{"product_id":"thule-force-3-xxl-sport","title":"Thule Force 3 XXL Sport 450L Roof Box – Black Matte","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtra-Long Slimline Roof Box for Skiing, Family Holidays \u0026amp; Outdoor Adventures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThule Force 3 XXL Sport 450L Roof Box in Black Matte\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e combines generous luggage capacity with a distinctive long, narrow design, making it an excellent choice for skiing holidays, road trips, camping adventures and year-round outdoor travel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith an impressive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e450-litre capacity, 232cm external length and slim 70cm width\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this versatile roof box offers substantial additional storage while potentially leaving space on 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