Will Yakima SkyBox 12 Rooftop Cargo Box Fit Factory Crossbars on 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe

Question:

I have found the max roof weight is 210 lb but I have not been able to find out if the Yakima Skybox 12 will fit the factor crossbars.

asked by: Jason

Expert Reply:

The Yakima SkyBox 12 Rooftop Cargo Box # Y07334 referenced in your question is designed to work great with most factory crossbars.

In order to confirm this will work with the factory crossbars on your 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe, you will just want to take a couple quick measurements. This cargo box will mount to crossbars that are up to 3-1/2 inches wide and 1-11/16 inches tall. It also needs a crossbar spread (distance from the center of one crossbar to the center of the other) of 24 to 42 inches. As long as the crossbar dimensions and their spread fall within these specifications, this box will mount without issue.

One other measurement you will want to take has to do with rear hatch clearance on your Hyundai Santa Fe. This will let you know if the length of the box will sit on top of the roof without interfering with the rear hatch door on the vehicle when opening. You will just take a measurement from the center of the front crossbar to the line where the roof and hatch meet. As long as this measurement is at least 57 inches, this box will not interfere with the rear hatch.

This is a really nice cargo box that will provide you with 12 cubic feet of storage and built-in locks that will help deter theft of your valuables. I have attached a short video demonstration on this product that you can also take a look at.

expert reply by: Chris R