ROOF BOX SIZE GUIDE AND FAQS
Rooftop BOX SIZE GUIDE
How large is X liters and could I at any point put Y rooftop box on my vehicle and what is I need to convey Z on the rooftop as well? — These are commonplace inquiries clients have while attempting to figure out what type/size of rooftop box they need or need.
What size do I want?
First you want to contemplate what you need to convey in it and be sensible about stacking it. Assuming you’re uncertain on size, for example medium or huge we generally propose going for the bigger size. You’ll continuously fill it and it’s in every case preferred to have additional room over attempting to crush everything in and shutting the top.
Likewise consider the level of your vehicle for what you need to stack as well. A cantina or home is moderately low though a SUV/4×4 will be taller thus putting whatever huge or weighty could be somewhat more earnestly or need two individuals to securely make it happen. A bunch of collapsing steps can be useful as well.
Also Read: Thule multilift installation
While stacking a rooftop box we recommend utilizing delicate baggage, for example, holdalls as they are not difficult to stack and are adaptable to capitalize on the space though hard gear isn’t space proficient. Ikea blue sacks or the huge speed up clothing packs appear to be well known. A few clients likewise use vacuum sacks as well — top them off and afterward suck out all the air to diminish the size considerably further!
As far as size, you can fit essentially fit any size rooftop box on any vehicle. For instance we fitted a High 2.3 meter rooftop box onto a VW Polo!
Try not to stress a lot over “overhang” all things considered. You’ll be amazed how outwardly rooftop boxes will in general psychologist when on the vehicle rooftop. In the event that the crate overhangs the windscreen it’s not unexpected not apparent when in the passenger seats of the vehicle.
What might be said about conveying a bicycle or watercraft as well?
If you likewise have any desire to involve a games transporter for a bicycle or watercraft then a Game box perhaps a decent decision as these are much of the time tight and when mounted aside of the rooftop bars you can then mount the games transporters to the opposite side.
So how enormous is… ..
To provide you with an estimated guide of size the pictures underneath of the Thule Movement XT and Thule Power XT ranges show the differing sizes and limits and how they sit on a commonplace vehicle. In outline:
Little — Regularly 300 liters and you can fit 2–3 holdalls in one. Ideal for little vehicles.
Medium — Commonly 400 liters and you can fit 4–5 holdalls in one. Ideal for hatchback and cantina vehicles.
Huge — Regularly 450 liters and you can fit 5–6 holdalls in one. Ideal for hatchback’s, cantina’s, home’s, Mpv’s, SUV’s and 4x4's.
Additional Huge — Regularly 500 liters and you can fit 6–7 holdalls in one. Ideal for home’s, Mpv’s, SUV’s and 4x4's.
Extra, Additional Huge — Regularly 600 liters and you can fit 8+ holdalls in one. Ideal for domain’s, Mpv’s, SUV’s and 4x4's.
Sport — Commonly 300 liters and you can fit 2–3 holdalls in one. Ideal for all vehicles and you can then fit something like one game transporter next to it. Contingent upon the width of your rooftop bars you can in some cases you can fit two, particularly bicycle racks. with one looking ahead and the other in reverse to assist with keeping away from pedals and handlebars conflicting.
Rooftop BOXES AND Rooftop BARS/RACKS
Do rooftop bars fit any vehicle?
Each vehicle rooftop size and fitting is unique.
For instance Thule offer 5 distinct lengths of rooftop bars and afterward there will be 2–3 parts required for the genuine fitting.
In the event that you change your vehicle, you perhaps ready to re-utilize some or every one of the parts relying upon the new vehicle. This is many times the situation while changing to something almost identical yet don’t expect excessively if transforming from a Fiat 500 to a Land Meanderer Revelation!
Our nitty gritty Thule Gaze Upward can assist with figuring out what you really want. Obviously any inquiries by all means call us on 01344 286454 or send us an email sales@carbox.co.uk and we’ll be eager to assist.
Could you at any point fit a rooftop box to any vehicle?
Indeed the rooftop boxes themselves are a widespread fit giving you have the rooftop bars set up.
Cause rooftop racks harm your vehicle?
No gave they are fitted accurately and inline with the makers directions all ought to be well.
Issues are extremely intriguing with great quality rooftop bars and any issues that truly do happen are generally human mistake.
What is the greatest rooftop box accessible?
The biggest is around 600 liters — that is typically enough for anybody and anything you’re accomplishing for your undertakings.
What amount does a rooftop box hold?
That will rely upon the size and limit — see the highest point of this page for our manual for help further.
