Introduction Looking for a roof box for the holiday season? We test eight of the best load carriers on the market Otherwise, there is not much to complain about. There are other boxes and bags on the market with more substantial features for protection. You should also find it to be pretty reliable when in its extended form with the waterproof material, sealed seams, the snap-on loading system. The assembly process doesn’t seem to be too difficult as long as you have the right roof bars in place. Thule Ocean Roof Boxes- The cheapest range from Thule offering great quality at an affordable price. 4 x Options available up to 450 Litres storage capacity. This space-saving model should have the potential to impress the right user, but how does it fare as a practical piece of luggage?

Our reigning roof box champion, the Kamei 510, holds on to its crown. While its stablemate, the Corvara S 390, runs it close, it can’t quite justify its higher price. If you have less to spend, Hapro’s Traxer 6.6 is a cheaper, simple-to-fit solution.

Thule Force XT Roof Boxes - A Robust luggage box thanks to its tough Aeroskin texture, ranging from 300 to 500 Litres. As many of us start to plan holidays, thoughts turn to how we’ll squeeze our family and all our luggage in the car. Roof boxes are a neat solution, creating space in the cabin and making everyone more comfortable. They also mean you needn’t drive a car bigger than you need all year for a few days away with the family. Thule Motion XT Roof Boxes - Family sized cargo carrier ideal for luggage, outdoor gear and bulky loads. Available up to a huge 610 Litre capacity.

Yet not all roof boxes are created equal. We’ve tested eight of the market’s most popular designs to give you the lowdown. How we tested them The Thule Ranger 90 Soft Roof Box has a nice blend of features for convenience and the protection of possessions.

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Roof top boxes come in a variety of sizes to suit any budget , so please take a look at our roof box guide for additional information to help you choose the ideal cargo box. Thule Roof Box Range The folded dimensions are just 120cm long, 25 tall, and 25 deep. It should be easy to home in a garage or other storage area until it is needed again. This makes this more of a casual model for occasional trips.

Lots of families can keep their baggage safe and dry with relative ease and appreciate the folding design. So, you shouldn’t go too wrong with this Thule roof box.There is also the question of whether it will last because of the price and canvas material, but Thule is usually a good bet. A roof box might be used for two or three weeks of the year. For the rest of the time it needs a home. If you don't have a garage or a spare storage room in the house then this presents a problem as traditional roof boxes are rigid fibre glass affairs that take up a large amount of space. Masters of innovation Thule have come up with a neat solution, a foldable roof box. There are few complaints about this product because it does just enough with few faults. Nothing is outstanding in the design or the use of materials or closures, but nor is there anything that stands out as a major flaw. This roof bag is 110cm long, 80 wide, and 40 high, giving it a decent capacity for plenty of luggage and equipment for your trip. This equates to 280L, so not the largest ever, but fine for the task. There is a warning from one user to be careful with the fastening system. It is not too difficult to clip everything together, but the force in doing so and the weight of pieces when detached lead to risks of scratches to paintwork.