Travel Accessories
Welcome to the
travel accessories page. Here you will find a comprehensive range of items intended
to help you get the most from your travel adventure.
Taking a channel crossing and
driving on the continent is a great way to see Europe. Having your own car
gives you the freedom to visit desired destinations at your leisure and the
flexibility to adjust your plans as you see fit. However, in order to safely
enjoy this freedom, it's important to be prepared. You'll need both the items
that you are legally bound to carry on the continent, and want to browse the
other accessories that can help to keep your journey comfortable and trouble
free.
In this section you'll find a selection of top quality products available
from the Roof Box Company. The range has been specifically selected with the
needs of those driving on the continent in mind. Please, in addition to browsing
below, be sure to find out the legal
requirements for driving accessories throughout Europe.
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Safety and
protection accessories
KAMEI Sunny-boy sun protection
The
KAMEI Sunnyboy
offers ideal protection against heat and harmful rays, providing pleasant shade
from the sun. Its black appearance is subtle and stylish, and it can be used
with the window open. It's effortless to fit or take down. Simply clip it
on and away you go!
The Sunnyboy is a frame of spring steel wire covered in flame-resistant polyester
tissue, and available in most rear window forms. The Sunny-boy is a 'Vehicle
Specific' product, therefore prices vary from car to car. Click on the picture
or heading to see the vehicles it fits.
AutoSock - textile wheel covers
from £49.95
AutoSock
is the high tech solution to an age old problem - how to give road tyres the
grip they need on ice and snow to …get you home!. AutoSock - textile
wheel covers with an elasticated edge; you just slip them over the driving
wheels when you find yourself getting stuck. ("Yes - it really is this
easy" and "Yes, of course they work!") Be prepared for the winter
by carrying a set of AutoSocks in your car.
Also see... RUD Snow Chains
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Lights,
lamps and torches
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Cushions
and comfort
KAMEI Lumber Support Cushion
£52.95
The Lumbar Support assists in relaxing your back in compliance with expert medical
opinion. Its easy adjustment for individual seat comfort allows you to attain
correct anatomical posture. The removable textile cover is easily washed. Universal
fitting, black. All lumbar support items are medically approved and have been
developed in compliance with expert medical advice.
Walser Roll-Out seat mats
£10.95
Because
the Roll Out mat is portable, rolls up quickly and easily, and is water
resistant, it could make the ideal companion on your beach holiday!
Pack one in your suitcase. Available in red, blue, yellow, white and black.
>> WL12831 - Red
>> WL12832 - Blue
>> WL12833 - Black
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Leisure
items... and a bit of fun!
KAMEI Lumber Cushion
£30.95
The Lumbar Cushion eases fatigue and supports the spinal column. It can easily be
fitted to the headrest. The removable textile cover is easily washed. Universal
fitting, anthracite, 1 piece. All lumbar support items are medically approved
and have been developed in compliance with expert medical advice.
KAMEI Super Cushion
£28.95
A
journey needn't be tiring anymore due to poor driving positions or seats. The universal super cushion is wedge shaped, free from CFC's and stabilises worn
seats and compensates for different heights. The cushion permanently maintains
its shape and the cover is washable. Black. All lumbar support items are medically
approved and have been developed in compliance with expert medical advice.
Warning Triangle
£8.95
Already
compulsory on the European mainland… warning triangles pack small, are
easy to assemble and stand securely. (Obvious points, but some triangles don't
do all of these things!)
Maypole 3 tonne tow rope
£14.95
This Maypole 3 tonne tow rope starts at 1.8m and stretches to 3.8m, eliminating
snatching. Its drop forged hooks make it quick, clean and easy to use - there's
no need to grovel around under the car looking for places to tie on or loop
through.
Carbox Piccolo Dashboard Mat
£7.50
Protect
your belongings from sliding around with the
Piccolo anti-slip mat
for your dashboard. Ideal for holding mobile phones, spectacles, pens, keys
and loose change. Available in 24cm x 20cm washable sheets, they can be cut
down to the size of your van's cubby hole. A perfect way of keeping your vehicle
tidy.
