Member Since: 06 Mar 2018
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 391
Roofbox novice, anything I need to know?
Hi all,
we’re in the market for a Roofbox having never owned one before, it’s time. On the research I’ve done I’ve seen various styles from square(ish) ones to long aerodynamic ones. The larger literage items with an aerodynamic profile; do they actually have usable space because of the tapering nature of the nose area?. Should we look at a more squared item with potential more usable space.
Any advice or experience would be appreciated Thumbs Upvisiting from www.rrsport.co.uk
8th May 2020 8:15 am
J@mes
Member Since: 10 Nov 2008
Location: Bomber County
Posts: 4547
Yes the space at the front is usable, you just tuck smaller softer things at the front in that gap.
I'd go for one with double sided opening as it makes its easier to fill and strap everything up on the Discovery due to the height and width.
We got one with hand tightening clamps rather than nut and bolt U clamps, and one which has a triple lockiking system - basically unless all the lid clasps are locked properly the key to lock the lid won't turn, so you know it's not shut properly.
We got a 500litre thule on from halfords and are very happy with it. It's not too noisy either which is important if you're driving 1000 miles through europe or whatever.2014 D4 XS
2005 D3 SE - Gone
8th May 2020 8:25 am
LaserTam
Member Since: 31 Aug 2015
Location: Essex
Posts: 828
I bought one some years ago (when I had an Evoque - which has no boot space, so essential ) and did a fair bit of shopping around and found Roofbox the cheapest and very helpful with my questions.
A double opening one would be of benefit, but mine isn't and its manageable to load and unload. Its a half width long one, can get a fair amount in there with some careful packing. I went for that, so I still had space for a bike on the other side of the roof bars.
I'm over 6ft but still use a collapsible step to load, then just slide it into the boot for unloading at the other end.MY2012 D4 HSE Nara Bronze with some extra stuff
8th May 2020 9:00 am
Lee Trinder
Member Since: 12 Aug 2018
Location: Henley in arden
Posts: 515
We have a 300 litre Thule one and you can just get a bike rack next to it, if you are not going to carry a bike I would go for the larger full width. You can get a fair bit of stuff in them with careful packing.
8th May 2020 9:10 am
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 72787
When you get one, don’t do what someone here did a while ago. Multistory car parks are off the menu.
8th May 2020 9:18 am
pagoda
Member Since: 13 Aug 2009
Location: Not London Anymore (or the US for that matter)
Posts: 1923
Definitely worth getting one that opens on both sides. I have a late model LR one that does that and has the 'speed fitting' attachments - basically quick-fit clamps. Well worth the extra dosh.PAGODA
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) and did a fair bit of shopping around and found Roofbox the cheapest and very helpful with my questions.
