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we only started camping recently but love it, we have aquired soo much stuff the car in rammed full, we have been thinking about roof boxes, if anybody has one could you let us know if they are worth purchasing, thank you.

I tried my Kamei roofbox out for the first time last month on my Focus - fantastic. It made virtually no noise while driving and swallowed up loads of equipment (but not over 50kg). It did knock the mpg down from around 60mpg to 55mpg, but that's not too bad.

They are pricey for a decent one but will last for ages.

Quote: Originally posted by MikeR760 on 21/7/2008

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I tried my Kamei roofbox out for the first time last month on my Focus - fantastic. It made virtually no noise while driving and swallowed up loads of equipment (but not over 50kg). It did knock the mpg down from around 60mpg to 55mpg, but that's not too bad.

They are pricey for a decent one but will last for ages.

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Also got a Kamei 400 from roofbox.co.uk.

Totally recommend it. Did knock our mpg down too.

But made such a difference as to what we can take... We have upgraded from a relatively small Decathlon 6 man tent, to a Bear Lake 6 with extension, tables, chairs etc.

The more luggage space you have, the more you fill...

It'll be a trailer for us next

I recommend buying a good one.

If you search the net you can get a good deal. I bought a Thule Atlantis 680. - Dual side opening. VERY quick to fit. good quality etc.

If you go to the Thule website you can use their gizmo to see what the box will look like on your car etc.

Buy good and it will last.

I recommend buying a good one.

If you search the net you can get a good deal. I bought a Thule Atlantis 680. - Dual side opening. VERY quick to fit. good quality etc.

If you go to the Thule website you can use their gizmo to see what the box will look like on your car etc.

Buy good and it will last.

thanks guys and gals for your kind assistance