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Exodus 470L Roof Box Gloss Black
The Exodus 470L Roof Box Gloss Black is a modern, aerodynamically designed roof box, built with strong ,scratch resistant UV protected material. With space equivalent to that of a large car boot, it makes it a super way to transport extra luggage.
Average Customer Rating:
(82 Reviews) 77
Rating Snapshot (82 reviews)
5 stars
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4 stars
30
3 stars
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2 stars
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1 star
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77 of 82(94%)customers would recommend this product to a friend
Customer Reviews for Exodus 470L Roof Box Gloss Black
Review 1 for Exodus 470L Roof Box Gloss Black
Overall Rating
Check the Fittings,
September 17, 2011
By DaveIB2U
from Dover
Quality
3
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Performance
4
out of
5
Pros: no noise when in use., great capacity
Cons: check the u bolt and clamps are not faulty
"I purchased this particular roof box as it was the right volume and not too long.
I decided to get Halfords staff to fit the box onto the roof bars of my Picasso C3 for me and I am pleased I did.
I had taken a set of kitchen steps with me as I knew the height of the car roof would present a problem. However the real problem was that half of the 'quick fit' fittings simply would not fit together due to poor quality control by the makers.
The Halfords staff were very helpful and fittings that worked correctly were found in another unit, but half of those would also not work correctly.
My tip if buying any of this range is to try joining the fittings (U bolt and clamp) together before you leave the car park and reject any that do not slid together easily.
Without the box the Thurle square roofbars whistle at speeds over 30mph. With the box fitted there was no noise at all.
Lastly the lock can sometimes be a little sticky but should cause no problem if you adjust the load."
I decided to get Halfords staff to fit the box onto the roof bars of my Picasso C3 for me and I am pleased I did.
I had taken a set of kitchen steps with me as I knew the height of the car roof would present a problem. However the real problem was that half of the 'quick fit' fittings simply would not fit together due to poor quality control by the makers.
The Halfords staff were very helpful and fittings that worked correctly were found in another unit, but half of those would also not work correctly.
My tip if buying any of this range is to try joining the fittings (U bolt and clamp) together before you leave the car park and reject any that do not slid together easily.
Without the box the Thurle square roofbars whistle at speeds over 30mph. With the box fitted there was no noise at all.
Lastly the lock can sometimes be a little sticky but should cause no problem if you adjust the load."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 55 - 64
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - No Children
How many cars: 1
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 2 for Exodus 470L Roof Box Gloss Black
Overall Rating
Exodus 470L Roof Box Gloss Black,
September 14, 2011
By paddy199
from edinburgh
Quality
4
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Performance
4
out of
5
Pros: good looking, good size
"Nice looking, good size- able to fit 2 adults and 2 small kits holiday clothes and associated baby and toddler stuff in with ease.
Very little noise travelling on the moterway at 70.
Very little noise travelling on the moterway at 70.
Can be a bit fiddly get it shut - especially if you put alot of stuff in and no way you could fit this by yourself with any ease but with 2 and with a bit of reaching ok."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
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Review 3 for Exodus 470L Roof Box Gloss Black
Overall Rating
Good Size for 4 people`s luggage.,
September 14, 2011
By Gio1
from London England
Quality
4
out of
5
Value
3
out of
5
Performance
4
out of
5
Pros: looks good and sits well on car(vauxhall insignia), big capacity., handles wind well even at high speeds., quick release clamps makes it easier to remove box
Cons: difficult to fit man alone. needs two people
"This is a good size box for a family of 4/5 and on my recent trip to Germany it freed up the car inside and we were 4 adults going away for 2 weeks, so we had quite allot of baggage. The box did make wind noise but that is inevitable considering the size of it. It did however handle the wind resistance very well and at times I was cruising at 100mph on the autobahn and I could not feel that I had a box on the roof.
The downside to this box is to fit it on the car was a struggle as the lid opens side ways and to secure the clamps you have to get on top of the roof inside the box and secure them, because you cannot get to the clamps from the drivers side as the lid`s hinges is on that side and blocks you from getting to it."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 35 - 44
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - No Children
How many cars: 3
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Review 4 for Exodus 470L Roof Box Gloss Black
Overall Rating
nice box,
August 23, 2011
By astracaz
from cambridgeshire
Quality
3
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Performance
3
out of
5
Pros: smart glossy black
Cons: hard to attache
"Bought this roof box last year for a camping holiday.Looks smart in the black and matches my car. Have had real probs attaching to roof bars, takes two people, and the locking mechanisim bars are hard to reach where the box opens on hinged side, my daughter had to literally climb on to the top to attache.The box is a bit flimsy and when the box is full hard to actually lock it, but overall a good purchase, does hold a lot of camping gear which is great when four people in car."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 45 - 54
Gender: Female
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
How many cars: 1
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Review 5 for Exodus 470L Roof Box Gloss Black
Overall Rating
Very Good,
May 16, 2011
By buster12
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
"Had this roofbox fitted last week in the Uk. we live in belgium and travelled back for the day to do some shopping. Box has plenty of space for the wife's shopping and looks good on the car.
