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lespes
 


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Roof rack or Roof Box - Your thoughts

Been considering a roof rack (Probably Prospeed) then wandered (by mistake into Halfords). 450 and 480 Thule roof boxes for £350 and £380 5yr guarrentee double side opening.

Roof box looks a lot cheaper option and perhaps easier to remove etc, have alrrady got Landrover bars so should fit OK.

Seems things would remain dryer in box and not have to worry about what was placed in one so much as on a rack.

Obiviously rack would accomadate larger more bulky items, any thoughts on other plus or minus from your experience.

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think youi've summed it up already. but in addition, a roofbox is easier to remove than a rack.

Having said that, the Prospeed racks are just about as aerodynamic as you'll get for a rack. Thumbs Up Bodsys Brake Bible

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got a thule 450 roof box ideal easyish off and on although the turn and twist lock fixings are a sod and 4 handed for the inner hinge side . but obviosly watertight and secure and you can always squeeze the inevitable last bit of kit in so its Thumbs Up from me

id only be thinking roofrack for more commercial kit shifting odd sizes and lenghts is were it would score

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I did 27mpg over 2,000 miles last time I used one accross france to Italy & back. Bodsys Brake Bible

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In that case it would improve my fuel consumption Laughing D4 Landmark MY16 Santorini Black THE LAST
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Very handy with boxes, but I am now going over to rack due to bulky things not going into box (Prams Big Cry )

Skiguard 850, sits pretty close to roof...

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And it's finally arrived in Denmark!!

I like my roof box from Hellfrauds and pretty easy to remove.

Go for it, though the racks so look the dogs! All things shipping, storage, transport. UK and worldwide.

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Respect where so duly needed Thumbs Up


Think I prefer the Prospeed box also.... Dave...? Whistle Faultmate MSV2 MultiVehicle
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