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92 x 24 x 16. Box has sliding clamps that adjust to crossbar spread and tighten down with cam-action levers. Dual-side-opening lid locks with SuperLatches. Dimpled texture reduces wind drag. Undercut tail provides hatch clearance.
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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.
The SkyBox 12 has 12 cu ft of space for sports equipment or camping gear for up to 2 people. The aerodynamic, low-profile design and the dimpled lid with Carbonite texture help to reduce wind noise and drag. The box opens and latches from both sides and is designed to provide clearance when you open your rear hatch. Sliding clamps accommodate most crossbar styles and spreads so you can install the box in minutes without tools. The durable yet lightweight ABS plastic construction prevents warping, denting, or cracking.
The SkyBox lid opens from both sides. Whether you mount it closer to the driver's side or passenger's side of your car, this dual-side opening lets you easily access your cargo. If you are parked on a busy street, in a tight parking lot, or even next to a campground picnic table, you have the option of opening the lid from the side of the vehicle that works best for you.
Patented EndoSkel stiffeners act like ribs to make this lid 3 times stiffer than other Yakima cargo box lids. The fortified lid has an easy-access edge and spring-loaded hinges that allow for smooth, one-handed operation. The extra-stiff lid also helps reduce road noise and vibration, and it guards against dents and scratches when the box is in storage.
The SkyBox has SuperLatch security latches on both sides to ensure that the lid is completely closed. The SuperLatch prevents you from removing the key from the lock unless all 3 internal latches are engaged. That way, you are prevented from removing the key and driving off with an unlocked box. This security system also seals the box against dirt and moisture. Each SuperLatch includes an SKS lock core that can be swapped out to make all your Yakima gear keyed alike.
The SkyBox installs with mounting clamps that slide along tracks in the floor of the box. These clamps fit most crossbar styles, and they adjust for different crossbar spreads. To adjust a clamp, loosen both knobs and slide the clamp to the desired location. Then tighten both knobs and push the cam lever down to close the clamp around your crossbar.
The SkyBox has an undercut tail designed to prevent interference with your vehicle's rear hatch or trunk. This tail provides more space for your hatch to fully open when compared with boxes without the undercut tail.
An integrated track system in the floor of the box provides tie-down points for securing your cargo. These anchor points work great with Yakima's SkyBox cargo net (Y07146 - sold separately).
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Today we'll be reviewing the Yakima SkyBox rooftop cargo box. This has the dimpled carbonite texture. It's going to be available in four different sizes. It's available in 21 cubic feet with part number Y07337. It's also available in 18 cubic feet with part number Y07336, 16 cubic feet with part number Y07335, and 12 cubic feet with part number Y07334. One of the first things that we noticed about the new Yakima SkyBox is that it has a nice carbonite dimpled effect to it. Gives it a nice clean smooth texture.
It's going to be an anti-scratch finish. It's made with up to 80% recycled material and it has a really nice sleek, aerodynamic design so it's going to reduce wind drag and noise. Another great feature about this box is its ability to open from either side of the vehicle. All you got to do is place the key in, move it to an unlocked position, drop the latch down, and then open the lid on this side. We'll move to the driver side and show you that it opens just as easy from that side as well repeating those same steps. See here on our driver side, open it.
Got the easy grip handle there. That way you can get a nice grip whether you're in wet, dry, or cold conditions. Then you can gain access to whatever you need to on this side of the box as well. Then when you're ready to close the box we have it installed on a little bit of a taller vehicle today. You can grab the easy pull-down strap, pull it down, tuck it back in the box, and then finish closing it. Now here on the inside of the box Yakima really does a good job at providing some tie-down points because we always want to make sure when hauling our cargo that we have it tied down so it doesn't roll around inside the box. On each side they put in a track system.
It's going to have four tie-down points. That's what these red Yakima bars are. Again, there's going to be four on each side of the box. That way you can run straps over your gear or use a cargo net. Straps or a cargo net are going to be sold separately. It also features the Super Latch system.
