September might signal the end of the main summer holiday season, but for many people it is actually one of the best times of year to get away.
The school summer holidays may be coming to an end, but weekends away, UK breaks, camping trips, walking holidays and European road trips certainly aren’t.
At South Staffordshire Roof Box Hire, based in Codsall near Wolverhampton, September and autumn continue to bring customers who need a little more room in their cars without wanting to spend hundreds of pounds buying a roof box and roof bars.
If you’re planning an autumn getaway, hiring a roof box could make the journey considerably easier.
Autumn Is a Great Time for a UK Break
There is something very different about travelling during September and October.
The busiest summer tourist season starts to quieten down, accommodation can become easier to find and some of Britain’s most popular destinations become much more enjoyable without the peak summer crowds.
For people living around Wolverhampton and South Staffordshire, there are countless destinations within a few hours’ drive.
The Peak District, Shropshire, North Wales, the Cotswolds and the Lake District are all popular choices for weekends and short breaks.
The problem is that autumn trips can actually require more luggage than summer holidays.
Instead of shorts, T-shirts and sandals, you may be packing coats, walking boots, waterproofs, additional clothing and outdoor equipment.
Suddenly, even a reasonably large car can start feeling very small.
Give Your Passengers Their Space Back
We’ve probably all seen cars heading off on holiday with luggage packed everywhere.
The boot is full.
There are bags between the children’s feet.
Coats are piled across the back seats.
The parcel shelf has disappeared underneath luggage.
And somebody inevitably ends up travelling for three hours with a bag on their lap.
It isn’t the best way to start a holiday.
A roof box gives you another substantial storage area outside the passenger compartment, allowing you to keep the interior of the car much clearer.
Our roof boxes at South Staffordshire Roof Box Hire are large 470-litre Thule-manufactured roof boxes, giving families a significant amount of additional luggage capacity.
That extra 470 litres can make an enormous difference when packing for a family holiday or weekend away.
Why Hire Instead of Buying?
If you use a roof box every few weeks, buying your own might make sense.
For many families, however, a roof box is only needed two or three times each year.
Buying a quality roof box and the appropriate roof bars for your vehicle can represent a considerable expense.
Then there is another problem people often don’t think about until after they’ve bought one:
Where are you going to keep it?
A 470-litre roof box is a large piece of equipment.
Unless you have plenty of garage or storage space, finding somewhere to keep a roof box for the other 50 weeks of the year isn’t always easy.
Hiring avoids both problems.
You have the equipment when you need it and simply return it when your trip is finished.
No large initial purchase and no roof box taking up valuable space in your garage.
Professional Roof Box Fitting in Codsall
Another major advantage of hiring from South Staffordshire Roof Box Hire is that we take care of the fitting.
We have a large selection of roof bars available to suit a huge range of vehicles.
Your roof bars and roof box are professionally fitted before you leave, so you don’t need to spend the evening before your holiday reading instruction manuals and wondering whether everything has been attached correctly.
Appointments are pre-arranged, meaning there is no need to turn up and wait around.
We can arrange fitting appointments throughout the day, making the process as convenient as possible before your journey.
Large 470-Litre Thule Roof Boxes
At our Codsall location, we keep things straightforward.
Our roof boxes are:
Large 470-litre capacity
Thule manufactured
Gloss black
Dual opening
The dual-opening design is particularly convenient because the roof box can be accessed from either side of the vehicle.
This can make packing and unpacking considerably easier, particularly when you’re parked somewhere with restricted space on one side of the car.
The 470-litre size also provides an excellent balance between luggage capacity and practicality.
There is plenty of room for suitcases, holdalls, coats, children’s belongings and other holiday essentials.
Perfect for Walking and Outdoor Holidays
Autumn is also one of the most popular times for walking holidays.
Once the intense summer heat disappears, destinations such as Snowdonia, the Peak District and the Lake District become particularly attractive.
But outdoor holidays bring their own packing problems.
