# 1
Thule Pulse Large Rooftop Cargo Box - 16 cu ft - Matte Black
This was purchased off of the etrailer.com website as a "damaged" item at a significantly reduced price. The description on the website described the damage very well and the cargo box has no functional issues of any kind. Also, the cargo box arrived much earlier than I anticipated. Furthermore, when I noticed that the box arrived with the load securing straps missing I emailed etrailer customer support and they had Thule send me two new ones right away. Couldn't be more pleased with etrailer and this cargo box. It fits my 2014 Honda CRV with factory crossbars with just a little bit of rear hatch interference (restricts opening by maybe an inch or two, but can still fully use the rear hatch). Can't speak to durability quite yet as I've only used the cargo box a few times to transport skis and snowboard and plan to use it year-round for road trips. A really great, simple cargo box!
The 16 cu ft cargo box fits perfectly on the 2018 Toyota Rav4. Literally takes about 5 minutes, 10min at the most, to set up on the rooftop, and was able to do it without the help of a second person. The box itself weighs very little.
# 2
Thule Pulse Medium Rooftop Cargo Box - 14 cu ft - Matte Black
I can see why people consider the box a bit flimsy, especially when you do not have it secured to the car and nothing is inside. That’s normal. For this to weigh 34 lbs and yet to be wall sturdy and provide waterproof conditions that the bag cannot, it has to be lightweight. Once we attached it to the car at 4 points, it wasn’t going anywhere and was instantly sturdy. I wouldn’t roughhouse with the locks or opening it up and down with force however. Also, 14 cu for a sedan is plenty. Anything larger and you are looking to push the limits.
Overall, we are pleased with this carrier. My husband and son installed it easily on my 2017 Honda Pilot, and I could still use my sunroof. The only noise was when it was empty and we hit one big bump. 99.9% of the time, it was not possible to detect the carrier was there. It did not seem to effect gas mileage either. It did not get 5 stars for the combination of price and quality. For the cost, I might have expected it to be a little less flimsy feeling, and a little more precisely constructed. However, once in use, these minor issues disappeared. We use it for luggage holding clothing, and it held 2 large pieces with room to spare. Overall, we are satisfied. However, do not forget you need space to store it when not in use !
# 3
Yakima SkyBox 18 Rooftop Cargo Box - 18 cu ft - Black Carbonite
I replaced an old Thule box with this. My opinion is that the locking mechanism, the clamping system, and the hinges are superior to the Thule's. Especially the locking mechanism. I used to have to wrestle the Thule box to get things lined up so that I could close and lock the box. And the bonus is that this box was less money (than an equivalent Thule) and eTrailer shipped it for free!
Fit was perfect will be using it for a long time to come it heavy for one person to try and load it up on the vehicle though
# 4
Trunx Rooftop Cargo Carrier - 9 cu ft - Black
I can't say enough about etrailer and their service. The cargo carrier arrived within 2 days of ordering. Unfortunately, one small part was missing. After a few emails back and forth, etrailer sent me a whole new cargo box which also arrived 2 days after it shipped, along with instructions on how to ship the original back at no charge. Great company to work with. Customer service goes above and beyond. Many thanks to Quinn F, Kailey I, and George J for making everything right. Will send pics after I get it installed.
This was perfect! It was exactly as described and easy to install. We used it on our vacation about 10 hours away and no noise and no problems.
# 5
Malone Cargo12 Rooftop Cargo Box - 12 cu ft - High Gloss Gray
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.
# 6
Rhino-Rack Zenith MasterFit Rooftop Cargo Box - 14 cu ft - High Gloss Black
Application = 2021 Subaru WRX Base. Perfectly functional, and a great look.
