The Pacific 200 is good looking, well made and comes in a smart glossy black finish. It’s a popular size for people who still need to carry bikes on the roof but don’t want a longer box. It offers a very useful saving over the Thule Motion 200 without sacrificing much in the way of quality.

Key features and specifications:

• Dual Side opening so you can choose to use it on either side of the vehicle, and to make for easier fitting and removal.
• There’s a Thule ‘One Key System’ compatible central locking system on each side of the box.
• “Fast-Grip” box to bar fittings. You just turn each wheel to draw the fitting claws around the roof bars, making this box easy to fit to both standard steel and aluminium roof bars. Maximum dimensions 80mm wide by 30mm deep. Fast-Grips also make it easier to fit boxes to unusual shaped manufacturers’ “own brand” bars, but these bars must be symmetrical in shape for the Fast-Grips to work properly.
• Box weight 13kg. Before loading the box, check your vehicle’s maximum permitted loading limit, taking into account the weight of the roof bars, the weight of the box, and the weight of the contents.
• Dimensions: External 178cm x 82cm x 45cm. Internal 172cm x 76cm x it depends on what you pack, and where, and whether you use Power Grips or aerobar adapters.
• Roof bar geometry: The minimum distance between roof bar centres is 55cm, the maximum distance 95cm.
• Fitting tips: A box is generally easier to load and unload if it’s fitted towards the edge of a vehicle; you’ll probably always be stretching if you fit it centrally. If you want to keep your roof box in pristine condition, don’t place or store it on tarmac, gravel or concrete.