Suitable roof box for an Avant

[drbru]

I hate to say it but I need a roof box!!!

At the moment I am running Whispar roof bars as shown in the pic

Ideally I want a box that I can use alongside the bike rack but cant find anything or know of anything that has a 50 cm width to fit the available remaining track length


By null at 2011-02-12


By null at 2011-02-12

Other option is to remove the bike rack and just go for the box

Can anyone make any recommendations.

I hear Kamei are the best to go for

Cheers

[Steve_C]

I have a Thule half width box which fits comfortably with one bike. On my old car I could just about fit 2 bikes and the box but not tried that combination on the RS4 yet. I have Thule bars which I think extend beyond the rails thus giving an extra 10cm or so of width. Will measure the box tomorrow if you like.

[drbru]

that would be great thanks....

Is it actually called the "Thue half width box"?

[Steve_C]

It is the Thule Atlantis IIRC but they are known as half width boxes. Just measured mine and it is approx 75cm so too big for your set up.

Do a search - Halfords have some at about 60-65cm width http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... ice%7C%7C1

The main problem is the bars you use don't overhang so you lose 10-20cm of width.

[drbru]

that was my fear...

Worst case scenario I will just use the roofbox on my own as chances are whenver Im out with the bike I dont need the roof box...

As for going to france this summer, bike should be ok on top and then all camping gear in the boot

[MB2]

I know this sounds a bit pikey & haven't checked the price of those boxes, but maybe the slimest box you can find & then drill holes & mount with U bolts wrapping round the roof rails to hold it in place - not easy to take on/off but if only for occasional use might be an idea ?

[Steve_C]

Or spend £100 on the longer Thule bars?!

[richierobs]

I actually have a spare roof box that I need to sell. It's a black, half-width box of Halfords brand called Exodus. It fits skis and snowboards etc comfortably.
Used once last summer for a camping trip in France. Brilliant for stashing tents and sleeping bags and any wet/dirty gear. It helps to keep the inside of the Avant clean.

let me see if I can post a pic...

[Steve_C]

Looks good when the roof box is the same colour as the car! Your rear end(!) looks low - are you on SS+ or just have lot in the boot?