This was a great experience from start to finish. etrailer: After placing the order, I called regarding shipping and quickly got the answer to my question. The box shipped by ground freight, and arrived almost a week before the original scheduled delivery date. The Rhino arrived perfect with protective wrap, and all the required parts. Rhino Rack: This thing is awesome. Unless you jump up into the $1000+ price point, your rooftop carrier options are limited. My two requirements were to fit my skis (181 & 183 cm) and to allow my tailgate to open fully. The Rhino delivered! Bonus that both baby strollers fit as well (Instep baby trailer and Vista Uppababy). Only a week in, but so far the Rhino box and MasterFit clamps seem solid. The ratchet/locking mechanism on the clamps is just ok, you don't have to twist too hard to over power the lock or feel like you are stripping something internally. The hinges are beefy, but don't take up a ton of storage space. It opens from both sides, and you can't remove the key unless it's locked, which is nice for those of us that don't enjoy picking up our stuff on the highway. Also, if you're like me and spent way too much time on mr-box.com, you'll be pleased to know that this thing doesn't look lame. It's pretty sleek, somewhat low profile, with a touch of Euro. It's not too wide, even on the narrow rails of the A4 Allroad there's extra bar space. I could probably squeeze an upright kayak rack, small ski pinchers, or for the ten of us in the world that own RoadShowers...the RoadShower 4 fits no problem. I definitely recommend a Rhino from etrailer.
# 7
Thule Force XT L Rooftop Cargo Box - 16 cu ft - Black AeroSkin
Perfect fit for my 2018 Nissan Rogue with factory roof rails. Length is just right, doesn't block the tailgate door and doesn't hang over the front. Haven't used it yet, but it seems pretty sturdy. Super easy to install.
The box is great, kept everything dry. No noise or rattle. Dont skimp out on a good set of rack bars. Easy install. Made it 3000 miles up the AlCan highway.
Inno Roof Box Review - 2018 Nissan Rogue
Hey everyone, it's Evangeline here at etrailer and today we'll be taking a look at how the Inno Shadow 16 Rooftop cargo box fits on the 2018 Nissan Rogue. This is gonna be a 13 cubic feet rooftop cargo box, I really like some of its features, like how easy it is to open and get access inside, although the clamps can be a little tricky compared to some other boxes, but with how this fits on the Nissan Rogue, I think it's a really good fit especially when it comes to the length of the box. So the whole box is gonna be 78 inches and three quarter inches long, which is a pretty long box, fit for cargo, different shapes and sizes but the main thing is, can you open up your hatch Well, with where we have this installed, we still have full access to our hatch even though there's a teeny tiny gap I left right behind there to fully max out that length. So this gives you access to your storage space of your vehicle, but also the storage space of the box. Notice where we have the box mounted to the crossbars, if you have a Nissan Rogue with raised rails, you can just move those rails back and, or the crossbars back and forth to get the best fit, in this case here you also have the ability to slide the box back and forth to fit on the rails. The tracks underneath there is a lot, so no matter what you could get, definitely get it into the right spot on your Rogue.
Rhino-Rack MasterFit Rooftop Cargo Box Review - 2018 Nissan Rogue
Today we'll be taking a look at how the Rhino Rack Master Fit 18 and a half cubic feet large rooftop cargo box fits on the 2018 Nissan Rogue. You've got your Nissan Rogue and you're ready for adventure. But what if you need a little bit, or a lot of extra cargo space Or you wanna have items up there that you don't need inside your vehicle Well, that's where a rooftop cargo box can come in handy. Choosing a rooftop cargo box can be a little tricky. Check out my video about that if you wanna choose between the different styles. This one is the Master Fit, which is great for if you need a longer box, maybe for longer skis or for longer items like tripods or camping chairs.
Inno Wedge Plus Rooftop Cargo Box Review - 2018 Nissan Rogue
Today we're taking a look at how the Inno Wedge Plus 13 cubic feet rooftop cargo box fits on the 2018 Nissan Rogue. So you have your Nissan Rogue and you're ready for adventure. And this car already has a sizable hatch, but what if you still need more space Well that's where a rooftop cargo box can come in handy. It's an enclosed, roof mounted cargo carrier. Keeps your cargo safe from the elements. This is a great way to store the larger but lighter items and that way your heavier items can go inside of the car.
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