Thule Ranger Foldaway 280 Litre

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At 16kg, it’s lighter and more manageable than the 510, and its dual-sided access is convenient for both fitting and packing. Ideally you need to shake the water off before opening, but it's never possible to do this completely. I contacted the company with a request for a specific part of the locking mechanism for my roof boot, sending some pictures. You should also find it to be pretty reliable when in its extended form with the waterproof material, sealed seams, the snap-on loading system.

When you need more space in your car a roof box can give you extra carrying capacity to carry all of your family's belongings safely and securely. Our wide range of Thule roof boxes fits every need — whether you’re living an active lifestyle or going on vacation.

It's a double zip meaning that you can slide around both zippers to the point in the box that you want to access, and open it up just where you want it rather than having to unzip the whole lot. Once you are ready to go there are 4 heavy duty straps and buckles stitched to the lid that clip into 4 respective partners stitched into the base. The dual-side opening enables you to load and unload quickly from either side of your car, guaranteeing kerb-side entry wherever you park.

On a recent trip to Mull we managed to get into the box: a 3-person inflatable kayak, two tents, all our sleeping bags and thermarests, as well as a large gas cylinder, football, and plenty of other bits and pieces. The gloss black finish imitates the style of more costly products, and this is a good choice for those who use a roof box rarely but want something more solid than the Thule Ranger 90. This space-saving model should have the potential to impress the right user, but how does it fare as a practical piece of luggage? These are very clever devices which grip the threads on the bolts to keep the box from moving when tightened. U-bolt system is a simple solution that includes a U-bolt and 2 Power grip screws that can be easily tightened for a secure fitting.

It’s not as aerodynamic or stylish as a regular roof box and the hidden padlock doesn’t inspire confidence in security. We work with some of the best couriers in the business, and overall they provide an outstanding service.