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Subject Topic: Thule Ranger Soft Roof Box
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08/2/2007 at 4:33pm
 Location: Northolt Middlesex
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OK, so got all the equipment, now need some way of transporting it all!

We're going to invest in a trailer anyway but just spotted a Thule Ranger soft roof box. Looks like a great idea if storing a traditional roof box is a problem.

Has anyone used one before and, if so, can you let me know pros/cons.

Here's a website link if you have no idea what I'm talking about....

http://www.car-roofracks.co.uk/soft-roof-box-ranger.htm

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08/2/2007 at 5:16pm
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Well I like it.

And the rate I am buying camping stuff I will need one soon.  It looks great packed away and also has the advatage of holding strange shaped items.



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08/2/2007 at 6:56pm
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I quite liked the look of it but was concerned about the security of items in it if you stop off on the way to places. You could empty it fairly quickly with the aid of a decent knife.

I liked the ability to pack it up and sling it in the boot once we got to site though, easier than trying to get a car plus box in some French underground carparks!

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08/2/2007 at 7:44pm
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Hi, we have a similar sort of soft roof box, or roof bag. Ours can be used with roof bars, rack or directly onto a special mat on the roof of the car.

I really like it it because it is easy to store, easy to get on and off the car and you don't have to drive around with it on the roof when you're away. It holds loads of stuff - sleepingbags, pillows,  thermarests, squashy holdalls etc. Another plus is that its easy to lend to friends or family if need be.

I am not sure how secure many hard shell roof boxes would be against the efforts of a determined thief, but the disadavantage of the soft ones is possibly that they look more vulnerable. This wouldn't be an issue for one-day journeys in the UK but you might want to think about  it for eg trips to France where the car might be left unattended on the ferry or if you plan overnight stops en route. MT



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The money that the roofbox and bars would cost you could invest in a set of side extenders or hard top for the trailer, thus increasing the load capacity by anywhere from 50 to 100% as long as the towable weight is within the legal limits of your vehicle.


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10/2/2007 at 10:55am
 Location: Scotland
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Hi

Great idea, although it does look vulnerable. Also good up here as when high winds close the Forth Bridge, cars with roofboxes are also not allowed over!

Agree with Rickit, I would go for bigger trailer with the money if the car can take it.



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