This is going to ensure that the box is closed before driving away so when we close the lid that latch comes up into place. If we try to remove the key it actually won't let us because our key is still in the unlocked position. We got to move it to a locked position and then it will remove. That's also going to give us the peace of mind that all of our gear is nice, locked into place, and fully secured. Here at the back of the box it has a nice sloped design. Now this is designed in mind to give you more room when opening your rear hatch door, but in our particular situation today when opening it, it does not allow us full access to the rear hatch door but it does give us some clearance. Just in mind that this will vary depending on your vehicle. The Yakima SkyBox with 21 cubic feet has external dimensions of 92" long by 36" wide by 18" tall. The 18 cubic foot box is going to have dimensions of 92" long by 36" wide by 16" tall. The 16 cubic foot box is going to be 81" long by 36" wide by 15" tall. Then the box that measures 12 cubic feet is going to give us measurements of 92" long by 24" wide by 16" tall. This box is going to feature a flat base that's going to allow for easy on-car adjustment. It also has two same-key Same Key System locks. That secures the gear inside the box and it's going to lock the box to the roof rack crossbars. The Same Key System cores can be changed out to make all your Yakima locks keyed alike. It's made from a durable ABS plastic construction with internal lid stiffeners for extra strength. This is designed to work with round, square, aero, elliptical, and most factory crossbars. You just need to make sure that the crossbar spread is between 24" and 42". For the rear hatch door to open fully with the box installed keep in mind that there must be at least 57" between the center of the front crossbar and the line where the roof and the rear hatch door meet. Securing your gear inside the box is very important. You can do that with the Yakima SkyBox cargo net that's going to be sold separately with part number Y07146. Or you can use some tie-down straps from Yakima, part number Y05006. You can find both of those right here at etrailer.com. Yakima's going to support the box with a lifetime warranty. Another great feature is how easily the box installs. All we have to do is set it up on top of our roof rack and then we'll be able to adjust it as necessary to get our feet around our bars. We need to gain access to the inside of our box, and in order to do that we'll just place the key inside of the lock core, move it to an unlocked position, release the super latch. The box lid easily opens with the use of one hand because of the nice spring-loaded hinge design. We need to make sure that our feet are around our crossbars. Then here on the inside we can tighten them down. The rear thumb dial is going to secure the sliding part of the mechanism in place to make sure it doesn't slide around. We'll tighten that down and then we're going to tighten that other thumb dial just a little bit, and then rely on the cam-action lever to finish securing it in place. We'll move to the back and do that same process. Then we can move to the other side of the box and repeat that process. That's going to complete today's review of the Yakima SkyBox rooftop cargo box. .
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (20 Customer Reviews)
92 x 24 x 16. Box has sliding clamps that adjust to crossbar spread and tighten down with cam-action levers. Dual-side-opening lid locks with SuperLatches. Dimpled texture reduces wind drag. Undercut tail provides hatch clearance.
I have only used the cargo box three times since purchasing it about one year ago, but I am very happy with it. It nearly doubles our cargo space, and opens up the Subaru for the occasional guest. On our way up the coast last year, the cargo box was full, and mpg was reduced from 27 to 24 mpg. On the way home, the cargo box was nearly empty, and mpg bumped up to 26 mpg. Of course, some of the reduction from our normal 27 mpg is attributable to added weight, but we only lost 1 mpg due to the cargo box. It is very quiet at freeway speeds, and adds no noticeable roll or sway to the driving. I need to be careful when opening the car's rear hatch since the cargo box does interfere with it. Installing, locking, opening and closing the cargo box is very simple, and I love being able to access luggage from either side of the car. And it keeps the rain out! I plan to strap the cargo box onto our new Subaru Ascent next month and head cross country. Thank-you for an excellent product! 543516
Review from a similar Yakima SkyBox in Roof Box
I would give this 5 stars, but it wound up being *just* too long for my roof rack installation. It works, and I've put it through its paces with cross country trips, camping trips, beach trips and any time I need the extra space. It is about 3 inches too long to allow the rear hatch to open completely. That was my fault, but perhaps the total cubic feet could be made up in width and not length as it had ample clearance on those side. It's a great product. I'm not complaining. I chose the size. I can't give it 5 stars because it's not "everything I wanted and more." 721231
Review from a similar Yakima SkyBox in Roof Box
