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Hi

 I have got an estate car and I brought the Thule Rapid system bars with the Evolution 700 box , for me the good points are box has 6 locking points opens either sides will only release the key when all locks are secure .bad points none you get what you pay for

We bought one from Halfords (I've been told they are made by Karrite, part of the Thule group, but I'm not sure about that)

It's OK, is about the best I can say. The struts are a bit of a pain TBH, a box with gas struts would probably be better. The attachment system seems a bit primitive - but works OK. Also, it only locks in two places (although it is central locking, and the key can't be removed until it's properly locked) - more locking points would probably give more peace of mind - I use a webstrap at the mo, just in case.

But the one thing I will investigate next time, is the boxes which open on both (or either) sides - not particularly for the loading/unloading (although I'm sure it would help), but it would be a real help when putting the box on/taking it off (we only put ours on when we are going away, and take it off again when back home - if you intend to leave it on permanently, then this is probably a bit of a moot point) - no more having to fiddle around blind on the hinge side of the box.

Still, no real complaints for the price I suppose, but as has already been said, it seems you get what you pay for!

Could'nt agree more about a box which opens both sides.

I have a Halfords box. Would'nt be without it and the Halfords staff are very helpful.

I have no room to store a roof box , that's why I got the Thule Ranger ; folding bag/box . Love it to bits .

 Got the Thule rapid fit Aero bars too , left them on as I can't be bothered taking them off and on .