![]() But once you discover the joys of extra cargo space, where no gear gets left behind (and no children are crying) and you hit the road with that confidence and stress-free departure, the value of owning one makes a lot of sense. Quality roof boxes like the SkyBox series from Yakima won’t come cheap. Yakima has been in the roof box game for a long time, so this refinement in style and function comes as no big surprise. ![]() The overall look is ultra-aerodynamic but is really designed to reduce drag. Even at high speeds, there was very little wind noise to be had. Quiet on the roadĪgain, I wasn’t sure what a box on my SUV’s roof would sound like on the highway. For everyone else, it’s not a big deal and can sit upright in the garage corner without any problems.įor installation, minimum and maximum crossbar spreads are 24” – 36” and fits Yakima round, square, factory, and aerodynamic bars. ![]() Only downside when it’s not installed: where do you put? This box is very fairly big and long at 81-inches small garages may have an issue. Our vehicle here has factory-provided roof rails so the install was quick, with the box easily sitting on the rails and secured by large clamps. And the looks of the SkyBox 16 are deceiving, weighing only 47 pounds it appears to weight 3 times that, so it’s not heavy for a pair of adults to manage. There is zero assembly and no tools required to get this big boy up top either, so installing and removing it is easy with two adults. Getting into the box is easy, so is the latch system with key. The box is designed with internal lid stiffeners for durability and easy open and close, plus it offers dual-sided openings for easy access on either side of the vehicle, which turned out to be handier than we expected. Plus, the tapered design reduces hatch interference while the SuperLatch security ensures the lid is secure to its base. Much of this is courtesy of the box’s 15-inch height, allowing things to be stacked. Not having to strategically jam and Tetris all our gear into the trunk was refreshing - it was nice to have some extra trunk space without needing to leave anything behind. For an overnight camping trip, we managed to reasonably stow a great deal of stuff up there - from sleeping bags to firewood. Photo: Amee ReehalĪside from packing the car’s rear cargo trunk, I wasn’t sure exactly how much extra space I’d get. Limited Lifetime Warranty More space than expected Yakima SkyBox 16 Carbonite. The SkyBox is big-accommodating skis and snowboards up to 180cm, and it’s compatible with round, square, or aerodynamic crossbars.Dimensions: L 81.00 in x W 36.00 in x H 15.00 in It also opens from both sides of the car for convenience, and installs without tools for hassle-free use. It even has internal lid stiffeners that add strength and make the box open more easily and uniformly. We love that the SkyBox is made with a Carbonite lid that’s tough, lightweight, and made from 80% recycled materials. Here to haul all the gear for the weekend, the SkyBox is huge, easy to use, and easy to pop off your car when we don’t need it. Why We Like The SkyBox 16 Carbonite Cargo Box
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