Do you really want rooftop bars for a rooftop box?
Indeed — rooftop bars are the establishment on to which you can then introduce all the other things — rooftop box, bicycle racks, ski racks, watersport racks and so forth.
How would you get a container on a rooftop rack?
Each rooftop box will accompany the vital fittings and the kind of fitting will rely upon the particular of the rooftop box.
More modest/less expensive rooftop boxes will frequently have U-Screws that are protected inside with hand fixing nuts (easy to assemble).
Higher detail rooftop boxes will regularly have a coordinated clasping component that is gotten rapidly and effectively manually. They in some cases have an in-assembled force component so you know when you’ve arrived at the right force limit.
How weighty is a rooftop box?
Regularly they range between 15–30 kgs relying upon the size and model so not that weighty and most can be mounted by one individual on a standard vehicle. Taller vehicles, for example, SUV’s and 4×4’s might require 2 individuals to lift it onto the rooftop bars.
How might I store a rooftop box?
You can store a rooftop box upstanding standing upward sitting on it’s back or a crane or Thule multi-lift is an optimal method for saving evenly and facing a shed or carport rooftop. A rooftop box cover is a value while speculation too safeguarding it while away.
How much weight might you at any point put on rooftop rack?
That will rely upon the fitting and sort of rooftop bar being utilized however commonly this can be between 50–100 kgs.
With an ordinarily grown-up weighing 70–80kgs that is typically above and beyond.
Does a rooftop rack increment fuel utilization?
It can — each vehicle is unique and it will rely upon the sort of rooftop bar being fitted. A standard square steel bar is noisier and less eco-friendly than the wing bar type rooftop bars that seem to be an airplane wing on their side profile.
On the off chance that you’re driving a half breed or EV, the reach may likewise be impacted likewise.
Could you at any point go through a vehicle wash with rooftop racks?
No you ought to stay away from robotized vehicle washes with them in situ.
Cause rooftop racks harm your vehicle?
No gave they are fitted accurately and inline with the makers directions all ought to be great.
Issues are extremely intriguing with great quality rooftop bars and any issues that in all actuality do happen are generally human mistake.
Bicycle RACKS/CYCLE Transporters
How would I get my bicycle on a rooftop rack?
You’ll require a bicycle rack fitted to the rooftop rack to convey your bicycle safetly and without any problem. See our reach here for the various kinds accessible.
How would you put a bicycle rack on a vehicle?
There are three fundamental sorts:
Rooftop rack transporters — these fit to your rooftop bars.
Boot racks — these fit on the back of your vehicle.
Tow-bar transporters — these fit onto your tow-bar and afterward plug into the electrics for the lights and numberplate.
What number of bicycles can fit on a rooftop rack?
Ordinarily 2–3 relying upon the length of the rooftop bar. A limit of 4 on the broadest rooftop bar length can be fitted.
You can substitute them between looking ahead and in reverse to boost space and stay away from the pedals and handlebars conflicting.
How would you eliminate a bicycle rack?
This will rely upon the kind of rack being utilized however will be backward of the establishment. However, it is generally faster and simpler.
Which bicycle rack is best for my vehicle?
It will rely upon a large number of elements, for example, the actual vehicle, what is supported (not all vehicles can take a back rack for instance), whether you have a tow-bar and the kind of bicycles you need to convey.
On the off chance that you have any inquiries simply call us and we can talk you through the choices.
Will bicycle racks continue any vehicle?
It will rely upon a large number of elements, for example, the actual vehicle, what is endorsed (not all vehicles can take a back rack for instance), whether you have a tow-bar and the sort of bicycles you need to convey.
In the event that you have any questions simply call us and we can talk you through the choices.
What is the best bicycle rack for a SUV?
Because of the level of your SUV, a tow-bar transporter is typically the most ideal choice.
These are exceptionally fast and simple to introduce and afterward load the bicycles onto it.
What is the best bicycle rack for a hatchback?
It will rely upon a huge number of variables, for example, the actual vehicle, what is endorsed (not all vehicles can take a back rack for instance), whether you have a tow-bar and the kind of bicycles you need to convey.
In the event that you have any questions simply call us and we can talk you through the choices.
What amount does a bicycle rack cost?
This will rely upon the sort and detail. They can vary in cost from ~£60 to ~£600. See here for our scope of various choices.
Might you at any point open your boot with a bicycle rack on it?
Rooftop rack transporters — Yes gave the rack isn’t mounted excessively far back to conflict with the boot when its it’s most noteworthy position.
