Roof box

stampro · 11th November 2007, 07:18

During holidays / vacation I have seen many cars (including sumo,qualis,tavera) stacked with suitcases, bags, fluttering plastic bags, old / odd luggages on the roof carrier drenching in rain and roasting in the sun.
A plastic/fibre box if fitted to the top of the car would add lot of convenience.
Something like this is available in UK.

Roof Box eventhough looks small can take 420 Litres
Advantages
No need to worry about rain/heat.
No need to worry on visit to bar (coffee) if luggage is under lock.
No need to worry of small loose items that may fall off.Safe for rear vehicles also.
Thermal insulation under the roof.
Any from Studds/Aerostar?

iraghava · 11th November 2007, 12:57

Thule ones are available from Methods, don't know for which all cars.

karlosdeville · 11th November 2007, 14:41

Our Fiat Sienna Weekend was offered with an optional roofbox that fitted directly on the roof rails. We didnt take it.

blueraven316 · 11th November 2007, 18:52

Have seen some roof boxes by THULE which look good too on some cars. They are Distributed by methods automotive.

jyobeb · 11th November 2007, 19:22

I have one for my Safari, that I bought in Chennai. These are Thule copies which are made and sold by a Mahaveer motors. The whole thing including fitting cost me Rs 10,500/-
This has freed up a lot of space in the boot area for my dog. When I return from a long trip, the whole box including the aluminium bars are suspended from the roof of my garage. Re-fixing it is a 20 minute job.
A very useful piece of equipment.

zenopio · 11th November 2007, 20:55

jyobeb can you post some pics of it????

jyobeb · 12th November 2007, 09:34

Sure, here goes.

ImageShack - Hosting :: picture049hm4.jpg

I am sorry I don't have any with the box fitted.

zenopio · 12th November 2007, 10:25

that looks good...where can i get this in india...does it gels with scorpio

jyobeb · 12th November 2007, 10:28

In Chennai, Mahaveer Motors, C-in-C road. No idea where in Hyd.

jaysmokesleaves · 10th March 2009, 09:20

I am looking to install a Thule or similar roof box on my Safari. I am looking for the closed box type ones.

Can anyone provide details of any dealer in Mumbai?

Thanks in advance.

trrk · 10th March 2009, 13:55

Hi,

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaysmokesleaves

I am looking to install a Thule or similar roof box on my Safari.

This may help if you have not seen it.

Address list for Thule distributors - Thule Web

jaysmokesleaves · 10th March 2009, 23:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by trrk

Hi,

This may help if you have not seen it.

Address list for Thule distributors - Thule Web

Hey thanks. Will look up the site.
Very useful.

Ketan · 3rd September 2012, 13:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaysmokesleaves

Hey thanks. Will look up the site.
Very useful.

jaysmokesleaves,

have you got one for your Safari?
I'm looking for one very basic and practical roofbox. I just checked with Thule dealer and he said that they don't have the fitments for XUV500 as of now, they may get it in another 3-4 weeks time. the cost for the basic one (pacific 200) will be around 30k + fitments will cost 16-18k which looks to be on heavier side for me; it may be decent for the quality product we may get but again, my usage is once or twice a year and I may not be able to get the worth of it is my concern. I'm also looking for some alternate options (Mahaveer Motors, Chennai and Tropicool products).
Let me know if anyone of you have a better option in mind for my kind of requirements.
Thanks.

jaysmokesleaves · 12th September 2012, 16:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ketan

jaysmokesleaves,

have you got one for your Safari?

No i did not find it cost effective and did not buy one.

Twiny · 1st September 2014, 18:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ketan

I'm also looking for some alternate options (Mahaveer Motors, Chennai and Tropicool products).

Hi Ketan,
Did you install any roof boxes on the XUV.
I am also half minded in going for roof box on my XUV 500.

Thanks
Mathews

11th November 2007, 07:18	#1
stampro BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Madurai Posts: 163 Thanked: 2 Times	Roof box During holidays / vacation I have seen many cars (including sumo,qualis,tavera) stacked with suitcases, bags, fluttering plastic bags, old / odd luggages on the roof carrier drenching in rain and roasting in the sun. A plastic/fibre box if fitted to the top of the car would add lot of convenience. Something like this is available in UK. Roof Box eventhough looks small can take 420 Litres Advantages No need to worry about rain/heat. No need to worry on visit to bar (coffee) if luggage is under lock. No need to worry of small loose items that may fall off.Safe for rear vehicles also. Thermal insulation under the roof. Any from Studds/Aerostar?
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11th November 2007, 12:57	#2
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 8,033 Thanked: 265 Times View My Garage	Thule ones are available from Methods, don't know for which all cars.
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11th November 2007, 14:41	#3
karlosdeville Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 11,976 Thanked: 18,277 Times View My Garage	Our Fiat Sienna Weekend was offered with an optional roofbox that fitted directly on the roof rails. We didnt take it.
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11th November 2007, 18:52	#4
blueraven316 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,110 Thanked: 19 Times View My Garage	Have seen some roof boxes by THULE which look good too on some cars. They are Distributed by methods automotive.
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11th November 2007, 19:22	#5
jyobeb Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Madurai Posts: 1,010 Thanked: 704 Times	I have one for my Safari, that I bought in Chennai. These are Thule copies which are made and sold by a Mahaveer motors. The whole thing including fitting cost me Rs 10,500/- This has freed up a lot of space in the boot area for my dog. When I return from a long trip, the whole box including the aluminium bars are suspended from the roof of my garage. Re-fixing it is a 20 minute job. A very useful piece of equipment. Last edited by jyobeb : 11th November 2007 at 19:24.
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11th November 2007, 20:55	#6
zenopio BANNED Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: hyderabad,london Posts: 441 Thanked: 4 Times View My Garage	jyobeb can you post some pics of it????
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12th November 2007, 09:34	#7
jyobeb Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Madurai Posts: 1,010 Thanked: 704 Times	Sure, here goes. ImageShack - Hosting :: picture049hm4.jpg I am sorry I don't have any with the box fitted. Last edited by Rehaan : 15th November 2007 at 10:03. Reason: img links corrected
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12th November 2007, 10:25	#8
zenopio BANNED Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: hyderabad,london Posts: 441 Thanked: 4 Times View My Garage	that looks good...where can i get this in india...does it gels with scorpio
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12th November 2007, 10:28	#9
jyobeb Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Madurai Posts: 1,010 Thanked: 704 Times	In Chennai, Mahaveer Motors, C-in-C road. No idea where in Hyd.
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10th March 2009, 09:20	#10
jaysmokesleaves Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mostly Mumbai Posts: 1,702 Thanked: 1,452 Times	Thule roof box for Tata safari. I am looking to install a Thule or similar roof box on my Safari. I am looking for the closed box type ones. Can anyone provide details of any dealer in Mumbai? Thanks in advance.
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