There are quite a few differences between boxes and baskets. A Roof mounted cargo box is going to keep your items out of the elements whereas a basket would need an additional cargo bag to keep your items from the weather.
For oddly shaped items, a basket is better because it does not have the dimension restrictions of a box. A basket is also easier to store should you decide to remove it from the roof. Most people just leave them on. A Cargo box is going to take up a lot of space and... view full answer...
The Thule Force XT XXL # TH6359B and the Yakima Skybox 21 # Y07337, are similar in many ways. Both have dual-side opening, and have similar cubic feet of storage, and both have a sleep design to reduce wind drag and noise. Both roof boxes also have locks to secure your cargo and also have undercut tails for easier rear cargo access.
The Yakima roof box weighs 62-lbs while the Thule box weighs 52-lbs. Both roof boxes have very good reviews but if I were to choose one over the other I would... view full answer...
The Yakima and Thule roof mount cargo boxes are the major players. Rhino-Racks are still fairly new to the US market but are bigger overseas. Probably the most popular is Thule which is what I would go with. The boxes are all fairly comparable in terms of features and quality. The major differences, apart from appearance, is the way the boxes attach to the roof rack crossbars as well as the bar spreads they will fit.
The Thule and Rhino-Rack boxes use what is essentially a claw that grabs... view full answer...
Both the Inno Box 2020 Rooftop Cargo Box - 14 cu ft # IN86FR and Inno Box 320 Rooftop Cargo Box - 9 cu ft # IN94FR will fit well on the roof of your 2021 Subaru Outback. Since the Inno Box 2020 is so much larger it will make more wind noise and be more noticeable on your roof top. Both boxes will have the same mounting crossbar spread of 24-39". So it really come down to if you need the extra 5 cubic feet of cargo space for the larger box. view full answer...
I would be more than happy to compare the Thule Force XT XXL # TH6359B and Yakima CBX # Y86FR roof cargo boxes for your 2021 Toyota Sequoia! I would like to preface this answer by saying that both are high-end roof cargo boxes that you will be very happy with no matter which way you go.
Although I really like both boxes, I recommend going with the Yakima CBX simply because it has some upgraded features that make it easier to use and the design of the box is newer so it matches better with... view full answer...
Both the Rhino-Rack Vortex StealthBar Roof Rack - Black # JA7987 and Silver # JA7968 fit your 2016 Toyota Sienna.
The Yakima SkyBox NX 16 cargo box, # Y95AV, will work with either roof rack, so you can choose whichever color you like better for your Sienna. view full answer...
The Thule Motion cargo boxes are the newest Thule cargo boxes. The Motion boxes are more angular to match the design of newer vehicles while the Sonic cargo boxes have a more traditional cargo box shape. The Sonic was actually a revamped version of earlier Thule boxes whereas the Motion is a completely new design.
On the Sonic the lock was in the handle but in the Motion, # TH629707, the lock is separate from the handle and the handle slides parallel to the box rather than being a knob... view full answer...
The Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack part # MPG216 will look better while installed on your 2018 Volvo XC90 when compared to the Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack part # MPG217 because the crossbars will be 7" shorter overall and 3.5" shorter on each side. They will both however work just fine with a rooftop cargo box like the Malone Profile18B Rooftop Cargo Box part # MPG911. The only time you would want to go with the longer option is if you were using the roof rack to transport multiple water-sport... view full answer...
The Yakima RocketBox Pro like part # Y07192, is a 14 cubic ft cargo box that measures 74 x 33 x 16 inches. The Yakima Skybox NX, part # Y95AV measures 75-1/2 x 35 x 16 inches and has 16 cubic feet of cargo space.
The Skybox has 3 ribs in the lid, making it much stiffer than other roof boxes. It also has a locking handle versus the push button on the RocketBox. They both have dual-side opening and have similar mounting hardware.
To find if you have the clearance needed to fit your 2014... view full answer...
Basically, it depends on what features you want in a cargo box. The SportRack Vista XL, # SR7018, is going to give you all of the basic features of a cargo box. The main difference is going to be the mounting hardware. The Vista XL uses u-bolts, which you can see in the last picture on the product page.