very happy with the purchase."
very happy with the purchase."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 35 - 44
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - No Children
How many cars: 1
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Review 6 for Exodus 470L Roof Box Gloss Black
Overall Rating
Made going on holiday so much easier,
May 16, 2011
By shamus35
from Burton on Trent
Quality
4
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Performance
4
out of
5
"This is a great looking box, easy to fit but you may struggle with one person on the hinge side fixing.
My only concern with this box is the lid seems rather flimsy and you have to be carefull when opening as it can open one end first so i make sure i have a hand each end when opening.
Other than that it is a good box plenty of room even at the nose end."
My only concern with this box is the lid seems rather flimsy and you have to be carefull when opening as it can open one end first so i make sure i have a hand each end when opening.
Other than that it is a good box plenty of room even at the nose end."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 35 - 44
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Family: I'm Single - With Children
How many cars: 1
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 7 for Exodus 470L Roof Box Gloss Black
Overall Rating
Exodus 470L roofbox,
May 06, 2011
By Scottyboy99
Quality
3
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Pros: lot of room inside like another boot
Cons: could crack because of thinness
"Great value for money. When i got it on the roof i noticed a crack in it on the base half where the indentation holds the top clasp( easier to know what i mean if your looking at it ) anyway i took it back while it was still on the roof, and after decling their kind offer to relieve me of another 15 quid to fit it, they could easily have blamed me, not that they should crack here anyway, but they replaced it without quibble. Very happy with it, easy to fit, plastic a bit thin maybe."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 35 - 44
Gender: Male
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - With Children
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Review 8 for Exodus 470L Roof Box Gloss Black
Overall Rating
Does the job but...,
May 02, 2011
By CampingFamilyDad
from Heart of England
Quality
3
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Performance
4
out of
5
"OK, so it does its job, stores lots of stuff and looks good. Side winds do have an effect on the cars handling but that's hardly surprising.
The box seems a bit flimsy, especially the lid. When you open the lid it often opens one side before the other putting quite a twist on the plastic.
The fitting is a nightmare, you need 2 people one of whom must be tall or stood on some steps. You need to hold the U bolt in place and then use the clip on section inside the box. For the 2 on the opening side this is OK and even the one at the back is possible if I stand on my bumper but the front closed side is, almost, impossible. There is no way I (5 foot 11 inches) can reach under the box to make sure that the U bolt is fully inserted AND reach right across inside the box to attach the retaining clip. On the one occasion when I had to do it myself I managed to wedge some papers between the U bolt and the car roof to hold it in place and then stretch inside to attach the clips but it wasn't as secure as when someone helps by pushing up on the U bolt as I clip it.
The clips themselves are also quite large. A flat table sits on top of the 4 clips and is help off the bottom of the box by at least an inch and a half leaving lots of wasted space under the table. It is less of an issue if you put thinner items on the base between the clips and then put the table on top of those items but that is not always desirable.
The other thing is that it is difficult to see how much space is being wasted. Obviously if you put in too much it won't close but when you load it up and then the lid shuts it is very difficult to imagine what space is left to fill. Could another chair fit in or would another body board squeeze on top. Trial on error get you there in the end but that gets annoying after a few tried. Clearly without a clear lid there is always going to be some difficulty but it is frustrating to know that if only you could see in you could move things around to better places and make space for another item. 470 L capacity but I bet only 420 L is used due to the aerodynamic shape and silly U bolt clips.
A couple of basic design floors really but I'm still happy I have it and it has made a big difference to the amount I can carry.
To give some idea of what it can carry on my last trip it loaded it with...
1 - table and 2 bench folding table
2 - camping stove
3 - camp kitchen
4 - 3 wind breaks
5 - 3 folding chairs (the director style)
6 - 4 sleeping bags"
The box seems a bit flimsy, especially the lid. When you open the lid it often opens one side before the other putting quite a twist on the plastic.