Boot transporters — No this isn’t suggested or supported. You might harm your boot entryway and cause yourself a strain injury for instance.
Tow-bar transporters — Generally yes as the higher determination ones have a slant system that empowers it to shift forward in any event, when stacked.
Do you really want a number plate on a bicycle rack?
For the back boot transporters yes and lights as well on the off chance that they are clouded. Anyway it’s improbable you’ll have the tow-bar electrics to interface in the event that you’re utilizing this as opposed to a tow-bar transporter.
Driving with your numberplate and lights darkened is unlawful.
For tow-bar transporters they frequently have the lights and numberplate incorporated into the transporter making them the most ideal choice. A numberplate and light board can be utilized on the hanging type variants.
Athletic gear Transporters
How would I lash a kayak to my rooftop?
You can tie a kayak onto the rooftop bars utilizing committed lashes and some can be locked too for security. See here for instances of our reach.
You can likewise utilize committed rooftop bar cushions to safeguard your kayak when it is lashed down.
What is the best kayak transporter?
The Thule Body a-Port XT or Thule Frame a-Port Air are ideal transporters relying upon whether you want to convey a couple of kayaks.
Do you really want a rooftop rack for a kayak?
Indeed we would constantly suggest the utilization of a rooftop rack as opposed to putting the kayak straightforwardly onto the rooftop.
The is a gamble of harm to your rooftop, the kayak or possible issues with the specialists on the off chance that your heap isn’t secure.
What is it that I really want to put a kayak on my vehicle?
A bunch of rooftop bars, a kayak transporter or a bunch of rooftop bar cushions and lashes. See here for our rooftop bar reach and here for our watersport transporters.
How would you tie down a kayak to rooftop bars?
That will rely upon the strategy being utilized — lashes or a devoted transporter. The last option will have devoted fitting directions to guarantee it’s mounted appropriately and safely.
How would you tie down skis to rooftop racks?
See here for the devoted ski/snowboard racks that fit onto the rooftop bars to empower fast and simple mounting, guaranteeing safe transportation and you’re look perfect at the incline as well!
How to ship snowboard on vehicle?
See here for the devoted ski/snowboard racks that fit onto the rooftop bars to empower speedy and simple mounting, guaranteeing safe transportation and you’re look perfect at the incline as well!
How would you utilize a ski rack?
The committed racks come in different sizes relying upon the number of matches you that need to convey. They have an exceptionally fast and simple getting opening/shutting component that safeguards your ski’s and afterward locked so are secure as well.
How would you mount a snowboard on a rooftop rack?
The devoted racks come in different sizes relying upon the number of sheets you that need to convey. They have an exceptionally speedy and simple getting opening/shutting system that safeguards your sheets and afterward locked so are secure as well.
What amount does a ski rack cost?
This will rely upon the size and sort of transporter yet ordinarily can cost between ~£50-£270. See here for our devoted reach.
BOOT LINERS
For what reason would it be a good idea for me to spend more on a Carbox boot liner instead of the less expensive ones that are publicized on the web?
The Carbox liners satisfy the greatest guidelines endorsed by the vehicle producers. The item is powerful, enduring and fits impeccably. The nature of the material implies that the Carbox keeps it structure and doesn’t ‘unsettle up’ a little while later not at all like a few less expensive forms. Carbox doesn’t make a liner for each vehicle so we likewise offer the Cool-Liner that practically matches the nature of the Carbox liners and are additionally delivered to a definite fit for your vehicle.
Carbox don’t do a high sided boot liner for my vehicle. What is the other option?
Carbox just produce a custom fitted high sided Carbox liner for a couple of explicit vehicles. The option is the Carbox ‘Your Size’ which is a general Carbox with the choice of various sizes. Kindly measure the length and width (at the tightest point) and call us with your estimations and we will be glad to prompt on the right Carbox ‘Your Size’ for your vehicle.
What’s the significance here by upper and lower boot in the application guide?
There can be a disarray as to the level of the removable racking that you track down in the boot of certain vehicles. Frequently you have the decision of two distinct levels which implies the boot liner will be an alternate shape contingent upon the area of the portable rack in the boot. It is really smart to check the specific the boot arrangement you have so the right liner is requested.
DO YOU HOLD EVERYTHING IN STOCK?
We keep a decent load of the more famous items from every one of our providers.
Anyway a few things truly do exit stock on occasion however we will arrange in any things promptly to satisfy orders. Conveyance to us normally just requires 1–2 days. The special case for this is the Cool-Liners that come from the EU and these can take ~10 days to be gotten.