Why not protect your boot too with a Carbox or Autoform boot liner or mat! Click
here for more information
Beam Benders
£6.50
When
you drive in mainland Europe and other right hand drive countries you need to
convert your headlamp dipped beams from left to right to avoid dazzling oncoming
drivers. Metro's "Beam Benders" are unlike other products in
that they deflect light rather than just blocking it out. Now only available in clear.
Petzl Tikkina 2 head torch
£17.95
You need two hands to fit snowchains or AutoSock. If you've never used a headtorch before you'll be amazed at what a difference they make. Some people think they'll look silly with one of these - but it will be dark, nobody will notice. Petzl is the head torch brand, much copied, never bettered.
KAMEI Can-boy
£12.95
These
useful accessories are a must for your car. Ideal for drinks cans, they are
weighted at the base. They remain stable due to their use of non-slip material.
Black.
KAMEI Flower Vase
£5.95
The
original car accessory as invented by Kamei in 1958 for their Volkswagen Beetle
show car. The current version is made of non-breaking acrylic fibre in pale
silver, with a rose.
Shoe snow chains
from £10.50
Shoe snow chains are a simple yet obvious solution to the problem of 'how to stay on your feet on ice and snow'. These VERIGA and RUD shoe chains can make a massive difference between slipping and walking!
For instance the RUD 'Bergsteiger' shown is standard issue to most European post offices, including our own Royal Mail!
Ortovox Collapsible Snow Shovel - Orange
£29.95
Pack one of these collapsible Ortovox snow shovels into one of the rear pockets of your car, and you'll need never to be caught out again by the sudden arrival of winter, whether you are off for a winter holiday or just commuting on the M62! The blade is made from unbreakable polycarbon. Weight 45 grams. Also see... Shoe Chains in the 'Leisure items... and a bit of fun!' section
Loofy Navy waterproof-backed picnic rugs
£49.95
These are everything a picnic rug should be, waterproofed, machine washable, stylish and distinctive. These are made in the UK. They come complete with a strap that holds it together when not in use.
Vacu Vin Rapid Ice x 2
£4.95
Vacu Vin's mini rapid ice is ideal for chilling cans and small bottles. Take them from the freezer, slip one over a can and it will be chilled in a few minutes and stay cold for up to 3 hours.
KAMEI Coat Hanger
from £19.95
KAMEI Coat Hanger - chrome
KAMEI Coat Hanger - steel, powder black
A
KAMEI Coat Hanger guarantees more comfort on holiday or on your business trip.
Your jackets, suits etc. are kept in shape and crease-free. Universal fitting
for many cars with 4 or 5 doors thanks to the simple clamp fastening on the
head-rest rods. Available in chrome, or steel - powder black coated (shown).
Skiweb Ski and Pole carrier
£13.95
>> Blue
>> Red
>> Classic Grey
Skiweb is an easy to use ski and pole carrier with no buckles or adjustments, with the unique additional feature of folding back into itself to the size of a Mobile Phone to carry in the pocket while skiing. Wrap around the skis and poles and carry vertically over the shoulder making them feel lighter, your hands are free and it’s safer... no protruding skis behind you!
Children's Skiweb Ski and Pole carrier
£10.95
>> Lion
>> Snowflake
Designed to help children carry their own equipment.
Suitable for skis up to 140 length, approx. age 10. The same award winning design as the shoulder carrier, but slightly smaller. Ideal for families, enabling parents to carry multiple sets of skis and poles. 2 Designs: Lion and Snowflake.
Skiweb 'Boardweb' Snowboard carrier
£13.95
>> Black camouflage
>> Green camouflage
The Boardweb brings the simplistic and easy-to-use design of the Skiweb to snowboards. Wrap around the snowboard and strap across the back or over the shoulder to hike to the perfect powder. Totally safe to carry while on the slopes. No buckles or adjustments.
