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Quote: Originally posted by Barry B on 19/6/2009

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We splashed out on ThuleAero bars (less wind noise) and a 2nd hand Halfords Exodus 360 litre box in a fake carbon fibre finish.

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we just got a thule roofbox (440l I think) and we are still struggling to fit everything in. I feel we need a trailer as well but dont want to be limited to 50mph driving through france! Or we need a bigger car but cant really afford it.

The roofbox has given us a lot more space but we mainly fill it with bedding which we now take more of coz we can! We had a limited budget and shopped around so much but then ended up with the Thule as it was so much easier to take on and off than the Halfords. The roofbox company looked good too and has good recommendations.

We have got a roof box ontop of the trailer! It's fab! All the lighter things go in the box (ie, table, chairs windbreak, toys, lamps, airbeds etc) and all the tent, kitchen etc goes in the trailer. Food, beer, wine and clothes goes in the boot of our estate car, along with our newly purchased electric cool box!! It all fits in with lots of room to spare, that way, if i see any bargains whilst i'm away, i can bring them home!! hehe

We also have a bike rack that fits next to the top box on the trailer and a 3 bike holder thingy for the back of the car.

The trailer we bought on offer at halfords last year. Bought the trailer cover and locks off another site on the internet (proper erde ones, didn't get them from halfords as they are really expensive from there) Then a couple of months ago, we bought the erde roof bars from another internet site. The roof box is second hand. The bike rack, which fits on the trailer, was a bargain at £4 from Toys  us sometime ago and we already had the 3 bike rack, from years ago!

Now all i need is the weather, bottle of wine and next month to come a little quicker, as thats when we're off!!!! Can't wait! I'm so happy today too, cos i've just sorted my electric cool box out and just bought my new tent carpet, that should arive next Tues!!!!!! yyiippee!!!!!

Anyway, hope that helps!

Moomin76  -

Emma, I have an old roofbox which I am about to take to the tip if I can't find someone who wants it!  It is old but still useable and you are welcome to it if it will help you out till you can get the one you want.  I am based in Oldbury - just off M5 junction 2.