# 1
Yakima SkyBox 21 Rooftop Cargo Box - 21 cu ft - Black Carbonite
The clamp screw is a bit too short. It's pretty light weight
First, I'd like to commend etrailer.com for the efficient, damage-free shipping mode they wisely selected. The carrier contacted me to complete the delivery, and the shipment tracking was very helpful. Second, the sturdy and well-designed Yakima Skybox was easy to install, out of the box to the ATV roof racks, with easy-to-understand instructions resulting in a perfect installation.
# 2
Thule Force XT XXL Rooftop Cargo Box - 22 cu ft - Black AeroSkin
This has been the best investment we have made since buying our minivan. There’s 5 of us and the baby has CP so we carry a wheelchair, walker and folding wagon with us inside. The Thule xt handles all of our luggage keeping the inside pretty much clean and clear. This thing is very easy to install with two people. Can be a challenge for one person as it’s awkward to pick up and put on top of van. Highly recommend it if you are thinking about getting one.
Coming up on a year owning this great Thule Force XT XXL Rooftop Cargo Box. Installed it on a medium high-top Ford Transit to travel with a big family and not have all our gear stuffed inside with us. Haven't taken it off - no wind noise, no rattles, not fading after a year in the southeast US climate, and huge capacity - we lined up several carry-on sized suitcases in there without a problem. Very satisfied!
# 3
Thule Motion XT Rooftop Cargo Box - 18 cu ft - Black Glossy
This rooftop cargo carrier is exactly what I wanted. Well made and super easy to install. Thank you for the fast service.
Fits great on a 2022 MDX. Great to pair with the Thule ceiling mount. Easy enough for kid to lower!
# 4
Thule Force XT XL Rooftop Cargo Box - 18 cu ft - Black AeroSkin
I purchased the cargo box a year ago and was out on the road for 4 1/2 months last summer carried all my flyfishing gear, golf clubs, etc. things that I didn’t need to use every day in the box and it was absolutely wonderful
We just came back from a 2000+ mile trip from Maryland to the Gulf Shores. This cargo box worked flawlessly. The extra 18 cu ft of storage contained 3 carryon bags, 1 large suitcase, fishing gear, a small tent and an acoustic guitar. Had initially ordered the Yakima Grand Tour but it was backordered till next year. etrailer was able to provide other options and after comparing 6 boxes, this box was selected for its larger capacity, dimensions, price and aesthetics (it looks like an escape pod for some spacecraft). The length is longer than the Yakima but the frontal area (which is more important for range) is slightly lower and narrower. Mounting it on the factory crossbars was very easy. It takes only minutes to install or remove. The initial installation took the longest as I wanted to make sure it was centered before I marked the crossbars to make the next install easier. The box does flex a little on bumpy roads as we can see the front from our windshield but there were no issues driving in the low 80 mph range.
# 5
Thule Motion XT Alpine Rooftop Cargo Box - 16 cu ft - Black Glossy
Great customer service and great product. Thank you !
Sleek and super easy to install. Love that you can unlock and load from either side of the box. etrailer was amazing to work with. Shipped quick after I purchased and had for an upcoming beach trip.
# 6
Thule Motion XT Rooftop Cargo Box - 18 cu ft - Titan Glossy
This roof box has worked perfectly for us. We bought it for a two week driving/camping trip out west. It is very expensive but it seems well made. It fits our 2008 Land Cruiser perfectly. I also measured it to fit our 2018 Volvo XC90 as well. We filled it will all our camping supplies: family size tent, 4 sleeping bags, 4 sleeping pads, plus some odds and ends. The one time we hit rain it did not appear to leak. We definitely do see a drop in MPG’s during interstate driving. There is a little more wind noise with it installed but its not too bad and we didn’t really notice it after the first day. We did go off road with it, including around the White Rim trail. This wasn’t too extreme, but it was around 100 miles of very rough trail. The box was solid during it all.
Bought for a Lexus RX350L. I have it on the Wing Bar with Evo Flush Rail Feet. The wind noise is minimal. The XL 18 cu ft version fits great and the RX350L probably could have fit the next size up too. Plenty of room for the rear lift gate and the box is not in view while driving. It also only weighs about 45lbs empty so it was easy to put on the roof. The clamps to attach also slide back and forth so exact distance between the racks is not required. Service from etrailer was great. We got a free shipping offer even with large freight shipping required. Customer service made sure our item was shipped in time for our trip. They also had this in stock when other places were sold out or charging $160+ to ship.
# 7
Trunx Rooftop Cargo Carrier - 9 cu ft - Black
The box itself is ok. It is sturdy but not very aerodynamic. It will definitely increase your MPGs. The mounting hardware is trash. There is so much paint in the threads that it makes it very difficult to screw the bolds resulting in a couple of the brackets to be cross threaded. I contacted consumer service and was told that the hardware was not under warranty and that I needed to buy another set of hardware.
