Cases in the trunk and on the roof of the car

In the store, you can take a case “for fitting” to make sure that the product will look harmonious on the car.

According to the Rules of the Road, when transporting goods, the dimensions of objects should not protrude beyond the roof of a passenger car by one meter and cover lighting devices. These requirements are met by a roof rack.

What is a car roof rack used for?

The problem of transportation of personal belongings is acute for vacationers and summer residents. You put everything you need in your bags and suitcases, fill the luggage compartment and the cabin with them, but you can’t fit everything.

Part of the cargo is sent to the roof: there is a place and fixtures for fastening. But on the way it can rain or snow, on sharp turns there is a risk of losing things.

Car roof rack

Rescues the roof rack of the car case (boxing). With an aerodynamic shape, with reliable fastening to rails, strong locks, such an accessory saves luggage from the ups and downs of the weather, the curiosity of others. The cargo will arrive safe and sound.

What are cases on the roof of a car

Car accessories are distinguished by design and material of manufacture:

• Soft boxes. Volumetric and capacious, made of waterproof strong fabric, they are easily installed in a regular place, weigh little. These devices can be bought cheaply. The disadvantage of soft boxes is that they poorly resist oncoming air currents.
• Hard cases. Acrylic, plastic, polystyrene perfectly resist weather conditions. Such boxes do not impair the aerodynamics of the car. The cheapest version of a hard luggage carrier on the roof of a car costs 10 thousand rubles, for prestigious models you will pay 100 thousand and more.

Car trunk organizer cases

Cases in the trunk of a car of the "organizer" type stand apart in the line, in which you can store many small things you need on the road.

When choosing a wardrobe trunk for your car, consider:

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• Dimensions: for medium-sized cars, take a product with a length of 160-180 cm, for an SUV - from 200 cm.
• Shape: wide short or narrow long.
• Opening type: rear, left-handed, right-handed, double-sided.
• Load capacity: Follow your vehicle manufacturer's recommendations.

Atlant Dynamic 434

In the store, you can take a case “for fitting” to make sure that the product will look harmonious on the car.

Popular models rating

Help in choosing a model will be provided by the top 5 autoboxes. The rating is based on the results of independent tests:

1. Atlant Dynamic 434 - holds 430 liters, carries 50 kg of cargo, opens on both sides, costs up to 17 thousand rubles.
2. LUX 960 - elegant streamlined shape, reinforced fittings, price category - up to 18 thousand rubles.
3. Thule Motion 800 - with a dead weight of 19 kg, the load capacity is 75 kg. Length 205 cm, price - up to 35 rubles. Disadvantage: in the cold, the case may crack from impact.
4. Hapro Traxer 6.6 - double-sided opening type, can accommodate an object 175 cm long. A product made in the Netherlands costs 27 rubles.
5. The Hapro Zenith 8.6 Carry Case is cleverly organized inside. Beautiful design affected the price tag - 45 thousand rubles.

Other "add-ons" above the roofs of cars carry bicycles, snowboards, expedition baskets.

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