Why it's important to select the correct vehicle and tyre size
Vehicle
There are a surprising number of vehicles that cannot use traditional snowchains, the types that put chain on the inside of the wheel as well as on the tread. This is usually because there is not enough space between the wheels and the shock absorbers; this can be a problem for ordinary SUVs and 4x4s as well as for high performance cars.
You will find this important information in your car handbook - please check this before using your snowchains! Our database is intended to do the basic work for you but, with so many new vehicles and tyre sizes, it should only ever be treated as a guide.
Tyre size
Please also check your tyre size - if you buy incorrectly-sized chains they will be either too tight or too loose.
Ladder track chains
The good news is that car handbooks usually only refer to "traditional snowchains". Ladder track chains such as the Polaire GRIP and Spikes-Spider range only put chain over the tyre tread, so are not subject to these restrictions. They are also ideal for use on rear wheel drives where there is minimal space between the top of the wheel and the wheel arch.
It's really important to select the correct vehicle, paying attention to the year of the manufacture
Homepage > KAMEI 510 gloss black roof box no. KM440 - return no. 026
KAMEI 510 gloss black roof box no. KM440 - return no. 026
Our Price
£424.95
RRP: £440.00
Code: REKM440-026
Overview:
An excellent box from KAMEI. It’s got a huge capacity and comes in a really smart deep glossy black colour.
As you would expect from KAMEI the build quality is fantastic. Other features such as dual-side opening, a wide opening lid, “push-to-shut” central locking and a 75kg load limit make this box a great choice.
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An excellent box from KAMEI. It’s got a huge capacity and comes in a really smart deep glossy black colour.
As you would expect from KAMEI the build quality is fantastic. Other features such as dual-side opening, a wide opening lid, “push-to-shut” central locking and a 75kg load limit make this box a great choice.
Condition report: Used once - in very good condition with a few light scuffs and scratches.
A new box from KAMEI in a deep glossy black - really smart! KAMEI makes the best quality boxes on the market. Don't just take our word for it! They're a specialist box manufacturer, Quality Assured to ISO 9001, represented in over 40 countries, with numerous Best Buy awards over the years, including the last five Auto Express "Best Buy" awards. With their innovative and intelligent designs, top quality materials and engineering, and outstanding build quality, it's no surprise that they are Original Equipment box suppliers to several major manufacturers, including Audi, Mercedes-Benz and VW. And KAMEI boxes have the longest guarantee of any manufacturer in the car rack systems sector - 6 years! It includes KAMEI's ingenious central locking system - all the benefits of central locking without the potential drawbacks: The box is unlocked with a quarter key turn, but locked again just by pulling the box shut. Big deal? Actually, yes. All other central locking systems have a big drawback when it comes to closing the box, because you need to turn the key in the lock at the same time as holding down both the front and the rear of the box – which is a three handed operation if the lid is being held up by bulky gear, or if the base is sagging due to incorrect loading or weakness. The KAMEI system has three catches and three hinges, for extra security. And you can’t take the key out of the lock until the box is properly shut. It's a really neat system. - Made from top quality 'DUROKAM', an ABS plastic developed by KAMEI to optimise weight, stability and impact resistance.
- Wind tunnel development as well as TÜV and GS (security) testing and approval.
- This Duolift box opens from either the left or the right hand side, making it very easy to fix to roof bars (no stretching into the box is needed), as well as providing full choice about where you position it, depending e.g. on what else you are carrying on the roof.
- The DuoLift system includes patented gas struts for wide and easy opening and closing.
- Sliding box to bar fittings so there’s never a need to drill new holes if the distance between your roof bars is non standard.
- This box comes with fittings to accommodate roof bars up to 80mm wide x 32mm deep. If you will be using Whispbar bars you'll need to purchase the KM52003 T-track adapters listed below, although we recommend the use of T-track adapters when using aluminium aerobars of any sort. (T-tracks provide a much neater look, and there's no question of the steel U bolt fittings scratching the softer aluminium.) If you have BMW own brand bars, you'll need the KM52004 adapters - check the adapter popup links for more details.
