
Insurance Discount Campsite Offers All offers UK Sites French Sites European Sites Map Search Text Search Near your Location Popular Searches Leave a Review My Saved Sites Add a New Site All Sections Caravanning Camping Tent Talk Motorhomes Trailer Tents Backpacking Equipment Statics UK Campsites Camping Abroad General Chat News More Sections Latest Posts All Adverts Tents for Sale Caravans for Sale Motorhomes for Sale Equipment for Sale Post an Advert Campsite Jobs All Categories Caravanning Advice Caravan Equipment Tents and Camping Motorhomes Towing and Towcars Equipment Furniture and Cooking Electrical / Gas Shows and Events General More Categories Join for Free Log In

Message Forums

Welcome Guest

Reception - All Forums

Camping and Caravanning Equipment

The Equipment Forum is proudly sponsored by Wolfbox

Wolfbox specialise in premium mirror dash cams, portable jump starters, and vehicle safety accessories, and known for products like the Wolfbox G900 Pro with it's 12-inch touchscreen rear-view mirror dash cam. Wolfbox products are designed to enhance driving safety, with a focus on producing cutting-edge technology for modern drivers. Find out more here

Topic: Roof bag

Post Reply

stirkmeister

29/7/2017 at 6:40pm
Location: Leeds
Outfit: Trigano Galleon

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 27/5/2012

Gold Member

Forum Posts: 206

Site Reviews Total:	1

Site Reviews 2026:	0
Site Reviews 2025:	0
Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	1
Site Reviews 2020:	0

Site Nights 2026:	0
Site Nights 2025:	0
Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	5
Site Nights 2020:	0

Good evening

Does anyone have any experience of the waterproof roof bags as a means of storage/transportation whilst camping? I'm driving down to the South of France with my pregnant wife and 4 kids so we need to keep the inside of the car as clutter free as possible.
I have a Thule roof box and I will be towing a trailer. The plan is to strap the roof bag to the top of the trailer.

Thanks
Stirkmeister

Grampian91

29/7/2017 at 7:33pm
Location: Midlands
Outfit: Mondeo Avondale Gram

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 11/5/2008

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 6898

Site Reviews Total:	2

Site Reviews 2026:	0
Site Reviews 2025:	0
Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0

Site Nights 2026:	0
Site Nights 2025:	0
Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0

Always assume its going to leak and protect everything inside just in case.

steel

29/7/2017 at 11:16pm
Location: North London
Outfit: Berghaus Air 4 8 Roben Green Cone

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 12/7/2004

Gold Member

Forum Posts: 318
Tent Reviews: 1

Site Reviews Total:	1

Site Reviews 2026:	0
Site Reviews 2025:	0
Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0

Site Nights 2026:	0
Site Nights 2025:	0
Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0

I use a HandiHoldall and 2 HandiDuffels inside, the Duffels are 100% waterproof.

https://www.handiworld.com/handioffers/handiholdall-handiduffel-black-135-2.html

-------------
all the gear and no idea

ajh2001

01/8/2017 at 10:06am
Location: Kent
Outfit: Combi camp Venezia & Lokon vario 6

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 07/5/2007

Gold Member

Forum Posts: 221
Tent Reviews: 1

Site Reviews Total:	9

Site Reviews 2026:	0
Site Reviews 2025:	0
Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0

Site Nights 2026:	0
Site Nights 2025:	0
Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0

Used one once, leaked like a seive, so make sure everything is wrapped in bin liners and you'll fine. We have since upgraded to a proper roof box, on permanent loan from neighbours! Much better!

-------------
Angela

TraceyD

01/8/2017 at 1:53pm
Location: East Ull
Outfit: Kampa Kielder Air 5

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 24/8/2004

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 4707
Tent Reviews: 1

Site Reviews Total:	28

Site Reviews 2026:	3
Site Reviews 2025:	0
Site Reviews 2024:	2
Site Reviews 2023:	1
Site Reviews 2022:	3
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0

Site Nights 2026:	16
Site Nights 2025:	0
Site Nights 2024:	8
Site Nights 2023:	2
Site Nights 2022:	14
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0

We use a roofbag for all our bedding, rugs etc but we put them in vacuum bags first

-------------
May/June - Spring Valley
Aug/Sept - Leekworth

Forum Sponsor

stirkmeister

01/8/2017 at 7:28pm
Location: Leeds
Outfit: Trigano Galleon

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 27/5/2012

Gold Member

Forum Posts: 206

Site Reviews Total:	1

Site Reviews 2026:	0
Site Reviews 2025:	0
Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	1
Site Reviews 2020:	0

Site Nights 2026:	0
Site Nights 2025:	0
Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	5
Site Nights 2020:	0

Thanks for the advice. I've ordered a roof bag today so we will see how it goes!

Monks

02/8/2017 at 3:42pm
Location: Sheffield or my happy place
Outfit: Coachman VIP

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 04/8/2009

Gold Member

Forum Posts: 323
Tent Reviews: 1

Site Reviews Total:	15

Site Reviews 2026:	0
Site Reviews 2025:	0
Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0

Site Nights 2026:	0
Site Nights 2025:	0
Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0

We used to use a roof bag. It was always fine and never let water in. We used to put a flat picnic table and the kitchen stand on the bottom and then lighter stuff sleeping bags etc on top. We found it better than a roof box because once we had arrived on site we just took it off the roof and folded it up.

In order to post a reply you will need to register, or if already registered please log in here

Prev Next
Quick Links - All Forums - Camping and Caravanning Equipment - Top of Page

Latest News, Discounts and Competitions see all...

Upcoming Event

Motorhome and Campervan Show Exeter 20/11 to 22/11

A day of all things motorhome and campervan. The show is held both in the main indoor arena and across the grounds. Catering, hot drinks and food options are available. Easy access to the site and free parking included. Win one of five pairs of day tickets

3369 Visitors online !

Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker - Add a Missing Campsite

[Message Forums] [Caravan Sites & Camping] [Company Listings] [Features / Advice] [Virtual Brochure] [Special Offers]
[Reception] [Competitions] [Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale] [Event Diary] [Tent Reviews]

[Contact Us]

Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2026