Customer service goes a long way in my book and how an item is presented on its website I've boughten stuff from etrailer before for my prior truck and always had an amazing experience with Etrailer.this is my first cargo box for my new to me Subaru Impreza sport hatchback and doing research on buying one wasn't easy but etrailer made the process quick and painless with exactly what I needed and dimensions were spot on and instructions were perfect couldn't be any more happier with my purchase.the trunx's brand box perfectly compliments my car and looks awesome on it thanks again etrailer you guys rock
# 8
Yakima CBX Rooftop Cargo Box - 18 Cubic Ft - Black
So far seems like a great product over the Sears brand we used to use, although we did have some damage from the exterior pallet banding they used to ship, I will be trying to fix it with a heat gun hopefully.
Great roof top box. Well designed and sturdy enough for off-road car camping trips to store gear to be able to sleep inside the car. Only con is the weight and bulkiness, but is expected due to the large storage volume. If you want to have an easier time taking on and off the box with only 1 person, would recommend going with one size smaller.
# 9
Thule Vector Alpine Rooftop Cargo Box - 13 Cubic Ft - Gloss Black
It's been a year and have used the Thule Vector Alpine cargo box for ski trips and over the summer for regular trips. The box fit 4 pairs of skis with a little extra room for soft stuff. For regular trips it fit plenty of bags and allowed us to use the third row of seating in the car. The box looks great on the car and the fact that it opens up from both side is extremely helpful.
Incredible roof box! It fits everything we need it to (including 190+cm skis!) and looks great on our 2019 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk. Highly recommended! My only slight complaint is the lights tend to fall out of their holders, but they're easily put back. A more secure mount would be a welcome improvement.
# 10
Thule Pulse Large Rooftop Cargo Box - 16 cu ft - Matte Black
We were looking for a cargo box to fit our 2021 Mazda CX-5. Finally decided on the Thule Pulse L based on other reviews and pictures. We have the box mounted on OEM cross bars. The box is a perfect fit - clears the fin and doesn’t interfere with the hatch. It was so easy to install too. I am pretty sure this is the largest box that we can use on this vehicle. The width just about takes up the entire space. We haven’t taken it on its maiden voyage yet but so far the fit is great.
Excellent car top carrier (not that I've had many to compare it to). Easy to install and remove, sturdy, and fits well on our Toyota Siena. Opening it is a little tricky, as sometimes the top sticks to the bottom a bit. Adds a lot of extra storage to our car, great for when we go camping. Great experience with etrailer.
# 11
Yakima GrandTour Rooftop Cargo Box - 16 Cubic Ft - Gloss Black
After a year, the Yakima GrandTour 16cf Cargo Box has been superb! Easy to install, doesn't leak and keeps my camping, kayaking and fishing gear secure on cross country trips.
Wanted to post since there are so few reviews out there (guess it's a newer product)...superb build quality and ease of installation. Chose this model because of the excellent interior surface area thanks to the removable knob. Use the knob to cinch the crossbar attachments, listen for the click, then remove and store inside the box for when it's time to take it off again. Because the knob is removable, the attachment points inside the box are flush (no bumps or obstructions), giving you more storage options. Very pleased with it so far.
# 12
Thule Force XT L Rooftop Cargo Box - 16 cu ft - Black AeroSkin
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.
This is one tough box... First time I used the carrier I was in Philly at the US Mint and needed to find a quick parking space; not an easy task in downtown Philly. Not being familiar with the area and forgetting that I had a roof top carrier on my Cadillac, I proceeded to enter an underground parking garage... yes, with less clearance than I needed for my vehicle with the rooftop box installed! As we ascended the spiral ramp my wife & I heard an unusual loud scraping sound... yep, the rooftop box scraping the ceiling of the spiral ramp. With cars behind me I had no options but to continue forward to the next parking floor. I was expecting to see a destroyed Cargo Box when I was finally able to exit the ramp; however, this was not the case. We scrambled to remove the rooftop box and put it inside our SUV and continue on to the Mint and; believe it or not, there were only a few minor scratches on the top of the carrier. Really glad it was flexible and extremely rugged! If it were not, the situation could have easily been a disaster. I highly recommend both this rooftop box & etrailer... both have served us well
# 13
Yakima DeepSpace 10 Rooftop Cargo Box - 10 cu ft - Black
Great solution for over the short bed on my Rivian R1T where my old roof box wouldn’t fit. The rectangular shape makes the most of the short length. I could likely fit two side by side over the bed if needed. Installation was fairly easy. I do wish the clamps were engineered to go on and off more easily. At each corner it requires two thumb screws on very long studs that come from underneath and then through a top plate, so 4 loose parts per corner have to come off to remove it. The build quality is fairly good but I guess I expected better for the price. Even the Yakima stickers are misaligned on the outside. It also says in the instructions that it comes with straps to hold down items in the box, but there were no straps included with mine. Overall it will definitely get the job done and a perfect fit over my truck bed, with only minor quibbles.
It's just flimsy and the way the bolts come up from the bottom, on narrower square bars the bolts protrude into the storage area and will not allow you to lay anything flat - without suffering scratches. They make rubber caps for this but that's not a solution. The bolts need to be trimmed to fit. For the price, you'd think they'd provide different sizes to have better fitment. It serves it's purpose and was the biggest over truck bed box I could find - i really wish there were more sturdy options.
