Funny how times change, Back in the 70's/80's it was quite routine to see cars on the A303 loaded up like the farmers cars in "The Grapes of Wrath" and nobody batted an eye.
Roof boxes
- Thread starter NVP
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Funny how times change, Back in the 70's/80's it was quite routine to see cars on the A303 loaded up like the farmers cars in "The Grapes of Wrath" and nobody batted an eye.
After nearly a year I finally got to put it to use 
Don't like being limited to 82mph but hey ho, very functional and completely changed the loading car routine. Took the double buggy, bed guards, kids beach stuff, all the awkward shaped stuff. Decent.
Don't like being limited to 82mph but hey ho, very functional and completely changed the loading car routine. Took the double buggy, bed guards, kids beach stuff, all the awkward shaped stuff. Decent.
Caporegime
Mmmmmmmm... Theres something about a big estate car with a nice aerodynamic roof box on it that gets my juices flowing.
I hope you're going on a transcontinental trip.
82MPH is probably an indicated 85+ you yob. Slow down.
I hope you're going on a transcontinental trip.
82MPH is probably an indicated 85+ you yob. Slow down.
Oh ****, I meant 70mph - damn autocorrect
That was a two night trip in the UK... 1 suitcase full of nappies and baby food, milk and a million of their clothes, another full of the wifes stuff - I packed 2 pairs of shorts, vests, boxers and my flip flops which could have fit in my glove box hahaha. Actually there were also 2 rucksacks and 3 bags4life plus the cooler bag... I don't even, 2 nights? What?
That was a two night trip in the UK... 1 suitcase full of nappies and baby food, milk and a million of their clothes, another full of the wifes stuff - I packed 2 pairs of shorts, vests, boxers and my flip flops which could have fit in my glove box hahaha. Actually there were also 2 rucksacks and 3 bags4life plus the cooler bag... I don't even, 2 nights? What?
Which bits did you get and where from please? I’ve been thinking about a roof box for my F11, and wasn’t really sure where to start. I assume the roof bars also fit other cars with different feet (my wife has a Mazda CX-5 that we’d also like to fit it to).After nearly a year I finally got to put it to use
Don't like being limited to 82mph but hey ho, very functional and completely changed the loading car routine. Took the double buggy, bed guards, kids beach stuff, all the awkward shaped stuff. Decent.
Not going away this year so might see if I can get some ‘end of season’ deals in a couple of months.
Box: 'Thule Motion XT XL' (500 litre)
From Halfrods e-bay Account @ £432
Bars: 'Thule WingBar Edge Black' (9595B) flush fit 89.6cm & 97.6cm for the F11
Fixing Kit: 'Thule Fitting Kit' (4022)
Both from roofracks.co.uk @ £280
I ordered the Box first, waited for it to arrive so I could provide the Key code to RoofRacks.co.uk when ordering the bars and fixing kit to ensure all locks (box and bars) use the same key.
My bars are flush fit (cut to size) for the F11, if you wanted to have flexible usage then do not go for flush bars. Perhaps live chat the roofracks.co.uk guys and they'll help you identify the bar and fitting kit required for whichever box you choose
From Halfrods e-bay Account @ £432
Bars: 'Thule WingBar Edge Black' (9595B) flush fit 89.6cm & 97.6cm for the F11
Fixing Kit: 'Thule Fitting Kit' (4022)
Both from roofracks.co.uk @ £280
I ordered the Box first, waited for it to arrive so I could provide the Key code to RoofRacks.co.uk when ordering the bars and fixing kit to ensure all locks (box and bars) use the same key.
My bars are flush fit (cut to size) for the F11, if you wanted to have flexible usage then do not go for flush bars. Perhaps live chat the roofracks.co.uk guys and they'll help you identify the bar and fitting kit required for whichever box you choose
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I have the 5008 and find the placement for the roofbar feet (dimples on the rails) too close together for my admittedly large roofbox. Is it better on the 3008, or do you ignore the dimples?
I have the 5008 and find the placement for the roofbar feet (dimples on the rails) too close together for my admittedly large roofbox. Is it better on the 3008, or do you ignore the dimples?
Box: 'Thule Motion XT XL' (500 litre)
From Halfrods e-bay Account @ £432
Bars: 'Thule WingBar Edge Black' (9595B) flush fit 89.6cm & 97.6cm for the F11
Fixing Kit: 'Thule Fitting Kit' (4022)
Both from roofracks.co.uk @ £280
I ordered the Box first, waited for it to arrive so I could provide the Key code to RoofRacks.co.uk when ordering the bars and fixing kit to ensure all locks (box and bars) use the same key.
My bars are flush fit (cut to size) for the F11, if you wanted to have flexible usage then do not go for flush bars. Perhaps live chat the roofracks.co.uk guys and they'll help you identify the bar and fitting kit required for whichever box you choose
Thanks a lot for the info.
Caporegime
Very timely thread to appear this as I think I'll be looking for a roof box soon.
How did you find those bars @NVP much noise?
How did you find those bars @NVP much noise?
it wan't a perfect match - although better than nothing. The main issue is that if I use the dimples directly, the roof box sits nose up rather than flat and level. In the end I found a position the roof box sits level and spaced out on the roof bars. It just sits a little forward (unless you put something to bunk the back of the roof box up slightly.
With no box on top I only notice them with the roof or window open about motorway speed, still got them on so will take them for a run and find out what speed it actually was. Decent though