Read Steve's Roof Luggage Boxes
There is a huge range of choices for car luggage boxes. We usually carry over 20 different models in the store which we have selected as the ones that have proven the most popular. We can also order in at short notice another 15-20 varieties from Thule, Rhino, Rola or Yakima. To help identify what the important features are for your purpose we have prepared a helpful buying guide.
Whispbar WB751/WB752
The Whispbar WB751 and WB752 luggage boxes are high end roof boxes from Whispbar. With great looks, QuickDock attachment and a limited lifetime warranty they are great choice.
- 5 year manufacturer's warranty
- QuickDock attachment
- Dual side open
- Choice of gloss or texture finish
- 75kg rating
- Fit most roof racks with T-channel
- Can be keyed alike with Whispbar roof racks
| Model | Vol. (ltr) | External (cm) | Internal (cm) | Weight (kg) | Opening | Colour | $ | Comments |
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| WB751 | 400 | 180x89x43 | 160x75 | 17 | dual | Gloss black or silver | $950 | High end box for smaller vehicles |
| Texture Carbon | $895 | |||||||
| WB752 | 450 | 200x89x43 | 180x75 | 19 | dual | Gloss black or silver | $995 | State of the art box for mid-size and larger vehicles |
| Texture Carbon | $925 | |||||||
Thule Motion XT Range
The Thule Motion XT range is extremely popular giving great features at a good price. With 4 sizes rated to 75kg and dual side opening there is a box for most requirements. Installation to your roof racks takes just a few minutes with rapid fitting 'power grip' attachment claws. The Motion XT boxes have a smart gloss finish so as well as being practical they look great too.
- 5 year warranty
- Power grip claws
- Dual side open
- Gloss finish
- 75kg rating
- Fits Thule, Rhino, Whispbar, Prorack and Rola aero bars
- Can be keyed alike with Thule racks
| Model | Vol. (ltr) | External (cm) | Internal (cm) | Weight (kg) | Opening | Colour | $ | Comments |
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| XT-Sport | 300 | 189x67x43 | 185x60 | 16 | dual | Titanium or black gloss | $875 | Smart ski box |
| XT-M | 400 | 175x86x46 | 169x80 | 17.5 | dual side | Titanium or black gloss | $975 | Large general luggage box. |
| XT-L | 450 | 195x89x44 | 191x83 | 20 | dual | Titanium or black gloss | $1025 | Great all rounder: skis and luggage |
| XT-XL | 500 | 215x91x44 | 2050x86 | 23 | dual | Titanium or black gloss | $1150 | All rounder with even more room: siks and luggage |
| XT-XXL | 610 | 232x95x47 | 226x87 | 26 | dual | Titanium or black gloss | $1475 | Simply huge. |
Thule Touring Range
The Touirng range is Thule new entry level range offering great features at a competitive price. They are high quality European manufactured boxes in a range of sizes. Installation to your roof racks is very quick with the 'Fast-click' attachment claws. All boxes are available in either a 'titan aeroskin' textured finish or for a small extra they are available in a smart gloss black finish.
- 5 year warranty
- Fast-click claws
- 50kg rating
- Fit most roof racks
- Can be keyed alike with Thule racks
| Model | Vol. (ltr) | External (cm) | Internal (cm) | Weight (kg) | Opening | Colour | $ | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 330 | 139x90x40 | 134x85 | 10 | dual side | grey | $595 | Great box for smaller cars. |
| gloss black | $695 | |||||||
| M | 400 | 175x82x45 | 169x76 | 13 | dual side | grey | $695 | Popular general luggage box |
| anthricite | $695 | |||||||
| gloss black | $795 | |||||||
| L | 420 | 196x78x43 | 190x72 | 15 | dual side | grey | $725 | Large general luggage/ski box |
| anthricite | $725 | |||||||
| gloss black | $825 | |||||||
| Sport | 300 | 190x63x39 | 185x55 | 12 | kerb side | grey | Discontinued | |
| gloss black | ||||||||
| Alpine | 430 | 232x70x42 | 226x62 | 15 | dual side | grey | $775 | Large ski box with lots of length. |
| gloss black | $875 | |||||||
Rhino Master Fit Luggage Boxes
The Rhino Master Fit range is the latest box from Rhino and offers top end features for an excellent price. This range of boxes is manufactured to very high standards resulting in a tough and stylish box. Attachment to your roof racks is by 4 robust quick fit clamps which suit most roof rack profiles. All the boxes come with dual side opening and with a metal reinforcing strip that allows for a 75kg load capacity.
