Benefits of an IXTAbox over a Roofbox
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Access
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- Hard to reach / unreachable gear. - Some need to open door and stand on the frame of the car to reach gear.
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- Everyone has easy access to gear and access to the trunk of the car. |
Mounting & Dismounting
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- Takes 10-30 minutes to mount with 2 people. - More steps, such as mounting rails. - Total weight of 20-35kg, including rails |
- Mount and dismount in seconds with 1-2 people. - Weight of 20-35kg |
Wind Drag
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Images from study done by Marcus Sandberg at Chalmers University depicting wind speed (m/s) when travelling with an IXTAbox vs a normal roof box.
- Higher fuel consumption, limiting range. - Higher costs. |
- <5% increase in fuel consumption. - Smarter option, as it makes little to no impact on range. *Under certain conditions IXTAbox can be positioned so that it improves the car’s performance. |
Noise
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Safety
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- Overall driving performance deteriorates due to side and front wind impact leading to reduced manouverability - In a crash situation, even at rather low speeds; i.e., 50 km/h most roof boxes have a high risk of their content breaking through and flying out of the roofbox. |
- You can always drive at your regular speed when using an IXTAbox. - IXTAbox sits closer to the ground and on the back of the car, reducing the risk of gear shooting to the front of the car during a crash. |
Clean
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- Hard to clean due to position and the partly sensitive materials. - Gets you dirty when reaching up for your gear. |
- IXTAbox can be cleaned with a water hose or a pressure washer. - Dirty and wet things can go into the IXTAbox, keeping you and your vehicle clean. |
Multipurpose
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- Designed just to add storage to your car. |
- Designed for multiple types of gear: bike rack, skis, golf, kite surfing, camping, etc. - Bike racks can be mounted on top of the box. - IXTAbox doubles as storage at home. Your gear can always be packed and ready. |
Materials
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- Plastic, Fiberglass and Aluminium. |
- Salt water resistant-aluminum Body. - Acid Resistant Stainless steel components. |
Made in Sweden
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Guarantee
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Prices
- Besides the roofbox, you need rails to mount it. |
- Home delivery included in price. |