Thule Pacific (M) 200 anthracite, normal skin, single side

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Some users say that this car roof box doesn’t come with the best instructions, but the ease of installation means that it is all pretty easy to figure out without many diagrams. The best clips on Driving Video: Ford Supervan EV races up Pikes Peak Video: Ferrari SF90 XX walkaround Giorgetto Giugiaro, legendary car designer › More here...

There’s also the dual-sided opening system, allowing you to install it easily without having to climb inside to reach the clamps on the far side (you simply walk around) and open whichever side is closest to the kerb, or affords best access to a particular item. This allows you to use a roof box and, with the benefit of experience, to exchange it for a new one within 90 days of invoice date, only paying a contribution to our carriage costs. Most exchanges are from a shorter box to a longer one, or from a wider box to a narrower one.

The best of everything Gordon Murray T.50 dynamic debut - report Driving Bentley's Blower continuation (video) Video: Revisiting the Jaguar I-Pace in Tokyo › More here... The Thule Pacific 780 is a the perfect all-rounder. Long enough for the majority of skis but also plenty of width for general luggage and bulky camping gear. Model Regardless, that shouldn’t put you off purchasing one, as the Thule offering is extremely easy to remove when not in use. It also comes with a two year warranty. Just work out where you plan to store this mammoth load-expander when the holidays are over. Firstly, you’ll need a set of roof bars. Predictably, the Ocean range is compatible with a whole host of Thule bars (Wingbar Edge 9582 tested here, also a doddle to fit) but the D-clamp fitting system is generic enough to work with a number of standard roof bar shapes. Once the roof box is in position, it’s a case of sliding the metal D-clamps underneath the roof bars and into the slots in the bottom of the roof box and manually screwing on the provided caps. The box is anchored in four places, while Thule provides a set of additional straps to keep items from sliding around inside.

Roof bar geometry: The minimum distance between roof bar centres is 55cm, the maximum distance 95cm. The box didn’t affect handling, even at 70mph, fuel economy didn’t suffer hugely (we averaged 38.4mpg over 213 miles of mainly motorway, in a car that unladen and roof boxless would average close to 42mpg) and wind noise was noticeable but easily tolerable. The Thule Pacific 700 is a large ski box that can also be used for carrying lots of extra gear while still leaving space that could be used for a bike, kayak or other narrow item along side it. At 460 litres the box has lots of space so is very suitable for a general luggage box in the summer and a ski box in the winter. The only limitation with this box is that due to its length, on many vehicles with a lift up tail gate, it will prevent the door from fully opening. Model But how does it affect the driving experience? Naturally, there is a bit of extra wind noise from up top, especially at motorway speeds, but it doesn’t grate and it’s certainly not loud enough to drown out the din of young children.The most popular advice topics — we've got you covered 2035 petrol and diesel car ban: 12 things to know Advice

Are these the 23 ugliest cars ever made? Gran Turismo movie review The 31 most ridiculous car names ever › More here... Fast-Grip” box to bar fittings. You just turn each wheel to draw the fitting claws around the roof bars, making this box easy to fit to both standard steel and aluminium roof bars. Maximum dimensions 80mm wide by 30mm deep. Fast-Grips also make it easier to fit boxes to unusual shaped manufacturers’ “own brand” bars, but these bars must be symmetrical in shape for the Fast-Grips to work properly. Constructed with sturdy materials, the Thule Pacific 200 offers durability and protection for its contents. Made with UV-resistant ABS plastic, it can withstand harsh weather conditions, maintaining its quality over time. The aerodynamic design of the roof box helps reduce wind drag and noise during travel, ensuring a smooth and quiet ride. Summary: does this mean that the Thule Touring 200 storage option still a highly recommendable product?Irritatingly, the box only opens a single side via the hinged system, which means drivers must be mindful of how they park if they wish to access items on the move. Dallying digits be warned, that hinged box top also has a nasty habit of slamming down on fingers if not closed with care. Tech, gadgets, car accessories and other products tested. Christmas 2023 gift guide Nextbase iQ review: The world's smartest dash cam 5 best ice scrapers to buy › More here... The most popular advice topics — we've got you covered 2035 petrol and diesel car ban: 12 things to know The benefit of such a large roof box, of course, is capacity. The Motion XT XL will fit 500 litres of luggage weighing up to 75kg. We managed to fit in two large bags of clothes, along with two child seats for bicycles and our bike helmets, securing it all with the supplied tie straps. That freed up the boot of our Audi A4 estate for a double buggy, large suitcase, a child-seized mattress and other assorted bits and pieces.