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 > Thule Motion 3 M gloss black roof box no. 639200
Thule Motion 3 M gloss black roof box no. 639200
Our Price
£554.95
£564.95
RRP: £599.99
Code: TU6392B
Overview:
The Motion 3 M is stylish and functional. It's TÜV approved for loads up to 75kg and comes as standard with a "glossy black" lid on a matt black base.
- Dual Side opening with lid handles
- Power-Click box to bar fittings
- 'SlideLock' system indicates when the box is closed securely
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The Motion 3 M is stylish and functional. It's TÜV approved for loads up to 75kg and comes as standard with a "glossy black" lid on a matt black base.
- Dual Side opening with lid handles
- Power-Click box to bar fittings
- 'SlideLock' system indicates when the box is closed securely
The Motion 3 is stylish and functional. It's TÜV approved for loads to 75kg and comes with a glossy black lid on a matt black base. It is designed to have a forward position on the car roof, looking neat and leaving more room at the rear of the vehicle to open the tailgate. Key features and specifications: - Dual Side opening with lid handles so you can choose to use it on either side of the vehicle, and to make for easier fitting and removal.
- There’s a Thule 'One Key System' compatible central locking system on each side of the box.
- Easy to open and close in all conditions thanks to grip-friendly handles and supporting 'lid-lifter' struts.
- 'SlideLock' locking system automatically locks the lid in place and red indicator tabs let you know that the box is securely closed.
- "Power-Click" box to bar fittings. You just turn each wheel to draw the fitting claws around the roof bars, making this box easy to fit to both standard steel and wider aluminium roof bars – maximum dimensions 90mm wide by 30mm deep - they fit all the bars we sell. These fittings also make it easier to fit boxes to unusual shaped manufacturers’ “own brand” bars, but these bars must be symmetrical in shape for the Power Clicks to work properly.
- If you're using aerobars, and want to maximise the space in the box, we recommend that you remove these fittings (they lift out very easily) and instead use Thule’s T-track aerobar adapters (listed below) which provide an invisible box to bar fitting as well as allowing you to make full use of the box capacity.
- Box weight 17kg. Before loading the box, check your vehicle's maximum permitted loading limit, taking into account the weight of the roof bars, the weight of the box, and the weight of the contents.
- Dimensions: External 175cm x 84cm x 44cm. Internal 69cm wide x TBAcm (it depends on what you pack, and where, and whether you use Power Clicks or aerobar adapters).
- Carrying skis? The Motion 3 M will hold 4 to 6 pairs of skis, maximum length 155cm. There’s a ski carrier accessory available separately, shown below (this only works with the original PowerClick fittings, not the optional T-track aerobar adapters).
- Roof bar geometry: The maximum distance between roof bar centres is 555mm, the minimum distance 930mm.
- Guarantee: 5 years
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Very few customers know much about the roof box market before they visit our site. We have a lot of information about the things to think about before buying, and the “real world usefulness" of various roof box features, but you’ll be buying sight unseen, and you probably won’t have used a roof box before, so there is inevitably some luck in getting a box that you’ll be happy with. We want to remove the risks of buying these large and often expensive items, perhaps from brands which almost every other roof box retailer doesn’t stock, and so we have a unique “90 day Exchange Scheme” for roof boxes. This allows you to use a roof box and, with the benefit of experience, to exchange it for a new one within 90 days of invoice date, only paying a contribution to our carriage costs. Most exchanges are from a shorter box to a longer one, or from a wider box to a narrower one. These are the rules of the Exchange Scheme: - You are allowed one exchange only.
- The original box must be in "as new" condition, subject only to fair wear and tear.
- The replacement box must be a different model. Not just an alternative colour.
- The replacement box must not be part of a package deal or be from our Bargains section.
- Roof bars are never part of the Exchange Scheme.
This is how the Exchange Scheme works: - We charge in full for the replacement box, including carriage charges, and a charge for any packaging needed for the return of the original.
- If you want us to collect the original box, there will be a £50 carriage charge (please note that regional surcharges may apply).
- We arrange the collection, if requested.
- When the original box arrives back here we refund you for the invoice value of the original box, but you won't get back more than the invoice value of the replacement box. In other words, if the replacement is cheaper than the original we won't be giving you "extra cash back".
Please note: we can only collect roof boxes from mainland UK.
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Make life easier and save yourself the hassle of carrying lots of different keys for your Thule products, e.g. your Thule roof bars, bike carriers and roof box, with our Thule lock matching service. It will mean that you will be able to secure and unlock all your items with a single key. Our unique service provides all the matching Thule locks and keys you require**. Once you’ve swapped your locks over and posted them back to us, we will refund 100% of your 'deposit'. The only cost to you will be the postage cost when returning the non-matching locks. ** Up to a maximum of 20 locks How our Thule lock matching service works 1Calculating the number of locks required in the shopping basket We will automatically calculate the number or locks required for the Thule products that you have in the basket. Enter the number of lock barrels for the Thule products that you already own (there's a box on the basket page for this) 2Pay the deposit for the matching Thule locks Complete your order online, which will include the deposit for the matching locks. We will then process your order and get your matching locks sent out along with any other items on your order. 3Replace the existing locks with the matching locks When your order arrives, remove the existing lock barrels and replace them with the matching locks that we have sent you. Don't forget to make a note of your new lock / key number, just in case you lose your keys in the future. Visit our KeySafe page to send us your key numbers and we'll store these on your account. Send us your key numbers 4Return the non-matching locks back to us Complete the enclosed return form and post the non-matching locks back to us. 5We'll refund the deposit that you paid When we have received the existing lock barrels we will process your refund and the deposit will be refunded back to your card. The only cost to you will be the postage cost to return the non-matching locks.
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Fitting Tips
A box is generally easier to load and unload if it's fitted towards the edge of a vehicle; you'll probably always be stretching if you fit it centrally. If you want to keep your Motion in pristine condition, don’t place or store it on tarmac, gravel or concrete.
Packing Tips
Our general advice on packing roof boxes is that bags / grips are much easier than suitcases. And if you can’t get your child’s buggy in the box, which is probably what you’d hoped for, and why you purchased a particular box, put the buggy in the boot and the luggage in the box. “I’ve bought the biggest box and my buggy doesn’t fit” is a frequent complaint!”
Fitting PDFs
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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
This item |
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 |
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?
Most Express delivery orders will arrive on the next working day, if the order is placed before the cut-off time (see above). Some will arrive on the second working day if there has been a "split-delivery". 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".
Secure payments
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To find the spare parts you need, please see the diagram below, identify the product codes, then choose them from the list below. If you need more than 1 of any item, change the quantities in the Shopping Basket.
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Steel (22mm x 32mm) barsYes. fits bars up to 90mm wide x 35mm deep Aero barsYes. T-bolt fittings available separately. Required for some Audi bars, Thule SlideBars and Dropracks. Min. distance between roof bars555mm Max. distance between roof bars930mm Box opens fromBoth sides Maximum loading capacity75kg Volume400litres Maximum number of skis4-6. max 155cm Length (internal)1640mm. maximum Width (internal)690mm. maximum Height (internal)390mm. maximum BrandThule Guarantee2 years. (plus an extra 3 years if you register the product with Thule) Length1750mm Width840mm Height440mm Weight17kg ColourBlack FinishGloss
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Description
Our 90 day Exchange Scheme
Our unique FREE Thule lock matching service
Fitting instructions and videos
Delivery charges and Payment options
Spare parts
Specification