Roof boxes? questions?

Question

I am considering buying a roof box for next years holiday. Only trouble is I have read so much information i've confused myself.

I have a Mazda 6, the other family car is a Zafira.

Are roofboxes interchangeable between cars?

Are the roof bars interchangeable between cars?

What brand would you recommend and what size ( have 2 kids; aged 3 and 1)?

Im so confused?

Answer 1

Boxes are usually interchangeable, as are bars, although some need different fittings on the ends.

Halfords usually have a good range & advice on hand.

Just an aside: If you have a seven seat Zafira, and just two small children, exactly how much stuff are you intending to travel with?

I hired a Zafira in Spain a few years ago, it got six of us and a fortnight's luggage in with no problems!

Answer 2

I would not recommend putting children aged 1 and 3 in a roof box, when they get to 13 and 14 maybe.

Answer 3

on the roof bars, I just found out that Honda and Nissan aren't interchangeable and these roof bars aren't cheap.