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55-1/8 x 31-1/2 x 17-3/8. Roof box mounts to your crossbars with quick-attach clamps. Locking lid opens from the passenger side of your vehicle. Great for carrying sports equipment and large luggage for 2 people. Polystyrene construction.
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Cargo boxes, bags, and baskets are great for transporting gear on your vehicle's roof. A cargo box has the added benefits of an aerodynamic shape that reduces drag and wind noise, a hard shell to protect your gear, and a higher degree of weather resistance. And you can latch and lock a cargo box for added protection against theft.
Aerodynamic Cargo Box with Two-Toned Gloss Grey Finish
With 12 cu ft of space, the Malone Cargo12 is large enough to carry sports equipment and large luggage for up to 2 people. The aerodynamic design helps reduce wind noise and drag. The locking lid opens from the passenger side, and it's designed to provide clearance when you open your rear hatch. Quick-attach clamps accommodate most crossbar styles and spreads so you can install the box in minutes without tools. And the durable yet lightweight Polystyrene construction helps to prevent warping, denting, or cracking.
Sturdy, Passenger-Side-Opening Lid
This cargo box opens from the passenger side, so you'll want to install it closer to the passenger side of your vehicle for easy access to your cargo. The extra-stiff lid helps reduce road noise and vibration, and it guards against dents and scratches.
Built-In Lock
The box includes a built-in lock on the passenger side to secure your gear. This lock also deters theft of the box itself because it denies access to the mounting hardware. The key can only be removed once it is in the locked position, ensuring the box is securely locked and safe for transportation. 2 locking points on the sides keep the lid secure when locked.
Universal Clamp-On Mounting Hardware
The Cargo12 installs with inward-facing quick-attach mounting clamps. These clamps fit most crossbar styles, and they are inserted in one of the holes along the floor of the box to accommodate different crossbar spreads. To adjust a clamp, loosen the knobs and move the clamp to the desired location. Then tighten the knobs down to close the clamp around your crossbar. Be sure to insert the provided hole plugs into all unused track holes once attached to crossbars.
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Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (41 Customer Reviews)
55-1/8 x 31-1/2 x 17-3/8. Roof box mounts to your crossbars with quick-attach clamps. Locking lid opens from the passenger side of your vehicle. Great for carrying sports equipment and large luggage for 2 people. Polystyrene construction.The cargo box is spacious and appears well constructed. We have not used yet. Installation was straightforward. Item well packaged and arrived in great condition.
Although not used frequently this car-top carrier is solidly built, attractive and very roomy. The mounting method is very solid and easy to install and remove. There was no discernible flow noise at interstate speeds and the box is very stable and rigid. My wife was very pleased that it was virtually a perfect match to the paint color of her Audi. I’m definitely pleased with this purchase.
Ordered this and Malone Airflow2 roof rack crossbars for a 2023 forester. Ordered the airflow cross bar so I could get the cargo box as far above the roof as possible. I was worried about losing MPG and didn't want to create a big air dam. Just finished a 6,000 mile trip and only lost two MPG. Went from 36 to 34! Wind noise was a surprise as it was almost non existent. Great product and at a much better price than the competition...
I purchased the Malone Cargo12 roof box for a 6 week trip to Arizona with our two dogs. I chose this carrier because it was large enough to hold all our clothes and items for our extended trip - and it would look nice on my white Forester. It was just what we needed and it worked out great! Looking forward to using it again.
I received the item in the description. Before I purchased the product I watched over and over the video on the site to see if the dimensions and looks of the product would fit my vehicle. After receiving it today I mounted it on my cross bars that I had and it fits like a glove. I noticed that the straps on the video are red and a bit larger but I received skinny black stripes not sure why the change. I like the color and it is spacious enough to accommodate what I will use it for. Good built and it sits well on the bars, it wasn't difficult to set it up, I like the way the brackets tighten up to the cross bars. My conclusion is: it is a well constructed cargo box and it is very big for the size to fit many vehicles. The price is also very competitive than many other brands.
I was going to wait until after I could use it and then write a review, well I received an e-mail to help testify to it and for now this is what I have to write about it. I will further write more after a few months of use it will make more sense.
Gino R.
3/5/2020
The cargo box for now is in the garage. I was planning to take a trip and I had to cancel it. When I am going to a trip hopefully this year I will use it and know more how it handles the wind, cargo and much more. For now this is all I have.
Exactly what I was looking for my 2019 Jeep Trailhawk. It fits perfect and leaves enough room up front for my Sunroof to open. Nice Sleek look and not overpowering . 12 cubic feet is a plus. Super easy to install. Love it !
Francois S.
2/25/2024
It was beautiful and clean for about a year, now the surface finish is pealing and the Silver color is turning yellow. Disappointed.
The Malone Cargo12 roof box met all my expectations. For one it is very light (24 lbs), which was important to me since i) I had to lift it on top of my Honda Element by myself (female, 5'6"), and ii) my OEM roof racks only support a total of 75 lbs. The light weight of the material has a minor drawback as it scratches easily. However, this is only cosmetic. Installation was really easy although I had to make a minor change as in having the rear attachment brackets in the same orientation as the one in the front to make it fit. On our recent camping trip we drove through pounding rain for 5 hours and the box held up nicely. I did not notice any significant drop in fuel consumption nor an increase in road noise. Last but not least, I would like to acknowledge the excellent customer service I received from etrailer in particular Paula S. who went out of her way to locate our "misplaced" box in the warehouse and made sure it was shipped to us in time for our trip.