- 5 year warranty
- Master fit quick clamps
- 75kg rating
- Fit most roof racks
- Dual side opening
| Model | Vol. (ltr) | External (cm) | Internal (cm) | Weight (kg) | Opening | Colour | $ | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RMFT320 | 320 | 193x65x42 | 188x60 | 15 | right | black | $635 | Sports box |
RMFT370 |
370 | 193x65x42 | 188x73 | 14.5 | dual | black | $655 | Smaller box for a bit of extra storage. |
| RMFT410 | 410 | 192x82x42 | 187x77 | 17.5 | dual | black | $695 | Great all-rounder ski box and general luggage. |
| RMFT530 | 530 | 216x91x44 | 211x86 | 20.5 | dual | black | $835 | Great value for an extra large box. |
Yakima SkyBox-CARBONITE
The SkyBox-CARBONITE boxes are Yakimas newest range of cargo pods. They take many of the high end features of SkyBox-PRO range, with a smart dimple finish and an excellent price. High end features at an economical price. They are manufactured to a high quality in the USA and built tough with lots of reinforcing not seen in other brands. Featuring dual side opening, 75kg ratings and quick release mounting clamps as standard. The lids have internal reinforcing panels making the boxes the sturdiest on the market. The quick fit attachment system allows the boxes to fit on to most styles of cross bars rapidly and securely.
| Model | Vol. (ltr) | External (cm) | Internal (cm) | Weight (kg) | Opening | Colour | $ | Comments |
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| SkyBox 12-CARBONITE | 340 | 233x61x41 | 18 | dual | $699 | Smaller box for a bit of extra storage. |
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| SkyBox 16-CARBONITE | 450 | 205x91x38 | 21 | dual | $799 |
Great all-rounder ski box and general luggage. | ||
| SkyBox 18-CARBONITE | 510 | 230x91x41 | 24 | dual | $999 | Large box for skis and luggage. | ||
| SkyBox 21-CARBONITE | 600 | 230x91x45 | 28 | dual | $1099 | Supersized box | ||
Budget Roof Boxes
There are plenty of cheap boxes now available and we regularly get approached to sell the latest new bargain box. In many cases they are knock-offs of old Thule models without the quality or functionality of products such as those shown above. However, we understand that some people just want a box for occasional use on the family trip and the cost of a high spec Thule or Rhino box can not be justified. Therefore, to meet this demand we recommend several boxes that offer excellent value and without compromise on quality. The boxes we recommend are manufactured by Thule and Rhino so you can buy and use them with the confidence of using a premium brand.
Yakima Rocketbox
The Yakima Rocket Boxes are extrodinary value for top end features. They have a universal fast fitting system, 75kg rating, dual side opening and a lifetime warranty! Truely top end features at bargain prices.
- Lifetime warranty
- Fast fit attachment
- Black finish
- 75kg rating
- Dual side opening
- Fit most roof racks
| Model | Vol. (ltr) | External (cm) | Internal (cm) | Weight (kg) | Opening | Colour | $ | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRO 12 | 340 | 147x91x41 | 16 | Dual | Black | $475 | ||
| PRO 14 | 400 | 188x84x41 | 18 | Dual | Black | $575 | ||
Foldable roof box: Thule Ranger
The Thule Ranger is a clever combination of flexible storage bag with built in rigid base. It gives you an extra 340 litres of roof top storage when you need it then when you are finished it rolls up in to comapct bag. Attachment is via 4 'Easy-Snap u-bolts.
- 5 year warranty
- Easy-Snap U-bolt attachment
- Black and grey finish
- 50kg rating
- Fits Thule, Rhino and Rola Aero bars.
| Model | Vol. (ltr) | External (cm) | Internal (cm) | Weight (kg) | Opening | Colour | $ | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranger 90 | 280 | 110x80x40 | 105x75 |
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Zip sides and rear | black-grey | $550 | Flexible general luggage bag. |
| Ranger 500 | 260 | 190x50x30 | 185x45 | Zip side | Black-grey | $625 | Flexible ski bag (3 pairs). |
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| Notes: | Does not fit Prorack Whispbar or Rhino/Rola heavy duty bars | |||||||
