Thule 634200 Touring M-200, Titan Aero

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This allows you to use a roof box and, with the benefit of experience, to exchange it for a new one within 90 days of invoice date, only paying a contribution to our carriage costs. Most exchanges are from a shorter box to a longer one, or from a wider box to a narrower one. The Touring can fitted where the roof bars are a minimum of 51.5 cm and a maximum of 92.5 cm while the Motion can be fitted to a minimum spacing of 57 cm to a maximum of 97 cm. The higher maximum width of the Motion series enables the possibility of this roof box to be positioned further towards the front of the vehicle. Providing greater access to the boot when using a slightly larger roof box, or where the boot has a higher opening position.That’s a huge leap over the 251 litres of bootspace the Volkswagen Up it’s fitted to here, adding real practicality to the compact city car. Not that it’s limited to small cars - the Thule Touring S can be fitted to any car, using Thule’s extensive roof bar and mounting kits. In general both are suitable for all vehicles, as on most vehicles the average bar positioning is 70 cm apart. Which means both roof boxes can be fitted. It is however extremely rare for any vehicle not to be suited to one or the other roof box types (less than 1 %). A great sized roof box; loads of capacity without being too long. It still leaves you with the option of carrying bikes next to it on most roof bars. Features such as 'fast-grip' roof bar fittings and dual side opening make it really easy to fit and to use. To find the spare parts you need, please see the diagram below, identify the product codes, then choose them from the list below. If you need more than 1 of any item, change the quantities in the Shopping Basket. Item: In this article we will explain the big differences between both Thule models namely the Motion and the Touring series.

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The special Titan Aeroskin finish provides a stylish look making you feel that the Touring series has incorporated a future metal technology. Thule Roof Boxes are a great addition if you are going on a road trip / holiday and need extra space. Once fitted, the Ocean 200 is easy to use and impressive. We fitted it to a Nissan Pulsar - and found the box to be great for family holidays. It will easily take a set of three suitcases, which cuts down on the clutter inside and frees up valuable interior space. When choosing a roof box such as the Thule Motion or Touring series, it can be hard to find what the differences are between both models, it becomes even harder when they are visually very similar.The biggest difference is the capacity of both ranges, where the Thule Motion has a loading capacity of 75kg while the Touring has a maximum capacity of 50kg. Now knowing the maximum loading weight for both boxes, how do I make a choice?

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It may be streamlined, but that doesn’t seem to affect the capacity. There are many users talking about all the luggage and equipment they were able to fit into this one box. Fitting tips: A box is generally easier to load and unload if it's fitted towards the edge of a vehicle; you'll probably always be stretching if you fit it centrally. If you want to keep your roof box in pristine condition, don’t place or store it on tarmac, gravel or concrete. Gumtree.com Limited is an Appointed Representative of Compare The Market Limited who is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. What is practical, however is the way that this glossy, sleek design adds to an aerodynamic shape. There is no sense of drag or extra fuel consumption that is sometimes associated with these big, heavy boxes.Dual Side opening so you can choose to use it on either side of the vehicle, and to make for easier fitting and removal. The Touring roof box range itself comes in a number of sizes. The S tested here is small, with M and L choices in 400 litre and 420 litre capacities respectively. There’s a Sport model too, at 300 litres and an Alpine at 420 litres, both being longer and suited to housing sports equipment like skis and snowboards. Roof bar geometry: The minimum distance between roof bar centres is 55cm, the maximum distance 95cm. Carrying skis? The Pacific 200 will hold 5 to 7 pairs of skis, maximum length 155cm. There’s a ski carrier accessory, part no. 694800, shown below.

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The easiest way to look at the weight limitations is to find out you want to carry. Are you planning to transport clothing or other heavier items. If you want to carry clothing then a Touring roof box will suffice. If you are intending to carry more than clothing like camping gear or golf equipment, then we would suggest that you use a Motion roof box. It’s worth taking the time to read the instructions properly, as it’s initially a touch fiddly, but once you’ve fitted one the rest follow relatively simply. A Medium-Wide box you'll fit on the left or the right of the roof - Dual side opening gives you the option

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Some users say that this car roof box doesn’t come with the best instructions, but the ease of installation means that it is all pretty easy to figure out without many diagrams. Both models have dual side opening capabilities for the exception of one size in the Touring series. Which is the Touring 600, this box can only be loaded from one side, while all the other boxes can be loaded from both sides. If you are interested in having a narrow roof box but want the benefit from a dual side opening roof box, then we suggest going for the Thule Motion 600 roof box.