Secure and gave us the extra space we needed for camping supplies. For its size, it is not that noisy and pretty lightweight. I had help attaching it but I am pretty sure I could do it myself. I am very happy with this purchase.
Easy install, looks great. Haven’t tested on the highway yet. Shipping took longer than expected because of weather. 2023 Honda Ridgeline BE.
After a wrong item was delivered, etrailer sent the correct item. Thankfully it arrived a few days before I needed it instead of a week before I needed it. Sturdy Shipping box, no broken or missing items in the cargo box itself. INstallation on a 2014 Jetta Sportwagon took a little bit. Insert all the anchors before putting the box up otherwise you won't be able to install the ones opposite the opening. Fill all the mounting holes you are not using with the plastic plugs--including the ones under the inside mounting braces. I attached it to the rear bar while the mounting brackets were loose. I then loosened the front bar, slid it back and then forward to catch on the front mounts. Made sure the measurements were even and tightened everything down. The mounting is solid, running empty around town I don't hear any extra noise though on highway Im sure there will be some. No load yet so can't comment on the performance. There are few stores you can go to for a box these days so hopefully this one works out.
Thanks to Etrailer, I am ready to do some serious summer exploring with my 2013 Mazda 3! Rhino Racks, Malone top box, and Kuat bike rack!
Well packaged, arrived in good condition. The box itself has all the features we need, and I am so relieved not to have to pay as much as a Thule or Yakima. etrailer kept me informed of shipping delays. I love them.
Kathrine
2/19/2023
This roof cargo carrier was completely satisfactory for my 3 week camping trip. Why pay for the fancy name of those other two? I think etrailer meets my “Standards of Excellence” for an online retailer.
Travelled wonderfully. Did make a bit of noise at higher speeds, but I don't know if there is anyway of getting around it. The installation is easy and the capacity was plenty.
This was the size I wanted but the hinge was broken on delivery. Malone was vary responsive to take care of the problem. It is made of a abs plastic therefore light weight. I am not sure how strong or impact resistant it will be.
etrailer offered advice and great service
I'd give six stars if I could. Our Mini is ready to roll.
This is our first roof box purchase. Recently used this roof box for our Tahoe trip. It kept our camping stuff secure and no noise as we traveled even at 75mph. We were able to fit our inflatable paddle board and inflatable kayak giving us a lot of interior space.
The item came quickly (even though the tracking wasn't as accurate as it indicated online). Item was appropriately wrapped to protect it during shipping, and all pieces were present. Shipping carton was also sturdy enough to not compromise the item. Excellent purchasing experience.
We have a small car and needed extra cargo space for road trips to see family and visit state parks. This cargo box worked perfectly! It's a great size for a few suitcases plus a couple of odds and ends. It's fully waterproof and works as easily in the hot summer as it does in the cool autumn and spring. Installation is simple and straightforward. Plus, it easily fits in a closet when it needs to be stored.
Items arrived quickly, were in great shape, and I am especially happy with the size of the cargo carrier with the extra height in the middle
We use the carrier to carry additional clothes and bags. It is secure when attached and I didn't worry about it coming loose at highway speeds. It did not leak when travelling through heavy rains. The key must be removed after locking it and there is no chance of carrier coming open when driving.
The Malone cargo box is very sturdy, with thoughtful design. The mounting instructions are very straight forward and installation went smoothly. This is a good looking cargo box that has solved the luggage space issue for our upcoming family of 5 vacation!
We also purchased the Malone crossbar system. An excellent, easy to install and cost efficient match for the Malone cargo box.
As great as the products are, the service was even better. Melissa, the customer service representative, confirmed the cargo box, the crossbars and my vehicle were all compatible and processed my order very quickly. I placed the order about 8 pm on a Monday night and received the order by late morning on Wednesday! WOW!
So far it looks good. Although all the pieces (brackets, clip washers) were not in the bags, rather they were all loose in the interior of the carrier. We seem to have them all. We sized it again to the auto roof, just to make sure and it is correct. But we won't be attaching it right away as it wouldn't fit through the garage doors. Regarding customer service: they were excellent keeping us apprised as to expected ship dates etc.
Took a trip from Buffalo to Myrtle Beach and back with this carrier. It didn’t move an inch and stayed completely water tight even through some pretty serious rain storms. Can’t really ask for very much more than that! Highly recommend.
Works good. No leaks.
I have not mounted it on the SUV yet but am impressed with the workmanship and quality of this product. It arrived well packed in a solid box. The bag of parts inside was open but nothing was missing. I am anxious to get it on our SUV (Toyota Highlander with stock cross bars) but that will be later this month.
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Stacey
1/23/2020
Our Malone Cargo 12 roof box has made three trips out west. Everything is still working and holding up like new. Great purchase!