ROOF BOXES

Roof Box capacity

Whilst browsing, you’re sure to find a wide variety of Thule roof box sizes and shapes available. Before taking any further steps, we recommend considering what you’ll be storing in your new roof box and how much of it you plan to store. Spontaneous plans aside, why do you want a roof box? Once you’ve decided you can think about capacity.

If you’re an outdoor enthusiast who yearns for getting lost in the never-ending countryside of the UK and camping alone, then a lower-capacity box may do the trick. But if you’re looking at a Thule roof box for sale and you’re a family of six needing extra storage for a two-week holiday – something a bit larger will be necessary.

Roof box materials

The material a roof box is made of will significantly affect its performance. Most roof boxes, like a Thule roof box for sale online, will be made of high-quality materials. Roof boxes are subjected to huge forces at high speeds. Cheaper options made from thin plastic have the potential to vibrate and ‘rattle’ in the wind, leading to extra noise, and also may not stand the test of time when compared with stronger, sturdier roof boxes made from premium materials. Consider buying a Thule roof box which will be made from strong, scratch-resistant and UV-protected materials.

Roof box fitting

Since roof boxes come in a variety of fittings, it’s vital to ensure they’re compatible with your existing roof rack system. We would always recommend choosing your roof rack system and roof box at the same time, as this circumvents the potential of investing in two accessories that aren’t compatible. Keep an eye out for quick-fitting roof boxes, that won’t leave you stranded out in the rain trying to get your new box attached to your car roof. Even so, most are reasonably simple to fit and won’t take up too much of your time and effort.

How the roof box opens

A consideration that could easily be overlooked when researching what roof box is best for, is how it opens. Do you want one that opens from the left, the right, or both sides? This can greatly impact the convenience and ease of accessing your stored items, especially ones that are likely to be obstructed by other items.

With a side-opening box, you’ll only be able to load or unload from one side, whereas with a dual opening or hinged roof box you can benefit from much easier access. A dual side opening can prove particularly useful with full-width boxes stored on taller cars, but less so with narrower boxes – as these will need to be placed on one specific side of the vehicle.

We recommend looking at our range of Thule roof boxes for sale which are sure to meet your demands and are built to last.