Recently, motorists have become veryis popular car box. There is nothing surprising in this. After all, modern automakers in new models constantly increase the space of the car interior, while the volume of the trunk suffers. Boxing allows you to get extra space for luggage. Today we will pay special attention to this device.
There are several types of these accessories.
Manufacturers offer both open and closed car boxes. Let us consider the construction of each in more detail.
This is a design that is fixed to the roofcar and forms a platform, which allows you to fix a different load. Among motorists, this is called the "top trunk". The design is quite simple - it consists of sides, a pallet, and also fastenings.
Car boxing on the roof of an open type hasa big advantage - with its help it is possible to transport conveniently enough dimensional cargoes. This construction does not have walls. However, aerodynamics suffers, and the owner of the car must securely fix the load. As for small items, it is very inconvenient to transport them in such a box. On the site for luggage will have to mount separately each thing.
When transporting in such an open box, the cargoit is necessarily dusty, can be damaged by flying stones or gravel. Fuel consumption will also significantly increase. This box has no special streamlined shape and will only increase the resistance when driving the car.
This car box is much more convenient. It is a container that can be closed or opened. It is conveniently mounted on the roof of the machine with special fasteners. The container is airtight, has walls and can protect luggage from dust, water, flying stones and gravel. It is not necessary to fasten cargo inside the container, as the box is securely closed, then nothing will fall out when driving.
With such an accessory, you can not worry about fuel consumption. Due to a special aerodynamic shape, the resistance of the container to air during driving will be minimal.
The minus of this design is one: its overall dimensions and characteristics of load-carrying capacity. But all the advantages overlap these small shortcomings.
Closed boxes are divided by capacity orby volume. This is an important parameter and should be taken into account when choosing in the first place. Containers are divided into three classes of capacity. Let's consider each of them in detail.
To it carry automobile boxes on a roof with small spaciousness. Usually their volume is not more than 300 liters.
Such containers are designed to be installed oncompact machines, for large they do not fit. When operating, secure the box securely and securely. Between the transverse fasteners the distance is not more than 60 centimeters. The larger the container, the greater this value. Therefore, for small cars, for example "Matiz" or "Hyundai-Getz", it will do.
These are medium-sized containers,manufacturers reaches 500 liters. These solutions are suitable for installation on medium-sized cars. The roof allows you to mount the crossbars at optimal distances.
These are already big enough solutions. Useful volume reaches 660 liters and more. A car box of this size is designed for mounting on off-road vehicles or minibuses.
In terms of overall dimensions, the containers are divided intonarrow, wide, long, short. It is interesting that each parameter is successfully and harmoniously combined with the others. So, on sale it is possible to meet short and thus wide boxing. From the overall dimensions depends not only the useful volume, but also the cargo transported in such a container.
There are also combined types. Such an automobile box has not only a container for carrying things, but also elements for fixing a bicycle or skis.
Boxes are opened from the sides or from behind. In the first case, only one side is available for download. However, the most modern solutions can be opened from two sides.
Among the characteristics of the box can also be identified and the method of attachment. Now there are three options:
Which one to choose depends on the design of the car.
Many cars have on the roof a special chute forwater runoff. The box will be installed on it. The fastener consists of two plates. The latter are installed on both sides of the gutter and then tightened with a complete screw.
The crossbars are attached to each side of the roof. And then they install the box directly on them.
Cross-pieces for fixing the box can be installed on the rails. The method of fastening is similar to the method of fastening to the runoff chute.
Such boxes have a set of elements, which allow to securely fix this structure. Often in the kit there are fastenings with a clamp, and also fastenings with vertical bolts.
Along with such boxes there are solutions for regular places. Many manufacturers already provide sites for a storage container.
Now in the Russian market there are brands,which produce quality products. Domestic manufacturers are not so many, but there is a choice. Let's see what are the popular car boxes, reviews about them and approximate prices.
This is one of the most famous manufacturerscar boxes. Everyone remembers Gazelles with roof racks - this is Atlant. The production of boxes is a relatively new direction for the company, but everything is done very qualitatively, as the reviews note. The model range is not very wide, although new species are constantly being added. All components go straight from Italy, and they are assembled in Russia.
As for the sizes, that is large andsmall models. For crossover, the optimal Atlant car box is a model from the "Classic-500" or "Sport-501" series. Owners of small cars will also find a suitable solution for themselves. The color range of containers is quite wide.
As for the cost, for large modelswill have to pay from 14 to 16 thousand rubles. Their useful load is 50 kg, and the weight of the container "Classic" - 22 kg. All boxing is modular, if something is broken, it is enough to replace the broken part.
This is also a domestic brand. The company's products are inexpensive, but the manufacturer was able to prove that cheap and affordable - does not mean bad. According to reviews, motorists agree with this. Among the models there are two series. This car box LUX 600 and 960. Both versions have a two-way opening system. Colors - black and gray. The texture is matte or glossy. The cost of the model 600 is 16.5 thousand rubles per base. Each container has a carrying capacity of 50 kg. With regard to fastening, the box can be easily installed on any car. But the most budgetary models can leave unpleasant traces on the roof.
This is a European brand. Motorists are positive about this product. With this it is difficult to disagree, since the ruler of autoboxes is really very high-quality. With their help, the journey will be easy and comfortable.
In the car box Thule can fit up to 500 andmore liters of luggage. In the model range there are all sizes, and as for the fasteners, then all variants for any machines are available. Containers have a wide range of functions and options, as well as a modern design that will look harmonious on the general background.
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