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[JamesV6CDX]

Just looking online and roof box prices are outrageous!

I really need a large (500-700) litre one, any ideas where one could be obtained at reasonable cost?

[LFF64]

try ebay now the holiday season is over you may get lucky , some places do hire them out that may be another option for you if its a one off  

[JamesV6CDX]

Cheers mate. I really want to own one

[LFF64]

Just a thought   it would also mean not having to store it when not in use    
 But you are right they are not cheap to buy plus you still need to buy the roof bars to fit your roof rails too  

[Marks DTM Calib]

Top tip....two small ones side by side  

Easier to get, genarally as cheap as a large one, more flexability

[Andyb]

why not go for a trailer lot more use and easier to load

[JamesV6CDX]

why not go for a trailer lot more use and easier to load

Not licenced to drive one - and nowhere to keep it

[Andyb]

why cant u tow a trailer and wouldnt it be easier to store than a huge roofbox(unless it going to stay perm on the roof) at least with a trailor u can turn it up on end

[JamesV6CDX]

why cant u tow a trailer and wouldnt it be easier to store than a huge roofbox(unless it going to stay perm on the roof) at least with a trailor u can turn it up on end

I passed my test after April 2001, which means I must take an extra one to tow.

Plus, I am an entusiastic driver, I don't want a trailer jumping around behind me on it's little wheels

[dbug]

Just looking online and roof box prices are outrageous!

I really need a large (500-700) litre one, any ideas where one could be obtained at reasonable cost?

Strap on a wheelie bin

[Andyb]

ebay is prob best bet m8
try
330265263694

[Entwood]

I got a 360 ltr one off Ebay last autumn for £35, and only had to travel 50 miles to get it    Just have to wait and watch .. they come up occassionally, just don't be in a rush ... I waited around 3 months to get that one.. I already had the roof bars for the bikes ..

[Andy B]

.....

I passed my test after April 2001, which means I must take an extra one to tow. ......

You've misunderstood the rules. I don't pretend to know it all - I passed  my test before you were itch in your Dad's groin! - but as I understand it you only need the extra test if the total car + trailer/caravan has a gross weight (or what ever they call it these days  :-/) is over 3 & half tonne. If you're towing a small trailer you're obviously no where near that, you'd even be OK with the majority of the caravans on the road.

[hotel21]

From the DVLA website....

Cars with and without trailers
Description
 Category
 Minimum age
 
Motor vehicles with a MAM not exceeding 3500kg having not more than eight passenger seats with a trailer up to 750kg. Combinations of towing vehicles in category B and a trailer, where the MAM of the combination does not exceed 3500kg and the MAM of the trailer does not exceed the unladen mass of the towing vehicle
B
17*
 
As cars, but with automatic transmission
 B
 17*
 
Combinations of vehicles consisting of a vehicle in category B and a trailer, where the combination does not come within category B
B+E
 17

*Age 16 if you are currently getting Disability Living Allowance at the higher rate (mobility component)

[Andy B]

.....  .....combination does not exceed 3500kg and the MAM of the trailer does not exceed the unladen mass of the towing vehicle  .....

Does that mean then, that as a newly qualified driver you're allowed to tow a 1750kg trailer/caravan with a 1750kg car? ie 100%