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Roof box THULE Motion XL 800 (460 l), black glossy Review

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Very good

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Description of Roof box THULE Motion XL 800 (460 l), black glossy

The new Motion roof box, replacing the proven Thule Atlantis series. Available in 4 sizes and 2 exclusive colors. Extended bottom design, which can fully open the rear door of the car; The Power-Click installation system has a lowered shape, and is equipped with a built-in torque indicator; < More aerodynamic shape: less noise and vibration when driving; Advanced design: the box looks perfect on any, even the most modern car; Plastic handles for easy opening/closing; The dimensions of the Motion boxes are slightly larger than the Atlantis analogues: ideal for transporting any cargo; Bilateral opening for more convenient loading/unloading of things; Steel ribs built into the bottom increase the load capacity up to 75 kg; The central lock will reliably protect your luggage from theft; Straps included for convenient fixation of things (3 pcs.);

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I recommend buying just such boxes for a weight of 75 kg. They are made with a margin of safety both on the base and on the locks.

Pros
  • Great boxing! We bought it four years ago, and during this time I have already dashed off about 60,000 km with it when traveling to Europe. Boxing is quiet, up to 110 practically does not make itself felt. And in the rain, moisture never got inside at all. Before a trip to Europe, I set a speed limit on my on-board computer (as if for winter tires) at 160, I drove at such a speed on the autobahns in Germany for hours - very reliable, because the base with fasteners in this box is metal, not plastic, as on most boxes, and this is a guarantee in many ways that the box will not fly away at speed. The box is wide and moderately high, bags become large not along, but across the box, and there are really a lot of them! And there is enough space to put something light on top of the bags. For us, boxing is salvation, our trunk is small, two car refrigerators always live there on trips and every necessary little thing. For everything else - boxing on the roof. Thule is reliable, this is the main thing in long-distance travel for 9-10 thousand mileage per month. There are no problems with installation - I do it all alone, although, I must say, I have to strain sometimes - I keep it in the garage on a specially built shelf, but in order to get down from my floor and go outside, I lay out the seats in the car, take it off resting the center of the box on my head and supporting it with both hands on the sides, I squat and push it into the pre-opened trunk of the SUV, push it onto the unfolded seats and thus go outside, where I take it out and install it on the crossbars again alone. weight allows. The paintwork is excellent, nothing will peel off anywhere. Locks are convenient, on both sides. In general, just no problems for four years and about 60,000 miles.
Cons
  • No.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

I'm impressed! Exactly the product deserves your attention.

This is the second model in the family. He took it without hesitation. It was installed on the first machine 5 years ago - no complaints at all. Everything is clear. One word "Thule". He is worth his money. If there is a need to remove from the roof - it takes 5 minutes and one person.

Pros
  • Stylish, reliable, functional, roomy
Cons
  • No

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Disgusting quality, impossible to use.

I didn't get excited about using a thule box. Noisy at speeds over 80 km/h. In winter, I repeatedly encountered the problem of opening the box itself. I ended up breaking the key while trying to open it. The keys are silumin and very flimsy. You press a little and you already have a stub of the key in your hands. The larvae began to rust after 3 years. I went to the dealer, they said to file a complaint and you need to change some kind of line. A month later no one called. I had to resolve the…

Pros
  • There are no benefits. The only thing that saved me was the 5 year warranty. True, for the performance of warranty obligations, I had to sweat a lot. Reviews are all written by sellers.
Cons
  • After 3 years of operation, the box fell off. Dirt and dust got inside. But there was no moisture, even in the rain. If you do not lubricate the locks in winter, then you may not open it at all. The dealer solved my issue on peeling paint for more than a month. And only after letters to the official representative office did the local dealer change the box, violating all the allowable terms for considering claims under the guarantee. Confidentially, a thule spokesman said in an oral conversation that the entire batch of these boxes is like that. Here you have the vaunted quality.

My daughter grew up a little and again there was an opportunity to go to the "long distance". With two children and considerable luggage on long trips, there was a need for an autobox. I chose for a long time. Of course I wanted it cheaper. In the process of searching, he brushed aside one-sided and small capacity. Because like for many years, it needed a reliable one. I chose THULE Motion XL 800 and have not regretted it. It holds a lot, of course there is noise, but small and at a speed of…

Pros
  • Spacious. Not noisy. Bilateral. With secure locking mechanism.
Cons
  • Didn't reveal. Except for the price, but this is Thule.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Good product for me, no problems at all.

The purpose of the purchase was to transport a snowboard, skis and things over a long distance, respectively, a length of about 2m and a decent capacity were required. The choice fell on him because. I took the Atlantis 780 from a friend several times (out of production), well, I really liked both the aerodynamic performance and the capacity, this one seems to have a smaller declared volume, but in fact it is a little more capacious and more. Definitely recommend to buy, expensive compared to…

Pros
  • Top quality. I took this particular motion xl 800 model and did not lose. The advantages include the quality of the plastic itself, the quality of the closing mechanisms and locks, as well as the longitudinal metal stiffeners built into the box body, which reinforce the geometry and do not chatter at speed. Of course, branded crabs / fastenings to the arcs (15 seconds and the box stands still)
Cons
  • The glossy finish of the top cover is susceptible to scratches from tree branches, etc.