The fitting is a nightmare, you need 2 people one of whom must be tall or stood on some steps. You need to hold the U bolt in place and then use the clip on section inside the box. For the 2 on the opening side this is OK and even the one at the back is possible if I stand on my bumper but the front closed side is, almost, impossible. There is no way I (5 foot 11 inches) can reach under the box to make sure that the U bolt is fully inserted AND reach right across inside the box to attach the retaining clip. On the one occasion when I had to do it myself I managed to wedge some papers between the U bolt and the car roof to hold it in place and then stretch inside to attach the clips but it wasn't as secure as when someone helps by pushing up on the U bolt as I clip it.
The clips themselves are also quite large. A flat table sits on top of the 4 clips and is help off the bottom of the box by at least an inch and a half leaving lots of wasted space under the table. It is less of an issue if you put thinner items on the base between the clips and then put the table on top of those items but that is not always desirable.
The other thing is that it is difficult to see how much space is being wasted. Obviously if you put in too much it won't close but when you load it up and then the lid shuts it is very difficult to imagine what space is left to fill. Could another chair fit in or would another body board squeeze on top. Trial on error get you there in the end but that gets annoying after a few tried. Clearly without a clear lid there is always going to be some difficulty but it is frustrating to know that if only you could see in you could move things around to better places and make space for another item. 470 L capacity but I bet only 420 L is used due to the aerodynamic shape and silly U bolt clips.
A couple of basic design floors really but I'm still happy I have it and it has made a big difference to the amount I can carry.
To give some idea of what it can carry on my last trip it loaded it with...
1 - table and 2 bench folding table
2 - camping stove
3 - camp kitchen
4 - 3 wind breaks
5 - 3 folding chairs (the director style)
6 - 4 sleeping bags"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 35 - 44
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - With Children
How many cars: 2
13 of 15 people found this review helpful.
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Review 9 for Exodus 470L Roof Box Gloss Black
Overall Rating
Exodus 470L Roof Box Gloss Black,
April 18, 2011
By mad4mymini
from Bristol
Quality
4
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Performance
4
out of
5
"Bought this for my wife to replace her tatty old box. Looks great in black and is easy to slide in to place.
Good size and will accomodate large objects with ease."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 25 - 34
Gender: Male
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Review 10 for Exodus 470L Roof Box Gloss Black
Overall Rating
Good Value,
February 13, 2011
By guage1ner
from Sussex
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Performance
4
out of
5
"I found the box a little tricky to fit as access to the retaining clips is hampered by the lid, so have a pair of steps to hand and an extra pair of hands to lift it onto the roof bars! Once fitted though an excellent piece of kit."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 55 - 64
Gender: Male
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Review 11 for Exodus 470L Roof Box Gloss Black
Overall Rating
Impress so far,
February 13, 2011
By MajorCoffee
from Sussex, England
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Performance
3
out of
5
"We brought this particular roof box because it's the size we need, it looks good and of course the price. I can't give it a higher performance rating as we haven't actually used it yet, but I am impressed with the design and build quality so far."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 35 - 44
Gender: Male
0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 12 for Exodus 470L Roof Box Gloss Black
Overall Rating
Almost perfect,
January 14, 2011
By Gozza3591
Quality
4
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Performance
4
out of
5
Pros: good looking box which complimented my car, decent amount of space, simple and effective locking handles
Cons: inaccessible locking handles, not the easiest product to store away
"I bought this as a replacement boot for my black Mazda 6 which has been taken over recently by a rescue greyhound. Obviously I had to buy a set of roof bars (Thule from Halfords which were easy to fit) before fitting the box. I'm about average strength but lifting the box onto the bars on my own wasn't difficult. The fitting instructions for the box are straightforward but it is best for two people to do this, even with the simple and effective locking handles. I had to stand on a small step-ladder and stretch across to lock the furthest two handles. On a trip to Devon between Christmas and the New Year I was pleased with fuel consumption and virtually no noticeable wind noise. There was plenty of space although probably less than my actual car boot. Clothes and paraphenalia for a family of 3 plus a dog were not a problem in conjunction with a spare back seat. A point to consider is storage after use. Also my advice is don't attempt to fix or remove when the box is wet because it's difficult to handle safely."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 55 - 64
Gender: Male
9 of 10 people found this review helpful.
