AN ULTR-BOX? |
There are no weight restrictions
as such that apply to the Ultra-box Top boxes themselves
but it is extremely important that you check your motorhome
handbook to ensure that the roof loading capacity is
not exceeded. Always distribute the load evenly throughout
the box and secure loose items inside if necessary.
Back boxes are more sensitive when it comes to weight
restrictions, this is because the rear wall is not as
strong as the roof section and weight is transferred
to a different part of the vehicle. If the Ultra-box
back box is going to be fitted to a Carry-bike make
sure the net weight including the box does not exceed
the Carry-bikes maximum weight restriction. This should
be no more than 60 kg and on many models will in fact
be far less. If using the Fiamma Wall Box Kit we recommend
you use precaution as every motorhome will have a maximum
weight it can tolerate, which will depend largely on
the vehicles construction, age and condition. A good
indicator is to find out, which model of Carry-bike
your motorhome would suit and stick to the weight restriction
set by that carrier. If in any doubt we recommend you
seek the advise of a qualified engineer.
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| 5. HOW SECURE IS THE
ULTR-BOX? |
| All Ultra-boxes are fitted
with at least one lock, which prevents them from being
opened by an opportunist thief. An Ultra-box is extremely
robust and it would take a lot of force to smash an
entrance, without making a considerable disturbance.
The Ultra-box itself would be very difficult to steal
as the box would need to be opened in order to undo
the installation kit. To date I have not heard of the
theft of an Ultra-box or its contents, this doesn't
mean to say thefts don't occur but I can confidently
say that it is relatively rare.
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| 6. ARE SPARE PARTS READILY
AVAILABLE FOR THE ULTRA-BOX RANGE? |
Fiamma spares are available
throughout the product range and in the case of the
Ultra-box, are available for models which are over 10-years
old!
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