# 14
Malone Profile18B Rooftop Cargo Box - 18 cu ft - Black
Disclaimer, this is not a product review as much as it is an etrailer review. I ordered this product and when it came in, one of the support struts was broken during shipment. I contacted etrailer and they said they would get in touch with Malone to get me a new support strut. After 4 days of not hearing back from them (etrailer) I called again and finally got ahold of someone. They said I need to contact Malone directly about any warranty items. I called Malone and they said any shipping damages need to be taken care of by seller. I emailed etrailer again stating that THEY need to take care of the issue. Still have not heard back from them and I am needing to use the carrier for a trip coming up in 4 days. I HIGHLY doubt I will get the part needed to use my brand new carrier for the trip. 100% would NOT recommend ordering anything from etrailer.
I’m ultra-pleased with my Malone Profile18b cargo box! I scoured the internet researching these things. I think I looked at every large capacity model around 18 cu ft for my Nissan Armada. There’s lots of good ones out there to choose from. I almost bought a Thule Motion XT, but I decided to go with this Malone cargo box because it had the specs I was looking for at a much better price (18 cu ft for under $xx.xx!). After examining it closely, it seems to be fantastic quality, fit and finish it great, and functions perfectly. It opens and locks from both sides—and new for this year, it has an awesome new 1-click dial attach system that installs and removes easily and holds strong. Also, It’s one of the BEST LOOKING rooftop cargo boxes out there. The Italian shape and glossy black finish looks very high-end. For the money, you can’t beat this box. If you’re considering a rooftop cargo box, don’t hesitate on getting this Malone.
# 15
Yakima GrandTour Premium Rooftop Cargo Box - 18 Cubic Ft - Gloss Black
Used this box on a 2014 Subaru Outback on a 1,000 mile round trip. The fit was perfect, easy to install. It does require two people to lift onto and off the roof racks. No noticeable noise or humming while driving. The space was adequate for our needs, and we used lashing straps (the cargo tie-down points came in great here) to help prevent shifting. Lots of rain on this trip, but everything in the box was perfectly dry.
Item arrived broken still waiting on support highly recommend open the box before accept the delivery
# 16
Thule Pulse Alpine Rooftop Cargo Box - 11 Cu Ft - Matte Black
It was what I expected with a feature that I didn't expect. The quick mounting clamps make it very easy to attach.
my rooftop carrier! It was perfect for our golf clubs. etrailer was wonderful. Great communication and it arrived on expected date.
# 17
Thule Sidekick Roof Mounted Cargo Carrier Box - U-Bolt Mounts - 8 Cubic Feet
The roof mount carrier was easy to install on our Subaru Ascent and has held up well during our many road trips. We purchased it mainly to hold our two sets of golf clubs and they fit perfectly, but with little room to spare. When the carrier arrived I was a bit concerned as the material that it is made of seemed a bit flimsy, but so far so good. No issues.
Nothing like the Thule Box I bought in the 90's that carried 80 pounds of gear for 15 years out on top of the car without wearing or fading. This box is made of much thinner material, flexes too much, the bar attachment hardware is cheap, the plastic nuts quickly cross-thread and the rods are already corroding, locks are fussy. The box bends under modest loading; will not be buying Thule cargo stuff anymore.
# 18
SportRack Vista XL Cargo Box - Roof Mount - 18 cu ft - Black
After a year of dependable use the SportRack Vista XL Cargo Box continues to perform to my needs, wants, and expectations. The 2 attributes that shine the most are ease of access/cargo loading (rear access vs. side) and ease of off/on (lightweight and access to the U-bolt hardware). While the overall quality of the materials and hardware are not quite "Excellent", they're darn close. For my needs I'm very happy with this cargo box and the price point makes it a better option the the more expensive brands. It may not be as cool and groovy as a Th*** or Yak*** box but it gets the job done.
The Roof Box was as described and fit great -- Nice. Shipping however was not good, trucker dropped it and the skid at the foot of the driveway -- It looked like it had been crushed and dropped. There was some slight damage, but we accepted it as complaining would be more trouble than it is worth. E Trailer should vet their carriers better -- no care taken with this shipment.
# 19
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.
Product arrive well packaged and undamaged. Thule Pulse Medium fit my 2023 Hyundai Kona vehicle perfectly. Awesome experience ordering, purchasing and reviewing information on etrailer website. Information on fit and placement on vehicle was critical.
# 20
Yakima RocketBox Pro 14 Rooftop Cargo Box - 14 cu ft - Black
Perfect fit on my 2014 Jetta Sportwagen. Lets me accomodate my lighter weight camping gear and leave the heavier stuff in the car. Very secure and aerodynamic and had very little impact on my mileage. My only issue was I could never find the serial number on my rocketbox.
I've taken one 1500 mile trip so far with the Yakima RocketBox Pro 14 mounted on my RAV4. I found the box to be quiet and not to have much impact on gas mileage. I lost maybe 1 mpg with it mounted to my flush mounted Whisperbars. I drove through some very heavy rain and had a minimal amount of water inside under a thin rubber mat I had placed on the bottom of the box; none on my luggage got wet. This box works great to give me more carrying capacity when traveling with my two crated Dobermans.
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