The u-bolts are going to be a secure connection, but they take a lot longer to attach to the crossbars on the vehicle roof. Yakima and Thule boxes have a clamping type of mechanism that... view full answer...
I'll give you a comparison of the Yakima SkyBox 18 Rooftop Cargo Box - 18 cu ft - Black Carbonite, # Y07336, and the Thule Sonic XL Rooftop Cargo Box - 17 cu ft.
These roof mounted cargo boxes are more similar than different. The obvious size difference only adds inches to the overall length and height. Both carriers have the aerodynamic design with strong ABS plactic, integrated locks, and internal anchor points. They fit the same variety of crossbars with only 3/8 of an inch difference... view full answer...
You are correct that the size and weight of heavy-duty steps like # S-150 and # SASXLA-09C-G make them less than ideal for transport inside a rooftop cargo box like the Thule Force XT # TH6356B. Odds are if you are using a roof box you do not have space in the vehicle to store one of these steps. Handy as they are their best application is as an entry step for folks towing a large trailer such as a 5th wheel that has substantial cargo storage space built-in.
But anyone using a rooftop... view full answer...
The Rhino-Rack MasterFit Rooftop Cargo Box part # RRRMFT440 is an excellent option with top of the line features like dual sided opening, locks for security, master fit clamps for a fast/easy install, and internal straps for luggage security.
If you compare the Rhino-Rack MasterFit Rooftop Cargo Box to the Yakima SkyBox NX 16 Roof Cargo Box part # Y95AV and Thule Force XT L Rooftop Cargo Box part # TH6357B for example, they all have pretty much the same features but the MasterFit is much... view full answer...
Yes, the Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack part # MPG215 and the Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack part # MPG216 will both fit the raised factory side rails on your 2017 Subaru Forester. The only difference between them is length as you alluded to, 50" long vs 58" long. The 58" long crossbar will have a slight decrease in aerodynamics as it is longer therefore more surface area for the wind to come into contact with but this is not anything that you would be able to notice.
The best one for you really... view full answer...
From the looks of your previous searches, I believe you are referring to the Thule Pulse Large Rooftop Cargo Box # TH615 and the Yakima SkyBox NX 16 Roof Cargo Box - 16 cu ft # Y95AV, I recommend going with the Thule Pulse. This is because even though the dual-sided lid is a great feature is a nice touch with the SkyBox NX 16, it is an additional feature that is not a deal-breaker for you. Also, even though the Thule Pulse is lighter, it is still built to withstand harsh elements and water.... view full answer...
The Replacement Thule AcuTight Cradle # TH8523387001 is a single cradle while the Thule Snapfit Cradle Replacement Kit # TH68NB contains 4 cradles and 4 screws. view full answer...
The Yakima Skybox NX 16 # Y95AV is exactly what I recommend for you.
This is due to it having a large storage size of 16 cubic feet and the fact that the SkyBox will mount forward on your vehicle giving you an additional 4-1/4" of rear hatch clearance over many other boxes making this rack more likely to allow you to be able to open your hatch.
In addition to this I went out and measured the flat surface of this box and the Skybox is a clear winner, the roof is mostly flat, so mounting... view full answer...
The different types of car top cargo carriers, enclosed boxes such as the Thule Motion XT # TH629806 and metal basket carriers like their Canyon XT # TH859XT, each offer certain advantages and the better option for you may depend on the nature of your cargo items. Skis for instance clearly will do better in a cargo box, as will more delicate items that need protection from the elements.
If your 2012 Honda Pilot has factory-installed side-to-side roof rack bars the either of the above products... view full answer...
The difference is that the Thule HideAway Roll Out Awning # TH490011 is a direct mount which you install with the included hardware while the Thule HideAway Roll Out Awning # TH490010 is a roof rack mount and it requires a roof rack for the installation.
Other than that they are the exact same awning. view full answer...
I can confidently say that both the Large (16 cu ft) # TH6357B and the Extra Large (18 cu ft) # TH6358B fit your 2015 Mazda CX-5 as Thule has confirmed this on their end of things.
With that being said, I don't think you're going to have a problem with the cargo box hanging too much over your windshield, but I'm actually not entirely sure about the hatch clearance simply because we haven't had the opportunity to test it out yet.
I can say that large needs 47-1/2" of front clearance while... view full answer...
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