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Hi am looking at buying a roof box to save taking the trailer. I want a large one (family of 7) to fit a seat alhambra. I have looked at the link from ukcampsite to the roofbox co, and they say 2 smaller would be better than 1, surely this can't be right as you wouldn't be able to get a large suitcase in, or do you just shove clothes in? Also any advice on which make/quality to look at would be appreciated, thank you,

Kathryn

hi

just remember your roof will have a weight limit which can be around 70kg so this will restrict what you can carry up there.don't forget you have to deduct the weight of the roof box from what ever your cars limit is.

as to one or two boxes the problem with the big wide ones is getting the stuff in and out so if you do get one make sure it can be opened from both sides.

Hi Arlene - I had no idea either and i was recommended (via this forum) to look at the Roof Box Company (via link from the Shop section - you then get a discount) and that was so helpful.  You just type in your car make and model and it comes up with the various options of roof bars.  Then you choose which box dependent on price and requirements.  I found them really helpful. 

Thank you for all the info, it all really helps when you know nothing at all!