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Title: Roofboxes
Post by: yatesDELTA on 01 June 2008, 19:20:32

Hi all

So thinking baout getting a roofbox for our holiday since theres not gonna be so much room in the boot with the dog now. Weve used a trailer before borrowed from someone but its got either a dodgy wheel bearing or bent axel so ive been told, which is fine for their infrequent and local use but were going on holiday to scotland so its some journey

So yeah any advice on what to get and where to get them cheap?

Thanks in advance

Title: Re: Roofboxes
Post by: Jimbob on 01 June 2008, 19:25:27

All half price in Halfords at the mo.

I would buy as big as you can afford ;)  They soon fill up

I fell lucky and got one cheap from Macro

Title: Re: Roofboxes
Post by: Richie London on 01 June 2008, 19:30:45

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Hi all

So thinking baout getting a roofbox for our holiday since theres not gonna be so much room in the boot with the dog now. Weve used a trailer before borrowed from someone but its got either a dodgy wheel bearing or bent axel so ive been told, which is fine for their infrequent and local use but were going on holiday to scotland so its some journey

So yeah any advice on what to get and where to get them cheap?

Thanks in advance

sorry m8 but i dont think its nice to keep a dog in the boot  ;D ;D

Title: Re: Roofboxes
Post by: yatesDELTA on 01 June 2008, 19:34:45

lol nice one, obviously the dog doesnt live in there, only when we go on hols. So pelase dotn send animal protection to my house

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Hi all

So thinking baout getting a roofbox for our holiday since theres not gonna be so much room in the boot with the dog now. Weve used a trailer before borrowed from someone but its got either a dodgy wheel bearing or bent axel so ive been told, which is fine for their infrequent and local use but were going on holiday to scotland so its some journey

So yeah any advice on what to get and where to get them cheap?

Thanks in advance

sorry m8 but i dont think its nice to keep a dog in the boot  ;D ;D

Title: Re: Roofboxes
Post by: HolyCount on 01 June 2008, 19:41:41

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lol nice one, obviously the dog doesnt live in there, only when we go on hols. So pelase dotn send animal protection to my house

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Hi all

So thinking baout getting a roofbox for our holiday since theres not gonna be so much room in the boot with the dog now. Weve used a trailer before borrowed from someone but its got either a dodgy wheel bearing or bent axel so ive been told, which is fine for their infrequent and local use but were going on holiday to scotland so its some journey

So yeah any advice on what to get and where to get them cheap?

Thanks in advance

sorry m8 but i dont think its nice to keep a dog in the boot  ;D ;D

You can't keep him in a roof box either !!!!

Title: Re: Roofboxes
Post by: psychnurse on 01 June 2008, 20:00:50

surly the trailer would be ok for the dog though lol

Title: Re: Roofboxes
Post by: yatesDELTA on 01 June 2008, 20:08:34

Just to clear this issue up the dog (scooby, collie cross) doesnt live in the car, roofbox or trailer. He goes in the car when were going somewhere.

Still good laughs though

Title: Re: Roofboxes
Post by: theowletman on 01 June 2008, 20:14:15

Yep, Halfords have some good deals on. If you are thinking of taking it abroad make sure you get one which opens from either side, or from the drivers side so you are not standing in the line of traffic. We put all of our clothes in it, in those cheap zip up suit bags, they lie flat so you don't have to iron them.Leaves the boot free for those essential duty free packs of Grolsch. We have used ours many times and through some really heavy rain and it didn't let a drop in. Costs you about 2mpg with it on, and make sure you have somewhere to store it as they are quite an awkward shape and size when not on the car. Halfords always have end of season bargains on, and that is not too far away now. Happy holidays.

Title: Re: Roofboxes
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 02 June 2008, 16:46:22

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All half price in Halfords at the mo.

I would buy as big as you can afford ;)  They soon fill up

I fell lucky and got one cheap from Macro

Are they only went down two weeks ago and they were nearly £300 >:(

Title: Re: Roofboxes
Post by: Entwood on 02 June 2008, 16:53:17

I got mine off e-bay ... excellent condition 1/2 width halfords one ... less than £40  :)

Don't come up often .. but worth looking out for....   :)

Title: Re: Roofboxes
Post by: MickAP on 02 June 2008, 18:55:48

Roof boxes .......Aldi had some in last week £89. They looked OK had a peek inside a box whilst there.

Mick