Expert Answers about Roof Box
- Economical Roof Rack to Put a Roof Box on a 2012 Subaru Legacy
- In order to carry the cargo box on the roof of your 2012 Subaru Legacy you will need a roof rack like the SportRack Roof Rack # SR1010. That's assuming you have all of the hardware that came with the cargo box and it will mount to square cross bars.
If not you can get the Trunx Rooftop Cargo Box - 18 cu ft - Black # TRX34FR, which is an economical roof box that will fit the roof rack.
view full answer... - Compatibility of Fitting Two Cargo Boxes on a Yakima Roof Rack
- Mounting two cargo boxes on your rack will depend if you have enough room to fit more than one roof cargo box on your vehicle's roof. Both boxes will have to be secured to both crossbars and fit the width of your roof rack.
Many of the cargo boxes that we carry have widths that are lager than half the width of your crossbars. Most will not fit side by side on a roof rack. However, the Sport Rack Horizon Rooftop Cargo Box # SR7011 is one of the smaller width roof boxes that we carry.This...
view full answer... - Roof Cargo Boxes Available to Fit a 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan with Factory Roof Rack and Cross Bars
- Because of the design of the factory roof rack on your 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan it will not accept any roof cargo boxes that use the Quick Grip mounting clamps. Yakima roof cargo boxes all use the Quick Grip mounting clamps.
Thule will offer the Thule Sidekick Cargo Box, part # TH78GC, that attaches with U-bolts to crossbars that are 3-3/4 inches or less in width.
view full answer... - Cargo Basket And Roof Box Options For The Yakima Outdoorsman 300 Ladder Rack Part # Y01136-Y00409
- There are a number of available basket and cargo box options that will fit the Yakima Outdoorsman 300 Ladder Rack part # Y01136-Y00409. The Yakima Outdoorsmans clamps onto the trucks bed rails that will allow you to reposition them both forward and backward depending on your roof rack and cargo box spread need. As the crossbars featured in the kit are standard across all Yakima platforms, they will fit all of Yakima's roof mounted cargo carriers and roof boxes.
For a roof box option, I...
view full answer... - Recommended Cargo Roof Box For 2017 Hyundai Tucson With Roof Antenna
- I called my contact at Thule and they said that the roof boxes up to 17-cu ft will work on your 2017 Tucson and will not interfere with the antenna on your roof. Many of the roof boxes allow you to shift them forward a bit and that can help as well.
For a smaller roof box you can check out the Thule Pulse part # TH614. This is a 13-cu ft box that measures 73-inches long x 34-1/2-inches wide x 16-inches tall. It requires a crossbar spread of 23-5/8 inches to 35-1/2 inches so you do have...
view full answer... - Will Yakima 21 SkyBox Fit 2014 Mazda CX-5 with Yakima Roof Rack
- The Yakima SkyBox 21 Cargo Box, part # Y07337, will fit on your 2014 Mazda CX-5 with a Yakima roof rack with round crossbars, Q Clips, and Q Towers Roof Rack Feet for a naked roof. The cargo box will clamp to your crossbars with integrated clamps that adjust and tighten with a cam-action lever inside the box. The lever slides along a track and is tightened and released by hand knobs.
When installing a roof cargo box to your Mazda CX-5 you will want to check the weight capacity of your...
view full answer... - Can SportRack Semi-Custom Roof Rack On 2011 Ford Edge Handle A Roof Cargo Box
- A roof rack like part # SR1010 can be used to carry a roof cargo box. It is a semi-custom roof rack that has a 90-lb weight capacity when installed on your Edge. The weight of the cargo carrier and any cargo is considered in this capacity.
Every vehicle and roof rack does have a weight capacity so you will want to be aware of the weight limit of 100-lbs your Edge can handle. Roof boxes also have a crossbar spread requirement, so when choosing a cargo box you will need to know what the...
view full answer... - Yakima Roof Top Box Compatibility With Rhino Roof Rack
- Yes, your Yakima roof top cargo box will clamp to the Rhino-Rack ROC25 Roof Rack for Naked Roofs - Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black, part # RR86GR, with no problem.
view full answer... - Will Yakima SkyBox NX 16 Cargo Box, # Y95AV Fit On a 2013 Mazda CX-5 With Factory Roof Rack
- The Yakima SkyBox NX 16 Cargo Box, part # Y95AV, will fit on your 2013 Mazda CX-5 with the factory roof rack and cross bars. The cargo box will clamp to your factory cross bars with integrated clamps that adjust and tighten with a cam-action lever inside the box. The lever slides along a track and is tightened and released by hand knobs.
When installing a roof cargo box to your Mazda CX-5 you will want to check the weight capacity of your factory roof rack in the owner's manual or with...
view full answer... - Which Roof Location Offers the Least Wind Resistance When Installing Yakima Roof Cargo Box # Y07195
- For the least amount of wind resistance, I would recommend installing a roof cargo box towards the rear of the vehicle. The only problem with moving the cargo box towards the rear on a minivan is you will want to make sure that the cargo box will not get in the way of the rear hatch when it is opened. So you will need to attach the cargo box to your crossbars and adjust the location on your roof by moving the cargo box forwards or backwards to the best location on your vehicle, before tightening...
view full answer... - Roof Box Compatiblity 2015 Ford Explorer W/ Panoramic Roof
- Generally speaking, a cargo box like the Thule Force XT Rooftop Cargo Box part # TH6358B can be used on vehicles with a sun, moon or panoramic roofs. However, it is not recommend you open the roof opening while the cargo box is installed due to noise and possible clearance issues.
