Car roof boxes

[pzkpfw]

I'm thinking of getting a roof rack and roof box for the wagon, to carry more gear when I can't fold the seats down.

I figure someone here must have done that or at least used a roof box. Any advice?

(Alternative would be a small trailer, but I'd need one of those little ones that folds up or stands upright, else I wouldn't be able to store it - and I haven't been able to google-up one in Wellington.)

Cheers,

[Akzle]

"more stuff"
like what? fishing rods? skis? your collection of fine china? puppies? beer? jerry cans?

personally i'd roll with a cage-tray vis:


and then waterproof penguin bags or hard cases:




the difficulty with them being lifting them up and down if they're not permanently attached, or loading them from the top if they are, which is no good for women or bitches. but they double as campfire seats, emergency flotation/rafts, chilly bins etc and are ipxx proof so wont get gravel dust or sand in your undies as you drive.

but then there's the gay rhino system for townies and suv's and station wagons where "it won't look cool" or "it's not aerodynamic"


i have no experience with them directly, but they're hard, lockable, and look gay as shit.
they also require you to fit roof racks (duh) which can be guttermount or drilled through, and if you need m0ar loading capacity, you can add a third or fourth rack.

[neels]

They are good, mainly for lightweight stuff though as the boxes themselves are not that strong, good for long awkward things. Lockable is a bonus although it probably only keeps the honest thieves out.

I got a longer narrow one so I still had room for the bikes on the roof rack beside it, all bought second hand off trademe except for the fitting kit to suit the car.

You can get a surprising amount of stuff in the thing, did quite a few family camping trips with the dirty old Terrano boot stacked full and the roof box on top.

[mashman]

Recently got a roof rack for the yak. Easy enough to put on and does the trick. We went the el cheapo route and got the square edged bars, but depending on the conditions they can give off a wee "howl". I'm not really a fan of carrying anything that can get soaked on the roof, even if it's covered, and am of a similar mind to a mate who prefers to use a trailer for that sort of thing. If you know someone who'll lend you their trailer, you could save yerself a few bucks.

[Waihou Thumper]

Buy a brand new Subaru! they are selling Thule racks for just $20.00 ! Awesome..
Just one catch of course....The rack will cost you over $35,000..

[Erelyes]

I figure someone here must have done that or at least used a roof box. Any advice?

Open your wallet wide.

[pzkpfw]

Thanks everyone,

Did just find this local folding trailer supplier: http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/trai...-890367496.htm but a bit past my budget.

Probably off to buy the roof box tomorrow.

Cheers,

[Big Dog]

My advice: make sure you know what the total height of your vehicle is before you go to an underground carpark.
Seen a few 4wd owning soccer mom's come unstuck.


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[Swoop]

but then there's the gay rhino system for townies and suv's and station wagons where "it won't look cool" or "it's not aerodynamic"

BUT, you can transport your dead hooker in it.

[5150]

A much cheaper option me thinks

[Akzle]

BUT, you can transport your dead hooker in it.

midget hooker maybe.

[J.A.W.]

midget hooker maybe.

Well, if you're done with the deal.. dismembered as such.. might work.. or through a tree mulcher.. its fish bait officer!

[Erelyes]

Well, if you're done with the deal.. dismembered as such.. might work.. or through a tree mulcher.. its fish bait officer!

[Ulsterkiwi]

got my whisper bar racks and a box from the roof box company out at Plimmerton. Very happy with it. Box is easy as to put on and take off. Well made, locks and completely waterproof. Depending on your height it might be a tad awkward to load etc but its very doable.
The whisper bar racks are worth it as the rack will likely stay on even when the box does not and they are definitely quieter. We have had great use out of it. All the camping gear plus clothing etc can go in ours. It left the back of the wagon free for all the scuba gear which is way too heavy to put up there.

[Hawkeye]

Thanks everyone,

Did just find this local folding trailer supplier: http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/trai...-890367496.htm but a bit past my budget.

Probably off to buy the roof box tomorrow.

Cheers,

There's a place in Plimmerton who supplies roof boxes (and all the fitting kits needed). He was a lot cheaper than the Wellington suppliers.

Bought mine a few year ago and have used it regularly when hauling the family on extended breaks. Saves having the cage loaded to the gills and also easy to put on/take off.
Problem with trailers is parking. Cage with roof box fits in a single parking bay. (just remember you have a box on when entering parking buildings).


Oop's..... as he said above....