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Review 13 for Exodus 470L Roof Box Gloss Black
Overall Rating
Good value,
September 18, 2010
By Tl1r
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
"The box is very Easy to fit very smart looking and allows a significant amount of camping gear to be carried"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 45 - 54
Gender: Male
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 14 for Exodus 470L Roof Box Gloss Black
Overall Rating
Black Box Tardis,
September 07, 2010
By MajorBatfink
from Bristol
Quality
4
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Performance
4
out of
5
Pros: good proportions, light weight
Cons: really does need 2 people to attach it to the roof, one-sided opening
"This roof box delivers the volume in decent proportions allowing greater flexibility over what you can put into it. It is simple to attach in principle, but requires you to have the arms of Mr Tickle in order to reach the far side, as it only opens on one side. You also need to protect your roof if you are removing it single-handed as the metal fixing brackets will drop straight out of the bottom of the box when you release the fixing mechanism. This is nothing that your 2004 road atlas can't help you out with! (once you realise it is a problem)"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 25 - 34
Gender: Male
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 15 for Exodus 470L Roof Box Gloss Black
Overall Rating
Excellent Purchase,
August 28, 2010
By Bridge73
from Birmingham
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Pros: style, space, security
Cons: fitting clamps on hinge side
"Bought for my black rav 4 and it really does suit the car.
You can get plenty of gear in this, I had 5 black bags full and fitted them in.
Like the easy fit clamps, lot easier than old style. Also the lid even stays up with special spring arms even with the wind blowing on it.
There is slight wind noise when driving but to be honest I don't think it's the box I think it's the roof bars as the noise can still be heard with box off.
Only thing I don't like is trying to fit clamps around the hinge side, can be quite hard to do.
If more space is needed though, this is a must!!"
You can get plenty of gear in this, I had 5 black bags full and fitted them in.
Like the easy fit clamps, lot easier than old style. Also the lid even stays up with special spring arms even with the wind blowing on it.
There is slight wind noise when driving but to be honest I don't think it's the box I think it's the roof bars as the noise can still be heard with box off.
Only thing I don't like is trying to fit clamps around the hinge side, can be quite hard to do.
If more space is needed though, this is a must!!"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 35 - 44
Gender: Male
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Review 16 for Exodus 470L Roof Box Gloss Black
Overall Rating
A good box,
August 26, 2010
By dansp
from Bridgwater, England
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Performance
4
out of
5
Pros: looks good, strong lock, online reserve / collect, informative fitting service
Cons: single side opening
"Bought this box because it looks really good in gloss black and in the Halfords sale it was a very competitive price for a box of this size.
Online order and collection was really easy and the fitting service was good because the steps were explained while it was done. The chap was also careful with the car underneath!
The only improvement would be dual side opening but you can't have everything.
Also bought Thule rail mounts because the Halfords ones, although cheaper don't come with locks as standard. When you buy those they work out the same and aren't quite of the same quality."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 35 - 44
Gender: Male
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 17 for Exodus 470L Roof Box Gloss Black
Overall Rating
Great for Camping,
August 24, 2010
By Baldy121
from Chester
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Performance
4
out of
5
Cons: whistles
"The roof box is a good size and was easily fitted to the roof bar system. For a family of four it is a good size and we fitted loads in. The black finish looks good. The only downside is that even at 70mph it whistles depending on the wind direction. Inside the box are holes that are patched up when not in use. Evening msking these up the whistle is still there. Stopped someone on holiday who had the same box he said his didn't whislte but it creaked a lot instead!!"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 45 - 54
Gender: Male
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Review 18 for Exodus 470L Roof Box Gloss Black
Overall Rating
Terrible locks - avoid,
August 23, 2010
By MrPractical
from Solihull
Quality
1
out of
5
Value
1
out of
5
Performance
1
out of
5
Pros: pretty.
Cons: shockingly poor locks.
"Box looks good, little wind noise, excellent capacity, but not worth the money. Takes two to put the box on the roof, so okay, I can live with that. Hinge side brackets are difficult to remove/engage. Big problem: the lock is APPALLING. It was stiff, rarely lined up in the same place twice, key nigh-on impossible to remove without repeated lock/unlock action. Finally, soft metal key broke in the lock after jamming, which was no surprise, just 48 hrs into ownership. Lid can be awkward to line up during closure too. Avoid like the plague."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? No
Age Group: 35 - 44
Gender: Male
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Review 19 for Exodus 470L Roof Box Gloss Black
Overall Rating
Just the job,
August 13, 2010
By Matt384
from London
Quality
4
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Performance
4
out of
5
"Good quality product, freindly and very helpful service"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 35 - 44
Gender: Male
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Review 20 for Exodus 470L Roof Box Gloss Black
Overall Rating
great value,
August 10, 2010
By Pablo7577
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
"I wanted to increase my storage space now i have four children. this Exodus 470L roof box was available at great value at Halfords, it was fitted in a rapid professional manner. It didn't alter fuel consumption very much and fitted all the clothesand sleeping bags for a family holiday camping. I may have gone for the 540L if it had been in stock, but this has really helped take the stress out of the prospect of cramming kids and luggage into the car"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 35 - 44
Gender: Male
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