Thule Racks -- Roof Carriers Tips
This information has been provided by Thule Racks to help you properly select a roof carrier for your vehicle.
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When considering a luggage box purchase, here are some things to consider.
Fitting:
It is important to be able to fit the box quickly to the roof bars without having to use tools. THULE´s roof boxes, which are partly equipped with pre-assembled quick-fit attachment units, offer maximum safety, ease of use and comfort.
Check rear hatch and front hood clearance.
Material:
Pay attention to the materials. They are important for the stability of the box form, its weight and life expectancy. THULE´s roof boxes are light, rigid and are made of ABS plastic. They are therefore impact resistant, UV resistant and recyclable. In addition, the metal fittings are resistant against corrosion. The five-year warranty goes without saying.
Features:
If you make use of your box frequently, you should pay particular attention to its features and its options. You can discover a large number of technical innovations in THULE´s roof boxes which make its handling safe and simple for you. Patented lid suspension, and the Dual Side system which allows you to open the box from both sides. Our boxes are made in the US have the best feature available on the market.
Aerodynamics:
The reductions of air resistance and wind noise are the outstanding results of our extensive wind-tunnel tests.
Know that Thule is the worldwide leader in luggage box production, with plants in Europe, Asia, South America and right here in Franklin Park, Illinois, USA.
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