- 6 year guarantee.
- Holds up to 6 sets of skis.
- Weight 18kg empty, maximum load 75kg, gross loading limit 93kg.
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Technical Specifications at a glance:
External dimensions: 200cm (l) x 90cm (w) x 44cm (h)
Internal dimensions: 188cm (l) x 80cm (w) x 39cm (h)
Volume: 510 litres
Weight: 18kg
Max load capacity: 75kg
Max number of skis: TBC
Opens from: both sides
Type of struts: hydraulic gas struts
Fits bars up to: 82mm (w) x 32mm (d), aerobar adapters available (see below)
Distance between roof bar fittings: 62 – 87cm Space required on roof bars for mountings: 72cm
Guarantee: 6 years
Colour: metallic black
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Delivery charges and arrangements:
We charge a contribution towards delivery costs, depending on what you order, where you live, and how quickly you want the goods.
These are our standard charges; there are usually surcharges for all offshore destinations and some remote postcodes - for details please see our delivery information page.
Delivery of this item
Roof boxes |
Express Delivery |
£ 19.50 |
1 to 2 working days |
Standard Delivery |
£ 14.50 |
3 to 4 working days |
Delivery of other items
Small items & Spare parts |
Express delivery |
£ 6.95 |
1 to 2 working days |
Standard delivery |
£ 4.95 |
3 to 4 working days |
Standard sized items (Roof bars, bike carriers and most other items) |
Express Delivery |
£ 9.50 |
1 to 2 working days |
Standard Delivery |
£ 6.50 |
3 to 4 working days |
Long wide roof boxes, Dropracks and Roof tents |
Express Delivery |
£ 19.50 |
2 working days |
Delivery times
Delivery times are calculated in working days (Monday to Friday, excluding Bank holidays).
Cut-off times for Express Delivery orders Express Delivery orders placed before before the cut-off times shown below will usually be desptached on the date of order. Express Delivery orders placed after these cut-off times will be despatched the next working day.
Small and Standard Sized Items |
Order by 4pm for same day despatch |
Roof Boxes, Dropracks and Roof Tents |
Order by 1pm for same day despatch |
Delivery FAQs
When will my order arrive?
There are no deliveries on Saturdays, Sundays or Bank Holidays, except for postable items where Royal Mail has a Saturday delivery. Express Delivery orders placed on a Friday (before 1pm) should be delivered on the Monday or Tuesday, Express Delivery orders placed on a Saturday or Sunday should be delivered on the Tuesday or Wednesday. The arrangements for Very Heavy Items are different and are shown above.
What about Next Working Day delivery?
We have offered a reliable Next Working Day service for well over 20 years but, due to the pressure on the couriers caused by the coronavirus crisis and the huge increase in online shopping, we can no longer be confident about the delivery date, which is why we now call the service ‘Express delivery’. Most Express delivery orders will arrive on the next or second working day, but some will arrive on the second or third working day, or be split between these days. So-called “split deliveries” happen when the couriers do not have enough trailer space for everything that should be moved around the UK, so they will load what they can and leave the rest for the next trailer.
Is my delivery day guaranteed?
No retailer or courier company can ever "guarantee" a Next Working Day delivery. As well as split deliveries, all courier companies occasionally have the same transport problems as can happen to everyone else, including snow blocked roads, closed roads, traffic jams, mechanical breakdown, an inability to find the delivery address, or to gain access to it if, for example, it's in a block of flats. We work with some of the best couriers in the business, and overall they provide an outstanding service.
Do I need to be at home?
We are very flexible with our deliveries and will aim to deliver to an address which suits you – this does not need to be your home address. Goods can usually be left without signature - we prefer this with roof boxes. There's a "Special Delivery Instructions" box in the checkout area where we'll ask you to choose a typical instruction and then amend it to suit your particular requirements.
Payment options:
We take the following cards, and also PayPal. Please note that the entry on your card statement will be from "The Roof Box Company".
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