Used for a cross country family road trip and it worked great. They just need a good method for storing it in between trips and perhaps rubber corners so it doesn't get scratched on the ground preparing to mount it on your car. 525494
Review from a similar Yakima SkyBox in Roof Box
This served me well on a cross country trip. I did my research on size and quality and thought this would fit my needs. Quality is good. Lock and latches work well. It seems a little flimsy when opening and closing but that is because it is so light. Once closed I didn't find any problems. I haven't used it much since the move but kept it on the SUV for several weeks after the move till I made room to store it in the garage. I would recommend it. 585410
Review from a similar Yakima SkyBox in Roof Box
Adds much needed space for long trips. Excellent construction. Like any other roof top carrier, the gas mileage does decrease but the trade-off is worth it. 293445
Rich S - 09/11/2017Review from a similar Yakima SkyBox in Roof Box
Well built. Easy to install. Can't tell it is up there when driving. The opening and locking mechanism could use some design improvement. While it is handy that it opens from both sides, the lock has trouble lining up well and is frustrating. 401234
Review from a similar Yakima SkyBox in Roof Box
I bought a Yakima Skybox from etrailer.com and have been very happy with the product. Etrailer was great to work with. They are very knowledgeable about what they sell and helped me find the biggest box that would still fit my roof rack and not have any clearance issues with the lift gate of my 4Runner. There is literally 1/4" of space between the box and the (stock) spoiler of the lift gate when the lift gate is open. Fits like a glove! 582947
Review from a similar Yakima SkyBox in Roof Box
The construction quality of this box is above all the best out there. Solid, secure, and the design means a less-than 1 mph reduction in gas mileage. We use it all the time as we travel around the country in our Subaru Outback. 397058
DTRawls - 06/21/2018Review from a similar Yakima SkyBox in Roof Box
We love this roof box. It allows us to put everything we need above and frees up the back seats and cargo area of our Outback for our dogs. The only slight bummer is the rear wagon door on the Outback can’t open completely when the box is installed. Making the box shorter or higher might help but that would take away from its usefulness. 634707
Review from a similar Yakima SkyBox in Roof Box
What a great product. It actually gets used on our 4 door pickup allowing our 5 person family to travel without using up bed space. Always dry and super easy to install with 2 people (I have installed it alone, just not as easy on a pickup truck). No noise and very secure. Very happy with this purchase. 562515
Review from a similar Yakima SkyBox in Roof Box
The Yakima Skybox 21 is a well thought out product. It seems like everything was designed by a clever end user. The cam locking systems that attach it to the rack are genius. There was no pesky aligning with plates or fumbling with special tools. A very straightforward locking mechanism with thumb screws. Also the latches operate smoothly and you can't lock the key in the box because it won't come out when it is open. A feature that I will find handy. With six people in my family this is going to give us the extra space for cross country skis and a few bags so I can see out the back window. 749878
Review from a similar Yakima SkyBox in Roof Box
Excellent service and an excellent prod uct 747063
Review from a similar Yakima SkyBox in Roof Box
Works exactly as advertised. Recommend when looking for roof boxes you get one size larger than you think you need. You'll fill it up. Trust me. 633214
Review from a similar Yakima SkyBox in Roof Box
top quality product...quick delivery...fantastic price during a sale...great customer service when I called to ask many questions 590186
Dennis - 12/13/2019Review from a similar Yakima SkyBox in Roof Box
I'm very happy with my purchase . We use it year round . the folks at etrailer were very helpful. 562240
Review from a similar Yakima SkyBox in Roof Box
Been using it for a year and still love it! 446055
Review from a similar Yakima SkyBox in Roof Box
Perfect space. Perfect size Loved!!! 406987
Review from a similar Yakima SkyBox in Roof Box
Have used the roof box for about one year on my 2014 Subaru Outback with great success. Box can be adjusted so that it doesn't hit tailgate. Once you get it adjusted, it goes on very quickly the second time. It easier to mount with two persons, but I have done it myself. Doesn't leak and I like access to either side. Pleased with the purchase. 392619
Review from a similar Yakima SkyBox in Roof Box
Amazing product! Has a lot of space for camping and skiing. 322826
Review from a similar Yakima SkyBox in Roof Box
The etrailer folks are outstanding! Great products, reviews, and customer service. This Yakima SkyBox 16 has plenty of room for skis and ski bags for my family of four. It will not fit my 205 length skis but my 188's do just fit. One of the clamps is very sticky and taking it off is a little frustrating because of that. Otherwise it has performed just as I needed it to. 311906
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