The only worry here is if you have a vertically opening tailgate hatch like on an SUV. The only way to know this ahead of time is to have your roof rack installed on your roof, and then do some measurements. If your rack is adjustable move the front bar as far forward as it will go, and the rear bar about 24 inches behind that measured from the center of the front bar to the center of the rear bar.
The specific location of the rear bar isn't crucial here, as long as it's at least 25 inches away, but close enough for the box hardware to reach. Now you can measure from the center of your front bar to the point of the open hatch level with the top of the rear bar. Every cargo box is different, but the range will be somewhere around 40 inches to 57 inches.
If hatch clearance is a worry, and you still need something quite long, you might want to look into the Thule Motion line of boxes, which are designed to minimize the amount of clearance needed for the boxes to fit. All of our cargo boxes have their dimensions listed, and you can figure out what you need from that.
You want your box tall enough for your gear, but short enough to keep you under any height restrictions you may have and to keep aerodynamics at their best. Crucial tip : If you park in a garage, be very sure your vehicle with the box installed can still fit. Truly the easiest way to know what box will fit your gear and your car is to give us a call. Once you have a firm grasp on the size of roof box you need, and the requirements it needs to fit your vehicle, you can start looking into what features are important to you.
While they all serve the same function, not all cargo boxes are the same. There is a wide variety of features and options available across roof boxes. What you need and want in your box will depend on your needs and priorities.
These days nearly all cargo boxes are dual-side opening. There was a time when this was a rare feature, but pretty much all of them do it now. All cargo boxes come with locks. Each roof box will come with the necessary fittings and the type of fitting will depend on the specification of the roof box.
Higher specification roof boxes will typically have an integrated clamping mechanism that is secured quickly and easily by hand. How heavy is a roof box? Typically they range between kgs depending on the size and model so not that heavy and most can be mounted by one person on a standard car. How can I store a roof box? A roof box cover is a worth while investment too protecting it whilst in storage.
How much weight can you put on roof rack? That will depend on the fitting and type of roof bar being used but typically this can be between kgs. Does a roof rack increase fuel consumption? It can — every car is different and it will depend on the type of roof-bar being fitted. A standard square steel bar is noisier and less fuel efficient than the wing bar type roof bars that look like an aircraft wing on their side profile. Can you go through a car wash with roof racks? No you should avoid automated car washes with them in situ.
See our range here for the different types available. How do you put a bike rack on a car? There are three main types: Roof rack carriers — these fit to your roof bars.
Boot racks — these fit on the rear of your car. Tow-bar carriers — these fit onto your tow-bar and then plug into the electrics for the lights and numberplate. How many bikes can fit on a roof rack? Typically depending on the length of the roof bar. A maximum of 4 on the widest roof bar length can be fitted. You can alternate them between facing forward and backwards to maximise space and avoid the pedals and handlebars clashing.
How do you remove a bike rack? This will depend on the type of rack being used but will be in reverse of the installation. It is usually quicker and easier though. Which bike rack is best for my car? Do you hold everything in stock? Aluminium bars with T-track slots will carry a wider load than steel bars. On a typical family car, a roof box of 90cm will leave space for one bike carrier if aluminium bars are used.
On a good roof box, the materials, locks and fittings should be robust and the box should be fully waterproof.
We tested for all these things, along with the ease of mounting and unmounting and opening and closing, along with how heavy the boxes were and how much room there is inside and whether they are easy to pack.
It is safer and easier if two people fit and remove a roof box — longer boxes tend to be caught by the wind on windy days and wider boxes are more difficult to move single handily than medium width or narrower boxes. Also remember that roof boxes increase drag and therefore fuel consumption, but modern designs include features to keep the drag to a minimum, with driving speed and style having a far bigger effect. Be warned that some cars have very large spoilers which prevent the tailgate from opening fully if a long box is fitted, while other cars have roof bars that are fitted too far apart for some roof boxes.
But experienced resellers should know about these problems. You can trust our independent reviews. We may earn commission from some of the retailers, but we never allow this to influence selections, which are formed from real-world testing and expert advice. This revenue helps to fund journalism across The Independent. There are three luggage straps for keeping everything secure and the shape of this huge box l means you should be able to carry one bike beside the box if you use Aero bars with the T-channelled slots.
It also comes with an impressive six year guarantee. Buy now. This wallet-friendly, short wide box — which comes from the second biggest roof box manufacturer — looks very smart. Available in both black glossy and titan glossy, including in other sizes. This German-made, medium-width family-sized box looks good and is ultra-secure. Depending on the length of your roof bars, there should be space for at least two bikes beside this optimum shaped l capacity box.
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