In this article we will explain the big differences between both Thule models namely the Motion and the Touring series. It may be streamlined, but that doesn’t seem to affect the capacity. There are many users talking about all the luggage and equipment they were able to fit into this one box. If you’ve the luxury of a garage Thule offers a solution to hang it above the car when it’s not in use. There’s a wide range of accessories that can be fitted to the bars themselves, or within the box itself. If you can think it, or want to carry it, there seems to be a neat solution to do so.

Thule | United Kingdom Roof boxes and cargo carriers | Thule | United Kingdom

Dual Side opening so you can choose to use it on either side of the vehicle, and to make for easier fitting and removal. When choosing a roof box such as the Thule Motion or Touring series, it can be hard to find what the differences are between both models, it becomes even harder when they are visually very similar. That’s a huge leap over the 251 litres of bootspace the Volkswagen Up it’s fitted to here, adding real practicality to the compact city car. Not that it’s limited to small cars - the Thule Touring S can be fitted to any car, using Thule’s extensive roof bar and mounting kits. It’s worth taking the time to read the instructions properly, as it’s initially a touch fiddly, but once you’ve fitted one the rest follow relatively simply.

Volkswagen offers its own roof bars, but they cost much the same and are specific to the car - with the Thule system you could take to a new car with new mounts. The biggest difference is the capacity of both ranges, where the Thule Motion has a loading capacity of 75kg while the Touring has a maximum capacity of 50kg. Now knowing the maximum loading weight for both boxes, how do I make a choice? The easiest way to look at the weight limitations is to find out you want to carry. Are you planning to transport clothing or other heavier items. If you want to carry clothing then a Touring roof box will suffice. If you are intending to carry more than clothing like camping gear or golf equipment, then we would suggest that you use a Motion roof box. Fast-Grip" box to bar fittings. You just turn each wheel to draw the fitting claws around the roof bars, making this box easy to fit to both standard steel and aluminium roof bars, e.g. Atera and Thule – maximum dimensions 90mm wide by 38mm deep. Fast-Grips also make it easier to fit boxes to unusual shaped manufacturers’ “own brand” bars, but these bars must be symmetrical in shape for the Fast-Grips to work properly.

Thule | New Zealand Roof boxes | Thule | New Zealand

The Touring roof box range itself comes in a number of sizes. The S tested here is small, with M and L choices in 400 litre and 420 litre capacities respectively. There’s a Sport model too, at 300 litres and an Alpine at 420 litres, both being longer and suited to housing sports equipment like skis and snowboards. A Medium-Wide box you'll fit on the left or the right of the roof - Dual side opening gives you the option A great sized roof box; loads of capacity without being too long. It still leaves you with the option of carrying bikes next to it on most roof bars. Features such as 'fast-grip' roof bar fittings and dual side opening make it really easy to fit and to use. This allows you to use a roof box and, with the benefit of experience, to exchange it for a new one within 90 days of invoice date, only paying a contribution to our carriage costs. Most exchanges are from a shorter box to a longer one, or from a wider box to a narrower one. You could save a few pounds by fitting square bars if you’re unlikely to leave them on the car after use, though the saving is slight, and it’s difficult not to be seduced by their style and function.In general both are suitable for all vehicles, as on most vehicles the average bar positioning is 70 cm apart. Which means both roof boxes can be fitted. It is however extremely rare for any vehicle not to be suited to one or the other roof box types (less than 1 %).

Thule Touring 200 Roof Box Review | Car Roof Box Reviews

What is practical, however is the way that this glossy, sleek design adds to an aerodynamic shape. There is no sense of drag or extra fuel consumption that is sometimes associated with these big, heavy boxes.Some users say that this car roof box doesn’t come with the best instructions, but the ease of installation means that it is all pretty easy to figure out without many diagrams. The finish of the mounts is impeccable, as is that of the bars mounted to them. The WingBars slot into the feet easily, a sharp knife (or scissors) all that’s required to cut the rubber strips that cover the fitting channels. Thule Roof Boxes are a great addition if you are going on a road trip / holiday and need extra space. To find the spare parts you need, please see the diagram below, identify the product codes, then choose them from the list below. If you need more than 1 of any item, change the quantities in the Shopping Basket. Item: With the Touring S in place there’s inevitably some increase in wind noise on the move, though it’s not so noticeable to be intrusive. Being high and wide it easily swallowed a full-sized suitcase and a carry-on one, with ample space for squashy bags, a pushchair and anything else you might want to carry.

Thule - The Journey Centre Thule - The Journey Centre

The bar ends are rounded and smooth, and, like the bar itself, shaped to cut through the air as efficiently and quietly as possible - Thule says it’s 55% more efficient than its old AeroBars. With them on (without the box fitted) there’s very little obvious increase in noise, even at motorway speeds.Roof bar geometry: The minimum distance between roof bar centres is 55cm, the maximum distance 95cm. Gumtree.com Limited is an Introducer Appointed Representative of CarMoney Limited who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, FRN 674094. Gumtree.com Limited is a credit broker, not a lender. Introductions are limited to motor finance, CarMoney Limited will pay us a fixed commission per paid out deal.