Roof Box Theft
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Roof box theft. That s why a roof cargo box is a must have for any sort of vehicular travel. A cargo box can be hitched to the back of a vehicle mounted to the trunk fastened to the bed of a truck or mounted on the roof of an automobile. And kayak isn t so popular so unless the thieves take it to an entirely new city to sell it back chances are you or someone you. The roof boxes are of course made of plastic so a determined thief with tools can break one open.
Most importantly a rooftop cargo box minimizes visual obstructions for the driver. Not only can it match your trunk s storage capacity but it s a secure place to stash dirty gear as well as snow covered skis snowboards boots and helmets. Multi part questions about the security of the roof top luggage box i just installed on my car. The cargo carrier is easy to install and it maintains the same built in lock.
In my experience theft isn t too much of a threat considering kayaks are tricky to steal being so big difficult to transport and most of all hard to sell locally. I ve heard there are thieves who specialize in these and carry master keys. Hex wrench included to tighten the crossbar clamps. They re so unique in models colors size etc.
To mount the box you don t need a thule roof rack as it can be used on all types of roof racks from any manufacturer. Most cargo boxes require a roof rack system too. Googling didn t find anything. Of all these options a rooftop cargo box keeps the surface area occupied by your car to a minimum.
The vehicle must already have oem raised roof rack rails to mount these universal fit 60 in. I just installed a roof storage box on the car in advance of an upcoming trip. Each fully adjustable rail clamp has anti theft keyed locks. My questions are these.