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Roof-box and snow chains for a Volvo XC60
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Hi, driving to Val D'Isere this season and looking for a decent roof-box to carry 4 pairs of skis plus hopefully some other gear. Would also possibly get used in the summer for a few sets of golf clubs so needs to be reasonably spacious. Happy to pay for quality and not looking to skimp on cost really.

Also looking at chains, flipping expensive to get decent ones that will defo fit my car, I have to get ones that do not go onto the inside of the wheel. Have a full set of winter wheels/tyres which will be going on nearer the time. I'm assuming chains are a must have for a ski trip in January! Was wondering about socks but not sure how they perform.

Any recommendations on the above items gratefully received, thanks!
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@swishtony, Kamei Corvara from www.roofbox.co.uk
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 Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?

Socks work perfectly well, as good as snow-chains for most conditions. I used them on my Alfa where clearance around the suspension meant chains weren't possible.
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What you want to carry in the box? Kit or skis? As depending on the answer will dictate what type of box.....
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@swishtony, Yep I got my chains for my V70 from the roof box people, if you have winter tyres on your XC60 then the chances of having to use them are pretty slim!!! In 5 years of going back and forwards to the alps my old Volvo has never needed the chains, with winter tyres on she has never let me down yet, and thats been in some mega snow storms as well!! As some Snowheads will testify to!!

But officially you still need to have a set of chains in the boot in cases the police stop you Toofy Grin

On roof box's then I just went to Halfords and got the biggest one they do, it was the cheapest option by far! They quite often have half price offers running during the winter!

Vivienne The Volvo !
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Thanks all,

@feef, might go for the snow-socks, are these definitely OK for French law?

@ajc2260626, 4 pairs of skis and possibly 2 golf bags in the summer, obviously if there is extra room for kit all the better but it is not a requirement.

@Hells Bells, thanks, any specific reason for that particular box?

@livetoski, yes I was thinking that as well, really more for legal reasons but if the socks are ok legally will probably go for them!
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@swishtony, AFAIK the gendarmes want let you up the mountain without chains. I am sure locals will out soon.
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 After all it is free Go on u know u want to!
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Autosocks have been approved in France since 2010

The Manufacturer provides this handy note you can take for anyone who tells your otherwise

http://www.autosock.co.uk/images/downloads/using-autosock-in-france.pdf
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