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 Topic: Roof box v. back box
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01/7/2019 at 11:40am
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We are needing extra space for camping gear, but don't want a trailer. The usual thing is a roof box, but we found a Thule Back Box at Halfords. It fits at the back of the car like a bike rack, but you put a hard lockable box there in stead.
Has anyone got one of these and can recommend it? It's quite expensive so we don't want to get one if people say they're more bother than a regular (and cheaper) roof box.
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01/7/2019 at 4:09pm
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We once used a Thule rear rack but unable to afford their box we used one of those boxes you store garden stuff in and strapped it on with ratchet straps and it worked fine, the only thing was it wasn't waterproof and got in the way of opening the rear hatch and of course you have to be careful of what weight you put in it but those things apart it worked just fine and we still have the rack for occasional use.
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01/7/2019 at 10:15pm
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We used the Thule Backup box back in 2009 with the VW Golf, but sold the box as soon as we got back from our three week trip to France.
And bought a 750kg trailer.
At the moment we are using a Kamie Husk XXL Roof box, no trailer but are using a Ford Kuga, which is basically a van in the form of a car.
Personally I would either go for the Kamie Husky XXL 510lt another choice would be the Farad F3 at 680lt, although the Farad weighs 22kg which could be an issue for some.
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03/7/2019 at 1:53pm
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certainly interesting but a comment on another video says that the BakRak/Box Rak fitting instructions are abysmal and that you should buy from a more professional company. Not having seen either for quality or ease of fitting, I think we will probably go with the Thule as it's a well-known and long lastingbrand.
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03/7/2019 at 2:14pm
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Well I have the rack and fitting, is torquing up a single bolt, coudn't be any simplier.
I bought a water proof plastic trunk from B and Q and strap it on with a couple of tie downs.
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03/7/2019 at 3:21pm
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this is the video with comment
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=G2cw4Sz-ePc
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