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09/7/2014 at 5:27pm
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Quote: Originally posted by whatwouldaudreydo on 09/7/2014That's great thanks :) I've an extremely tight budget, and need my money to go as far as possible. If you really can get 680l in then it must be the next best thing to a trailer (which unfortunately is not on the cards just yet!).
Are you able to lock it on your own or is it one of those that you have to push down the front and back lid sections whilst turning the key? I'm on my own with two kids so need something as easy as possible to operate!
Also, is the space really useable? Some roof boxes I've looked at seem big but you can't actually get much in them due to their shape!
You can lock it quite easily by yourself, if you are pushing hard you have packed it beyond it's capacity.
As you are on your own, it will be very difficult to lift and position the box to the roof bars, its not so much the weight its the size of the box 2.1 m x 1 m x 0. 42m.
I understand what you mean by useable space, the box is fairly aerodynamic.
What I found was if possible is lay out all your camping gear out, with the box on the ground and try a bit of tetris until you find the best way to fit as much as possible in the box, then sketch out a plan or take a few pictures on your phone noting what you can pack. I did this with a smaller box and it really helps get the most out of them and a lot easier than once the box is on the roof of the car.
With consideration to the weight and the total laden weight of the roof of your car.
I can get in large table, 4 x stools, 4 x large chairs, large kitchen unit, large cupboard, small cupboard, 2 x large sleeping bags, 2 x reg sleeping bags, 6 x full size pillows, 2 x duffle bags, 2 x body boards, picnic blankets some odds and ends and a partridge in a pear tree....and I do that on my own.
It will also depend on how your camping gear folds or rolls etc. what is most helpful is that you can access both sides to fill.
I think the other alternatives I looked at is the Thule Motion 900 around £600.00 a lot...more trailer money
Or the Husky XXL apparently it loads like a 600 litre box but is in fact a 510 litre. £275.00 but only loads one side of your choice...so will be a little harder to load.
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One more thing like a trailer consider where you will store it.
Post last edited on 09/07/2014 17:35:41
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