Walking boots, waterproof clothing, backpacks and bulky coats can consume an astonishing amount of boot space.
A roof box allows you to move some of this equipment out of the car, leaving considerably more space for passengers.
It’s particularly useful if you’re travelling with four or five people.
Rather than asking everyone to pack less, you simply create more luggage space.
Great for Families Travelling with Dogs
Dogs can create another luggage challenge.
If your dog travels in the boot, much of the luggage that would normally go there suddenly needs another home.
Trying to squeeze suitcases around a dog isn’t something we’d recommend.
Moving suitable luggage into a roof box means the boot can remain available for your dog, while passengers retain their space inside the car.
For families who regularly take their dogs on UK holidays, a roof box can completely change the way the car is packed.
Getting Ready for October Half-Term
September is also a good time to start thinking about October half-term.
Although summer is our busiest period, school holidays always generate additional demand for roof boxes.
Families travel throughout the UK and overseas during October half-term, particularly those looking for some final sunshine before winter arrives.
If you’re considering travelling during the school holidays, booking your roof box in advance gives you one less thing to organise nearer departure.
You can reserve the equipment beforehand and arrange a convenient fitting appointment shortly before you travel.
Roof Box Hire Near Wolverhampton
Our location in Codsall makes South Staffordshire Roof Box Hire particularly convenient for customers throughout Wolverhampton and the surrounding area.
We regularly cater for customers from areas including:
Codsall, Wolverhampton, Perton, Tettenhall, Bilbrook, Wombourne, Cannock, Dudley, Telford, Shifnal, Bridgnorth and the wider Staffordshire and Shropshire areas.
For many customers, having a local roof box hire service makes far more sense than purchasing equipment themselves.
You can collect the equipment shortly before your holiday and return it once you’re home.
Flexible Hire Periods
Not every holiday fits neatly into seven or fourteen days, which is why we offer different hire periods.
Whether you’re heading away for a long weekend, a week’s holiday or a longer trip, we can normally accommodate the dates you require.
Our current standard hire periods include options for up to 7 days, up to 10 days and up to 14 days, with longer periods available on request.
There’s also no security deposit required, and payment isn’t required until the day your equipment is fitted.
Make the Journey Part of the Holiday
When people think about hiring a roof box, they naturally concentrate on the extra storage.
But one of the biggest benefits is actually what happens inside the car.
Removing several bags from the passenger compartment can make a surprisingly large difference.
Children have more room.
Passengers aren’t surrounded by luggage.
The boot is easier to organise.
Things you need during the journey can remain accessible rather than being buried underneath suitcases.
For a journey lasting several hours, that additional comfort can be worth every penny.
After all, your holiday doesn’t really start when you arrive at the hotel, cottage or campsite.
It starts when you leave home.
Local, Family-Run Roof Box Hire
South Staffordshire Roof Box Hire is a family-run business, and we’ve helped a large number of customers from Wolverhampton, Staffordshire and the surrounding areas create more space for their journeys.
We are also partnered with West Midlands Roof Box Hire in Tamworth, giving customers access to two convenient locations across the region.
Whether you’re planning an autumn weekend in Wales, a walking holiday in the Lake District, an October half-term family holiday or a European road trip, we’re here to help make getting there easier.
Book Your Roof Box Hire in Wolverhampton
If you’re planning an autumn trip and already wondering how everything is going to fit into the car, don’t wait until the night before you leave to find out.
Hiring a large 470-litre roof box gives you the additional luggage capacity you need without the expense and inconvenience of buying and storing your own equipment.
We’ll arrange a convenient fitting appointment at our Codsall location near Wolverhampton, professionally fit your equipment and make sure you’re ready for your journey.
For roof box hire in Wolverhampton, Codsall and South Staffordshire, contact South Staffordshire Roof Box Hire today.
Telephone / Text / WhatsApp: 07903 839112
Email: boxhirestaffs@gmail.com
Visit the South Staffordshire Roof Box Hire website to make an enquiry or find out more about our roof box hire service.
