There is no sense of drag or extra fuel consumption that is sometimes associated with these big, heavy boxes. 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. With the Touring S in place there’s inevitably some increase in wind noise on the move, though it’s not so noticeable to be intrusive. 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.

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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. 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 Thule roof box ranges can be fitting to all Thule roof racks and some other manufacturers roof bars, the difference between the two models is the minimum and maximum position of the roof box claws which grip on to the roof bars.There are a surprising number of vehicles that cannot use traditional snowchains, the types that put chain on the inside of the wheel as well as on the tread. 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. That attention to detail is echoed in the neat placement of the tool for the mounts - it slots usefully behind the locked door at the bottom of the mount. Roof bar geometry: The minimum distance between roof bar centres is 55cm, the maximum distance 95cm.

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If you’re after useful extra space (whatever the size of your car) it’s difficult to ignore how well engineered Thule’s roof box and bars are. The Ocean 200 is the largest in the range and, finished in in gloss black, looks very premium in shape and style. This prevents misloading and provides peace of mind that the box won't spring open mid-way down the road. This box has a large capacity of 400 litres, which equates to a 50 kg load, and has a number of user-friendly features for packing and installation. 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.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. Whether carrying extra luggage, skis, outdoor gear or bulky loads, we have a Roof Box to suit any requirement or budget. Providing greater access to the boot when using a slightly larger roof box, or where the boot has a higher opening position.

The difference between a Thule Motion and a Thule Touring The difference between a Thule Motion and a Thule Touring

In this article we will explain the big differences between both Thule models namely the Motion and the Touring series. With them on (without the box fitted) there’s very little obvious increase in noise, even at motorway speeds.

We also have a vast range of accessories to accompany cargo boxes such as storage solutions and protective covers.

Thule Pacific 200 roof box, black glossy, no. 631260 Thule Pacific 200 roof box, black glossy, no. 631260

Others say that the box is annoying when empty, as it rattles a bit on the racks, but the simple option here would be to take it down when not in use. 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. Carried on top of the vehicle via Roof Bars and ranging from 300 Litres up to a mammoth 610 Litres you can be sure to find a suitable box.This is usually because there is not enough space between the wheels and the shock absorbers; this can be a problem for ordinary SUVs and 4x4s as well as for high performance cars. There’s a wide range of accessories that can be fitted to the bars themselves, or within the box itself. It has a central locking system and grip-friendly key that can only be removed when each of the locking points are secure.