When Easter Nearly Unraveled: A Real-Life Case Study from Tamworth

At West Midlands Roof Box Hire, we love solving problems for our customers—but every now and then, a story comes along that perfectly sums up why we do what we do. This is one of those stories.

Meet Mr. & Mrs. Fernandes, a lovely couple from Tamworth, who found themselves in a last-minute crisis just two days before their much-anticipated Easter 2025 holiday to Centre Parcs, Woburn Forest.

With two energetic young children, a lively family dog, and a car that’s far from cavernous—a BMW 1 Series hatchback—the family were excited but slightly anxious as the packing began. The children were buzzing about the swimming pools and treetop adventures at Centre Parcs. The dog sensed something exciting was happening too.

But then reality hit.

The Space Dilemma

As the Fernandes family laid out everything they needed for the week away—clothes, toys, food essentials, swimming gear, walking boots, the children’s scooters, and not forgetting the dog’s bedding and food—they quickly realised a problem:

There was no way it was all going to fit.

With the boot reserved for their beloved dog and the children filling the back seats, it became clear that the remaining luggage space simply didn’t exist.

Panic set in.

They debated whether they could leave certain things behind. Would they have to ditch the scooters? Perhaps buy certain items again once they got there? Even worse—would they have to leave the dog behind?

That last thought was heartbreaking.

A Glimmer of Hope

With growing anxiety, they took to Google in search of a solution. That’s when they discovered West Midlands Roof Box Hire. After reading our many 5-star reviews and customer stories, they decided to give us a call—though they admitted they didn’t hold much hope that we could help them with so little time to spare.

Thankfully, we were ready.

We reassured them that we keep over 110 sets of roof bars in stock, covering a huge range of car makes and models. We also explained our range of high-quality Thule-manufactured roof boxes, including our spacious XXL 580-litre dual-opening box, which would be perfect for their needs.

From that moment, the Fernandes family could breathe again.

Expert Advice and Fast Fitting

We helped them decide on the right size box based on what they needed to take and the space they had left. They were incredibly relieved to hear that the XXL 580L box could easily accommodate:

• Two suitcases
• The children’s scooters
• Foldable chairs
• Extra shoes and walking boots
• A portable high chair
• Spare bedding
• Even a few toys and games

All this, without touching the boot space needed for their dog.

We arranged for the roof box fitting to take place the very next day and even worked around their working hours to make the experience stress-free. When they arrived, we quickly and securely fitted the bars and box to their BMW 1 Series, ensuring everything was perfectly adjusted for safety and performance.

A Stress-Free Holiday Begins

With everything packed and the car now ready, they set off for Centre Parcs feeling relieved, grateful, and excited.

The XXL roof box didn’t just solve their packing problem—it gave them back their holiday.

The children had their scooters and toys, the parents had all their essentials and more, and most importantly, the dog came too, tail wagging all the way.

They were amazed at how secure and quiet the box was during travel. It didn’t impact the driving experience, and they loved how easily it opened from both sides, making unpacking at the lodge simple and quick.

The Happy Return

After a wonderful week of cycling, swimming, nature walks, and relaxing family time, the Fernandes family returned the roof box with smiles on their faces.

They told us they couldn’t imagine how they would have managed without it.

In their words: “The roof box didn’t just hold our luggage—it saved our holiday.”

They left us a glowing 5-star review on Google and have already booked with us again for their summer break in August. Not only that, but they’ve also recommended us to two other families in their neighbourhood in Tamworth.

Why Stories Like This Matter

At West Midlands Roof Box Hire, we understand that life gets busy and holidays can be stressful to prepare for. That’s why we’re proud to offer a flexible, fast, and friendly service that’s ready even at the last minute.

With two locations (Tamworth and Wolverhampton), and a wide range of roof boxes—including Large 470L and XXL 580L Thule models—we’re equipped to help every type of traveller, from solo adventurers to large families with dogs.

We believe your holiday should start the moment you start packing, not when the stress ends.

Need Help Like the Fernandes Family?

Whether you’ve planned your trip months in advance or are dealing with a packing dilemma two days before your break, we’re here to help.

Visit our website at www.westmidlandsroofboxhire.co.uk, email us at westmidlandsroofboxhire@gmail.com, or give us a call on 07903 839112.

Let us take the pressure off your packing so you can get back to what matters: making memories.