On the Roof Space Case Vs Roof Top Box
Submitted: Tuesday, Jun 13, 2006 at 10:12
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Robjo
We are going for a run on the school holidays up to
Shark Bay etc camping and instead of taking the hilux I want some comfort so we are planning to take the wife's Territory, so no 4wd required.
We have a queen sized self inflating mattress etc and as commodious as the Territory is, I doubt we will fit everything in so I will need to get the roof bars and put some stuff up on the roof. As we are travelling in July i am not sure I want to risk putting just the mattress up there (unless it will not fit in the car at all).
I have a space case that sits in the ute tub, a larger one, around 45cm high and prob around 50cm wide. An alternative is I put this on the roof, or I purchase one of the rhino-rack-type roof boxes which appear more aero-dynamic and maybe less noise/fuel used.
Does anyone have any experience in using wither of these they could share?
Reply By: Barks - Tuesday, Jun 13, 2006 at 16:52
Tuesday, Jun 13, 2006 at 16:52
Hi Rob, I bought a THULE X1 (pronounced 2LEE) roof box - it's marketed as a 4X4 version that is a bit more robust than the standard type.
I
check out the Rhino gear but didn't like the look and they seemed a bit more "plastic" than Thule gear.
The Thule ones have recessed runners where they connect to the bar so they sit closer to the roof, they come with quick connect/release fittings, opens from both sides, spring loaded hinges (stays up), waterproof and lockable - very good gear -
450L is a fair bit of space - I think I had 3 suitcases in it plus sleeping bags, pillows and clothing - all the light stuff up the top.
Going to the snow is great - all the wet gear, kids gumboots, tobogguns etc - keeps the car very clean.
Can put it on/off by myself - 5'8"
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barks
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