Thule 688006 Ocean 80 Glossy Roof Box, Black, Size 80

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Is it better, on the sportage, to have a shorter but wider roof box, or, a longer and thinner roof box? Obviously need to ensure the box does not overhang the windscreen, nor impede the opening of the boot. If that sounds like too much then you can opt for smaller load carriers. 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. There’s also the Ocean 600 which surprisingly has less space than the Ocean 100 at 330 litres, but is a narrower, half width roof box. Once fitted, the Ocean 200 is easy to use and impressive. We fitted it to a Nissan Pulsar - and found the box to be great for family holidays. It will easily take a set of three suitcases, which cuts down on the clutter inside and frees up valuable interior space. If you think I left any out that should be included or have a suggestion for a future article, let me know in the comments below. The Ocean 100 offers single side opening (passenger side), so you need to be mindful of parking and access. You will notice there are just a few centimetres difference in the dimensions, but you do notice the extra 40 litres of luggage capacity that this provides over the Ocean 80.

Some roof boxes can slow your car down by over 30% which can hit your wallet in fuel costs. This is due to the added weight and drag of the roof box. How Aerodynamic Roof boxes can be expensive, and they are on the whole certainly pricier than their soft counterparts, roof bags. And in terms of width, you don’t want anything too narrow that will mean you’re having to squash bags, and potentially crushing any belongings. Weight

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I'm also keen on being able to mount a cycle carrier on the roof so the longer / narrow box may be better. The customer satisfaction rating for this box is very high. Much of that comes down to the capacity and ease of use for larger families. This roofbox measure 135cm by 89 by 39. this means a good length and depth for all kinds of items.

The Ocean 200 is large. Huge in fact. However, despite its gargantuan size, the box is surprisingly lightweight. In fact it is only 14kg and its external size is 175 x 82 x 45 cm. Lifting it onto the roof bars can be easily done by one person, although the box can be easily scratched so we'd recommend using two people. Stylish, sleek, excellently reviewed Thule roof box that optimises space efficiency and aerodynamics. As mentioned previously, the Ocean range was introduced as a ‘budget’ range, but this doesn’t affect any of the traits of the Thule quality. This is a purely subjective one and for something that has all the features you want along with the right capacity you might not be bothered with the aesthetics. Options for 1-2 working day delivery and next day timed services available on most items Zone B Surcharge AreasThe boxes are aerodynamically designed so they don’t cause a huge amount of noise or drag, most users report an insignificant increase in fuel consumption. They also have a blunt rear to ensure easy opening of your boot. Thule Ocean 80 Roof box

The other thing that baffles me is both ocean 200 & 600 boxes can accommodate 3 + 1 Thule holdalls, yet there is 120 litres size difference between the two models. How is this possible? Surely it would be better to have the long/narrow box to make the car more streamlined?There are four boxes in the Ocean range, starting with the Ocean 80 offering 320 litres of extra luggage space, followed by the Ocean 100 with 360 litres. The Ocean 600 is a narrower, half width roof box but still has a capacity of 330 litres and finally the Ocean 200 is the largest in the range and offers 450 litres of added luggage space. I have a Thule Pacific 200 on Thule Wing Bars and it's more than big enough for us. It doesn't overhang the windscreen and it also doesn't interfere with the boot or the sharkfin antenna. It looks like there should also enough space to fit a cycle carrier (one only) next to it if you move the roofbox over to the side of the car. What you go for may also depend on the specific items you’d like to travel with. If you’re going fishing, unless you have telescopic rods, you may be looking for a longer roof box. Thule products undergo rigorous testing and meet the highest international approvals such as TUV and GS. They are compatible with an array of roof bar systems and are innovative, hardwearing and easy to fit. The likelihood here is that this car top box will perform as users hope. The capacity and design are enough to win over plenty of families. Therefore, the Thule roof box is highly recommendable for those that frequently take long car journeys.

The performance of this Thule Ocean model is pretty good, but there are still questions of the build and longevity. A glossy looking, streamlined case like the Thule Ocean 80 Roof Box will always attract the attention of motorists. If you plan to travel a lot then I would recommend spending a bit more on your roof box. Not only will they tend to be more durable, they are also more likely to include features that may well be more useful i.e. one that you can load from both sides. How They Open As well as looking more stylish and sleep, the more aerodynamic a roof box, there is a strong performance aspect.

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Short style roof boxes are good for smaller vehicles with a shorter roof. You need to ensure you box is sized correctly so it does not affect your line of sight or cause you to drive erratically. Each roof box will have a specified weight limit. You’ll want to ensure that this will be sufficient for your needs. The design and capacity of this Thule 688006 Ocean 80 Roof Box are a great starting point for the majority of users. A range of sizes are available to suit your needs including the narrow design of the Ocean 600 allows for other roof mounted accessories to be fitted alongside such as a cycle carrier. All of the boxes in the Ocean range have a maximum load capacity of 50kg allowing you to get all your holiday gear in! The Thule roof box only weighs 13.5kg when empty, so it isn’t too hard to attach it to the roof. It is sold as the budget, smaller model, with simple U-bolt fittings, but there are no complaints about this approach. It lifts up to reveal the contents and remains secure on the road.