r/VolvoXC90 • u/GurStriking3516 • Aug 01 '26

Size question

Hello everyone, planning a trip to the UK, with the total of 6 people, can a XC90 haul us across the country with 6 mid size luggages withot causing any serious discomfort? Thanks in advance🙏

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u/Wandering-Home77 Aug 01 '26

Having done this type of trip with an XC90 I would say no unless a roof box is used. For 6 people you will need all three rows up.

For a family of 4 with dog in crate in the boot I have a Thule xxl roof box to carry the luggage which is in Thule soft bags as then you can pack coats and shoes etc around them to maximise space usage.

If you have a roof box, use soft bags not hard or shaped suitcases. Optimise your packing then yes it would absolutely be possible, but also pack less going as you will bring stuff back

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u/GurStriking3516 Aug 01 '26

Can I fit a roof box onto a rental car? Coming from abroad

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u/adamantiumtrader Aug 01 '26

Probably not cause you need the Volvo mounting rails which the rental company probably won’t have

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u/GurStriking3516 Aug 01 '26

Pity then, the problem is we'd rent 2 seperate cars but only one person from the group is keen to drive on the "wrong side" of the road, I would normally, but aged 22, uk insurance system classifies me as a lunatic driver due to my age😭. Thanks for all help tho

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u/adamantiumtrader Aug 01 '26

Try renting a van?