A moon roof will not have problems with clearing the crossbar as they do not extend up past the roof line. A sun roof however does. Therefore you will want to ensure you do have clearance between the sunroof...
view full answer... - How to Determine if Roof Cargo Box Will Fit on Chevrolet Equinox LTZ with Navigation Antenna
- To fit a roof cargo box to your Chevrolet Equinox LTZ with a navigation antenna you will need to do some measuring. The navigation antenna is located on the rear of the vehicle, so you will want to measure for rear clearance of the cargo box.
The SportRack Vista XL Roof Cargo Box, part # SR7018, requires a crossbar spread of 25-7/8, 27-7/8 or 29-7/8 inches to fit on your vehicles roof. If you move your front crossbar as far forward as possible and move the rear crossbar back 25-7/8 inches...
view full answer... - Will the SportRack Roof Cargo Carrier # SR7018 fit on a 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe w/Navigation Antenna
- I went out to the warehouse and checked on the Sport Rack Vista XL Cargo Box, item # SR7018, the length of the box is 63 inches long. The box will mount on cross bars that are between 24 and 34 inches apart. So you will need to do some measuring to determine if your roof mounted antenna can be retained while using the cargo box.
Install the first cross bar as far forward on the vehicle roof as possible. Then measure from the center of the cross bar back to the antenna on the vehicle. ...
view full answer... - Will the Clamps On the Yakima SkyBox 18 Rooftop Cargo Box Hit the Roof When Open
- As a rule, roof rack manufacturer don't recommend opening the roof when a roof rack is attached so they don't test for clearance and neither do we. It would be super noisy and you wouldn't be able to see much with a cargo box attached. That said, what I can tell you is that the clamps on the Yakima SkyBox 18 Rooftop Cargo Box part # Y07336 will require at least 2" from the underside of the crossbar which is info you can use to see if it will allow you to open your roof.
view full answer... - Will Yakima Roof Mount Cargo Boxes Fit Factory Roof Rack on a 2015 Subaru Outback
- All of the Yakima roof cargo boxes will fit the factory roof rack on your 2015 Subaru Outback. I have included a link to them for you. The RocketBox Pro 14, # Y07192, would be an excellent choice. Its short length will actually allow it to fit without interfering with the rear hatch on the vehicle when opened.
There are longer boxes but to determine which will fit without hatch interference you will need to take a measurement. If the crossbars on the roof can be moved, move the front bar...
view full answer... - Will the Yakima SkyBox NX 16 Roof Box Fit on a Yakima Rack Installed on a 1998 Honda Accord 4 Door
- Yes, the Yakima SkyBox NX 16 Roof Box, item # Y95AV, will fit on the roof of your 1998 Honda Accord with Yakima roof rack installed. The recommended bar spacing on your accord is 32 inches and the SkyBox NX 16 is designed to fit cross bar spreads between 24 and 36 inches.
Yakima recommends a Maximum allowable weight of 125 lbs, but you should always be sure to check your vehicle owner's manual to determine the weight carrying capacity of your roof. And make sure you include the 48 lbs...
view full answer... - What is the Largest Roof Mounted Cargo Box that Will Fit a 2010 BMW X5
- The largest box that Yakima produces that can be fitted to your 2010 BMW X5 are the 21 cubic feet SkyBox 21 models. I have added a link to them below.
The largest box that Thule makes that can be fitted to your X5 is the Atlantis 2100 boxes. I have added a link to these below as well.
If you write back and tell me what type of roof you have, either a naked roof with no railing or railed roof with siderails that run the length of the roof, I can tell you what other parts you will need...
view full answer... - Largest Roof Cargo Box to Fit a 2012 Volvo XC60
- According to my research you should be able to use any roof cargo box size on your 2012 Volvo XC60. This can vary a little depending on what roof rack you have on your vehicle but you can easily verify a box will fit by measuring from the front edge of your forwardmost crossbar to the line on the roof where the roof and the hatch meet, then compare this to the box you're looking at.
For example, the Thule Force XT XXL # TH6359B will fit if that measurement is at least 54-3/4". If it's...
view full answer... - How to Use a Karrite Cargo Box on a 2009 Chevrolet Aveo5
- I do have an option for you to use your Karrite Cargo Box but it does not entail placing the cargo box directly on the roof. Since Karrite has been discontinued, the straps needed to hold them onto a roof are no longer available which means the only option is to place it onto a set of crossbars like the SportRack Semi-Custom Roof Rack part # SR1002 which is a fit for your 2009 Chevrolet Aveo5. In order to secure the cargo box you would then need to install the Replacement Mounting Hardware...
view full answer... - Which Thule Roof Box Will Allow Rear hatch To Open Fully On 2015 Toyota 4Runner
- To make sure a roof box allows you to open the rear hatch fully, you can take a quick measurement. Move your front crossbar forward as far as it will go and measure from the center of the crossbar back to the seam between the roof and the rear hatch. That is called 'Front Clearance'.
I have attached a chart that gives you the front clearance requirement for the Thule roof boxes we offer. For example, the Thule Alpine, part # TH613 needs a front clearance of 55-1/4 inches. And will fit...
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