Has anyone used these and if so what type did they find best (makes/size etc).
Also what is the going price and where to get the best prices etc.
Thanks
blaze said
08:54 AM Jan 19, 2013
I have a canvas one Vic, its nearly like one bag in another and has a double seal around the zip. I liked it better because it was better to jam funny shaped things in. Its made by rhino and the fading memory says somewhere around $250 cheers blaze
Duh said
10:14 AM Jan 19, 2013
Thanks Blaze,
Sounds like they may be around the $300 mark plus, and then more for roof bars and tray rack....
I have a Thule 80. It is (well, was when I bought it three and a half years ago anyway) the smallest size made by Thule. I think the actual pod was about $300, then I needed to buy the bars and the 'brackets' which suited the Discovery roof rail-tracks. All up I think about $580.
I had a Rhinorack 'pack basket' before the pod and whilst I was happy enough with that, I really do think the pod is much better. It holds all that I want - including my chainsaw, 10ltr jerrycan, and other assorted bits and pieces.
It is very aerodynamic and I think it provides a good 'windbreak' for the van - directing the air flow back up and over the van ... no scientific proven data to back that statement up just that I seemed to get a bit better fuel consumption after fitting the pod.
Yours looks great, thanks for the photo's, I will give that some thought, maybe look at getting one of those on my return from my trip.
I think the smaller one like yours would be suitable for me, also cheaper.
Duh said
06:21 AM Oct 4, 2013
I'm still looking at these, so what is the difference in Roof Pods and Roof Boxes, the shape? Also how do Rola bars stack up again Thule?
I noticed that Supercheap sell Roof Pods/Boxes, but I'm not sure what brand they are.
Gerty Dancer said
03:54 PM Oct 4, 2013
Ours was a Thule, bit bigger than Rockylizard's. We used to put the tent into it and several other bulky items. It can be a problem with shape though, and the tent etc was heavy to lift so high. We have now given it to the kids, they put heaven-knows-what paraphernalia for their children in it. Its still going strong at 10 years old, its lockable, and water-proof... but the soft ones have their advantages too.
Duh said
04:00 PM Oct 4, 2013
Thanks Gerty, I am wondering if Roof Pod is a trademark name used by Thule and that is why others use the name Roof Boxes, although some don't look as streamlined as the Thule ones and more square like (the hard case ones that is).
Duh said
03:09 AM Oct 6, 2013
Hmmmm.........looks like it's a good idea to keep these pods locked, lol
Maybe think about exactly what you'll be putting inside...probably would be opened and individual items eg. folding chairs, table, light bulky stuff removed. I think I'd have that sorted first. Then you'd know what size.
Robyn
Cruising Cruze said
06:35 AM Oct 6, 2013
I have one hat we keep for when the mother in law comes over,it's her travel spot
btw we told her to she knows them
-- Edited by Cruising Cruze on Sunday 6th of October 2013 06:36:09 AM
Duh said
07:38 AM Oct 6, 2013
Thanks Robyn, I'll keep that in mind.
jules47 said
03:45 PM Oct 6, 2013
Sorry to be flippant - but those rooftop thingys remind me of coffins - hey maybe they have a double purpose - I like things with double uses!!!!!!!!
Duh said
05:59 PM Oct 6, 2013
Reminds me of that Chevy Chase movie CC and Jules where their MIL dies on holiday with them so they roll her in a carpet and put her on the roof rack.
Hmmm........never thought of using it as a coffin, maybe I could use it to collect road kill for food when I'm running out of money before pension day....
Happywanderer said
09:40 PM Oct 6, 2013
I bought a surf board bag from the op shop for $5 some time back. When I get it sorted will sit nicely in the well above the cabin. There are a couple of brackets up there, just not sure if Occy straps or something else needed to keep it secure. Can access it from the front zip window of the pop top.
That is if all going well I don't need the well for the solar panel which hopefully will go on top of the pop top roof.
The surf board bag is heavy duty and sturdy.
Duh said
10:17 AM Oct 7, 2013
Sounds good HW, I had a mazda campervan pop top years ago that had the same type of roof well, I carried a dome tent in mine wrapped in a blue tarp (folded so it faced towards the back, not the front) and used occy straps on those little hooks around the roof well to hold it on. My reasoning was if I had to have the vehicle repaired, I still had a low cost option of the dome tent to use in a CP while the van was being fixed/repaired etc.
Has anyone used these and if so what type did they find best (makes/size etc).
Also what is the going price and where to get the best prices etc.
Thanks
cheers
blaze
Thanks Blaze,
Sounds like they may be around the $300 mark plus, and then more for roof bars and tray rack....
http://www.rhinorack.com.au/AccSubCategory_Luggage-Bags_4.aspx
Another option to think about.
Gday...
I have a Thule 80. It is (well, was when I bought it three and a half years ago anyway) the smallest size made by Thule. I think the actual pod was about $300, then I needed to buy the bars and the 'brackets' which suited the Discovery roof rail-tracks. All up I think about $580.
I had a Rhinorack 'pack basket' before the pod and whilst I was happy enough with that, I really do think the pod is much better. It holds all that I want - including my chainsaw, 10ltr jerrycan, and other assorted bits and pieces.
It is very aerodynamic and I think it provides a good 'windbreak' for the van - directing the air flow back up and over the van ... no scientific proven data to back that statement up just that I seemed to get a bit better fuel consumption after fitting the pod.
Here are a couple of photos for your interest.
Cheers - John
Thanks John,
Yours looks great, thanks for the photo's, I will give that some thought, maybe look at getting one of those on my return from my trip.
I think the smaller one like yours would be suitable for me, also cheaper.
I'm still looking at these, so what is the difference in Roof Pods and Roof Boxes, the shape? Also how do Rola bars stack up again Thule?
I noticed that Supercheap sell Roof Pods/Boxes, but I'm not sure what brand they are.
Thanks Gerty, I am wondering if Roof Pod is a trademark name used by Thule and that is why others use the name Roof Boxes, although some don't look as streamlined as the Thule ones and more square like (the hard case ones that is).
Hmmmm.........looks like it's a good idea to keep these pods locked, lol
Robyn
I have one hat we keep for when the mother in law comes over,it's her travel spot
btw we told her to she knows them
-- Edited by Cruising Cruze on Sunday 6th of October 2013 06:36:09 AM
Thanks Robyn, I'll keep that in mind.
Sorry to be flippant - but those rooftop thingys remind me of coffins - hey maybe they have a double purpose - I like things with double uses!!!!!!!!
Reminds me of that Chevy Chase movie CC and Jules where their MIL dies on holiday with them so they roll her in a carpet and put her on the roof rack.
Hmmm........never thought of using it as a coffin, maybe I could use it to collect road kill for food when I'm running out of money before pension day....
That is if all going well I don't need the well for the solar panel which hopefully will go on top of the pop top roof.
The surf board bag is heavy duty and sturdy.
Sounds good HW, I had a mazda campervan pop top years ago that had the same type of roof well, I carried a dome tent in mine wrapped in a blue tarp (folded so it faced towards the back, not the front) and used occy straps on those little hooks around the roof well to hold it on. My reasoning was if I had to have the vehicle repaired, I still had a low cost option of the dome tent to use in a CP while the van was being fixed/repaired etc.