It may be the sense of freedom and spontaneity that makes caravanning so attractive, but for many people, being surrounded by all your creature comforts is an other major pull that draws people towards touring holidays. However, from the point of safety, your van won’t be able to hold them all. Vauxhall has developed various carrying systems that are aerodynamic and secure, as well as being an ergonomic and stylish extension to the car capable of carrying all those home-from-home accessories.
The roof gives you the most options to carry various pieces of luggage and equipment – from holiday clothes to bicycles, canoes or surfboards. Your local dealer is the best place to seek advice on the kind of mounting most appropriate to your load as well as the carrier you’ll need, such as a versatile roof box. The premium sportbox designed for the new Vauxhall Vectra, for example, offers an impressive capacity of 558 litres and holds a maximum weight of 21kg.
Modern carrying systems include user-friendly features such as gas-assisted struts for easy opening, clever ratchet and strap combinations for secure fastening, quick-release fasteners and single-key-throughout locking systems. Your roof box can even be painted in the same body colour as your car, and you’ll probably be surprised by how reasonably priced the manufacturers’ carrying systems are compared with the one-size-fits-all versions available on the high street.
Remember: by being selective about what you take on holiday and using the space and security offered by these modern carrying systems means you’ll have a better chance of arriving safely and legally at your destination, ready to enjoy your home comforts and holiday to the full.