It’s worth taking the time to read the instructions properly, as it’s initially a touch fiddly, but once you’ve fitted one the rest follow relatively simply. That’s a huge leap over the 251 litres of bootspace the Volkswagen Up it’s fitted to here, adding real practicality to the compact city car. Not that it’s limited to small cars - the Thule Touring S can be fitted to any car, using Thule’s extensive roof bar and mounting kits.

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The biggest difference is the capacity of both ranges, where the Thule Motion has a loading capacity of 75kg while the Touring has a maximum capacity of 50kg. Now knowing the maximum loading weight for both boxes, how do I make a choice? It may be streamlined, but that doesn’t seem to affect the capacity. There are many users talking about all the luggage and equipment they were able to fit into this one box. Dual Side opening so you can choose to use it on either side of the vehicle, and to make for easier fitting and removal.Both models have dual side opening capabilities for the exception of one size in the Touring series. Which is the Touring 600, this box can only be loaded from one side, while all the other boxes can be loaded from both sides. If you are interested in having a narrow roof box but want the benefit from a dual side opening roof box, then we suggest going for the Thule Motion 600 roof box.

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Roof bar geometry: The minimum distance between roof bar centres is 55cm, the maximum distance 95cm. Roof storage like the Thule Touring 200 Roof Box is essential for any family looking to head out on holiday by car and this model promises to be a great option for large groups that need a spacious, secure system. Once fitted, the Ocean 200 is easy to use and impressive. We fitted it to a Nissan Pulsar - and found the box to be great for family holidays. It will easily take a set of three suitcases, which cuts down on the clutter inside and frees up valuable interior space. The easiest way to look at the weight limitations is to find out you want to carry. Are you planning to transport clothing or other heavier items. If you want to carry clothing then a Touring roof box will suffice. If you are intending to carry more than clothing like camping gear or golf equipment, then we would suggest that you use a Motion roof box. Summary: does this mean that the Thule Touring 200 storage option still a highly recommendable product?

The Ocean 200 is large. Huge in fact. However, despite its gargantuan size, the box is surprisingly lightweight. In fact it is only 14kg and its external size is 175 x 82 x 45 cm. Lifting it onto the roof bars can be easily done by one person, although the box can be easily scratched so we'd recommend using two people. 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 bar ends are rounded and smooth, and, like the bar itself, shaped to cut through the air as efficiently and quietly as possible - Thule says it’s 55% more efficient than its old AeroBars. With them on (without the box fitted) there’s very little obvious increase in noise, even at motorway speeds. Thule Roof Boxes are a great addition if you are going on a road trip / holiday and need extra space.

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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 finish of the mounts is impeccable, as is that of the bars mounted to them. The WingBars slot into the feet easily, a sharp knife (or scissors) all that’s required to cut the rubber strips that cover the fitting channels.Volkswagen offers its own roof bars, but they cost much the same and are specific to the car - with the Thule system you could take to a new car with new mounts. The special Titan Aeroskin finish provides a stylish look making you feel that the Touring series has incorporated a future metal technology. If you’ve the luxury of a garage Thule offers a solution to hang it above the car when it’s not in use. There’s a wide range of accessories that can be fitted to the bars themselves, or within the box itself. If you can think it, or want to carry it, there seems to be a neat solution to do so. In this article we will explain the big differences between both Thule models namely the Motion and the Touring series. The Touring can fitted where the roof bars are a minimum of 51.5 cm and a maximum of 92.5 cm while the Motion can be fitted to a minimum spacing of 57 cm to a maximum of 97 cm. The higher maximum width of the Motion series enables the possibility of this roof box to be positioned further towards the front of the vehicle. Providing greater access to the boot when using a slightly larger roof box, or where the boot has a higher opening position.

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To find the spare parts you need, please see the diagram below, identify the product codes, then choose them from the list below. If you need more than 1 of any item, change the quantities in the Shopping Basket. Item:If that sounds like too much then you can opt for smaller load carriers. The Thule Ocean range starts with the Ocean 80 - with 320 litres of luggage space - and moves up to the Ocean 100 with 360 litres of space. There’s also the Ocean 600 which surprisingly has less space than the Ocean 100 at 330 litres, but is a narrower, half width roof box. Carrying skis? The Pacific 200 will hold 5 to 7 pairs of skis, maximum length 155cm. There’s a ski carrier accessory, part no. 694800, shown below. Fitting tips: A box is generally easier to load and unload if it's fitted towards the edge of a vehicle; you'll probably always be stretching if you fit it centrally. If you want to keep your roof box in pristine condition, don’t place or store it on tarmac, gravel or concrete. Gumtree.com Limited is an Appointed Representative of Compare The Market Limited who is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. The Touring roof box range itself comes in a number of sizes. The S tested here is small, with M and L choices in 400 litre and 420 litre capacities respectively. There’s a Sport model too, at 300 litres and an Alpine at 420 litres, both being longer and suited to housing sports equipment like skis and snowboards.