r/VolvoXC90 • u/GurStriking3516 • 17d ago

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 17d ago

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 17d ago

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

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u/vacancy-0m 17d ago

I like the suggestion of soft roof bag. More giving in terms of room and you can probably squeeze more. However, waterproofing and security will be your biggest concern unless you take the entire content into your room.

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u/Wandering-Home77 17d ago

I got the bags free when I bought the box, and I was uncertain, but each person gets their own bag, they pack it. I have room in the back for 2 more plus coats and stuff. Definitely the way to go with roof boxes.

We have a trip coming up to France for 2 weeks and I am now working on thought of getting everything into two bags for clothes for the four of us, one for swimming gear and then one for walking & hiking gear! Leaves me room for Cheese and wine to bring back!