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Old 02 July 2014, 11:26 AM
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Default Quickie - Newage Wagon roof bar diameter?

Been googling around and can't find out. Can't get to my car to measure right now so figured I'd ask and see if anyone knew what the roof bar diameter on a newage wagon is? I'm looking for a camera clamp mount to fit but not knowing the size is a bit of a ball ache
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Just measured mine 2001 bugeye wagon, measures
12cm or 4.72inches.

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Hi mate, do you mean the side rails?
Old 02 July 2014, 01:04 PM
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The rails on the roof basically.

Looking to clamp something like this onto them for videoing etc:

Bike Handlebar Mount 1/4" Screw Clamp Bracket Tripod for DSLR Camera: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics Bike Handlebar Mount 1/4" Screw Clamp Bracket Tripod for DSLR Camera: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics

12cm? That sounds pretty wide.
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I use these suction cups.

http://www.wexphotographic.com/actio...lkin/b3232-m60

Just another idea
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Originally Posted by casasteve
The rails on the roof basically.

Looking to clamp something like this onto them for videoing etc:

Bike Handlebar Mount 1/4" Screw Clamp Bracket Tripod for DSLR Camera: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics

12cm? That sounds pretty wide.
Sorry I measured it all the way around, width wise it's
approx 4cm.
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Also remember (at least on my 2002 wagon) the rails are a diamond shape, not square or round. Not sure if that affects the clamp.
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I'm going to give this a try:

Manfrotto Super Clamp without Stud: Amazon.co.uk: Camera & Photo Manfrotto Super Clamp without Stud: Amazon.co.uk: Camera & Photo

Should be good with the shape of the rails, good brand etc etc.
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Originally Posted by casasteve
I'm going to give this a try:

Manfrotto Super Clamp without Stud: Amazon.co.uk: Camera & Photo

Should be good with the shape of the rails, good brand etc etc.
You might find something similar in a camera
shop in the used equipment section and will
probably be cheaper too.
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Too late I want something for the weekend though, and not able to get to the few camera shops I have locally in time. Price seems reasonable for the Manfrotto.
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Oooeerrrrr, Something for the weekend sir?
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Yup, the manfrotto G clamp fits the roof bars fine

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