Most Popular Roof Box for 2018 Honda CR-V
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Thule Pulse Large Rooftop Cargo Box - 16 cu ft - Matte Black
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- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Medium Length
- High Profile
- Large Capacity
- Passenger Side Access
- Black
- Thule
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by: Richard02/01/2023
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!
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by: Eva09/19/2022
This was a much needed addition for a drive back to Tucson, AZ from a three month stay in Portland. ME, as we had acquired some extra things and needed more space than our 2015 Honda CRV provided. This fit on top of the rhino vortex aero roof rack I also purchased from e-trailer perfectly. The cargo box functioned as expected, and although we ultimately could have used a slightly larger cargo box, this one worked great for giving us extra space in our car for the drive home. It was easy to mount and opened easily, although it was a bit tricky to load, a step ladder would have helped. It was tough to close, we had to move some stuff around to get it to latch, but I appreciated that it would not lock unless the latches could fully engage, which made me feel like it was going to remain closed while traveling. We wasted no time putting stickers on it, and added more along the drive home, which was fun. We traveled through many different types of weather, it was late spring and was rainy in the beginning of our trip, and very hot towards the end of our trip, and the contents were in perfect condition when we arrived home. There was zero water damage inside, and nothing was damaged from being in the heat. Of course there was some reduced gas mileage and added road noise when traveling, but nothing too unbearable. Also, service and shipping from etrailer was excellent.
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Yakima RocketBox Pro 14 Rooftop Cargo Box - 14 cu ft - Black
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- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Medium Length
- Medium Profile
- Medium Capacity
- Dual Side Access
- Black
- Yakima
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by: Terry02/23/2019
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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by: Scott07/10/2020
Pretty good. The locking mech is a little funky but it swallows the beach chairs and other sandy stuff no problem. Make sure you watch the videos Yakima has on YouTube. They are very helpful for first timers. I found that if you use the Yakima website to get the part list right you can order wherever you want. Yup can even pull into the garage. My only gripe is that etrailer showed all parts in stock but several pieces were actually back ordered. Luckily everything arrived in time for my trip.
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Thule Motion XT Rooftop Cargo Box - 16 cu ft - Black Glossy
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- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Medium Length
- High Profile
- Large Capacity
- Dual Side Access
- Black
- Thule
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by: Zak 03/20/2023
I was hesitant to spend this much money on a cargo box that won't get used but a couple of times per year but I'm glad I did!! The quality of this box is excellent and it is really, really easy to mount. It is a bit awkward to carry for one person but with the help of another person it's very easy to carry and put on top of the car. The gloss black looks really nice and sleek. The 16 cubic foot capacity really opens up space inside our car and will make longer road trips much more manageable and comfortable. Being able to load the box from either side is a game changer! I also really like how it locks and how it has a notification if all latches are not engaged. As of writing this review, I have not actually tested it loaded or at highway speeds but I'm very confident it will perform as expected. Now I have to figure out how to store it!!
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by: Mike06/03/2023
Came broken and obviously used already. Just like everything else in my order. Top was scraped up and cling wrap removed. Which I could have lived with. The front right hung was completely snapped off. Which for safety reasons is a big deal. So disappointed with etrailers quality for this order.
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Thule Force XT L Rooftop Cargo Box - 16 cu ft - Black AeroSkin
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- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Medium Length
- High Profile
- Large Capacity
- Dual Side Access
- Black
- Thule
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by: Dennis10/08/2022
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.
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by: Carmaleta03/19/2023
We love our new Thule Force XT Rooftop Cargo Boxes and can’t wait for our next trip. Opens from both sides, well designed! Recommend you attach the straps before putting it on top of vehicle.
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SportRack Vista XL Cargo Box - Roof Mount - 18 cu ft - Black
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- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Short Length
- High Profile
- Large Capacity
- Rear Access
- Black
- SportRack
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by: John04/26/2023
Our SportRack cargo box has worked as hoped / advertised since we bought it over a year ago. What initially attracted me to this particular product was the size and design - it holds A LOT, and the way it opens from the back has helped protect our stuff from getting wet and damaged.
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by: Reggie06/05/2021
The sportrack vista xl is great! This was our first attempt at a roof mounted cargo box and it has preformed exceprionally well! I purchased this as a gift for my wife, to go on her Subaru Crosstrek. We live in western NC, and have used this to go to the outer banks of NC, eastern Tennessee, and even to bring home supplies from Sam's Club! It's super easy and quick to install, even for one person, and we've been fortunate enough to not have a single leak yet; even though we've been through heavy downpours! And there's plenty of room! If you're in the market for a rooftop cargo box this is the way to go.
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2018 Honda CR-V Cargo Carriers Questions
- Yes, I checked with Thule just now and the Thule Force Large cargo box part # TH629906 that you referenced is a confirmed fit for the factory crossbars of your 2018 Honda CR-V and would work well.
view full answer... - The Malone Cargo12 Rooftop Cargo Box - 12 cu ft - High Gloss Gray, part # MPG901, does narrow from back to front. I do not think the Pit Barrel Jr Cooker will fit inside this Malone Cargo 12. The interior dimensions of the Malone Cargo 12 are L - 52.1" X W - 28.5" X H -16.3". My recommendation is the Trunx Rooftop Cargo Box - 18 cu ft - Black, part # TRX34FR. The 18' Trunx rooftop cargo box is not a traditional aerodynamically shaped rooftop cargo box. It is more blocky in shape....
view full answer... - The Malone Cargo12 Rooftop Cargo Box - 12 cu ft - High Gloss Gray, part # MPG901, fits on roof racks with crossbar spreads of 25" - 29". Your 2018 Honda CR-V has a crossbar spread of 25-1/2", so the Malone Cargo 12 will fit your vehicle.
I have included a video review link below.
view full answer... - We can check really quick just by taking a couple measurements. First, make sure your crossbar spread is no more than 29 inches. Then, open your back hatch on your 2018 Honda CR-V and measure from the tip of your rear hatch to the back of the front crossbar. If the measurement is more than 54-3/4 inches then you can use the Thule Force XT 22 cu ft # TH6359B. If it's less than 54-3/4 inches but more than 51-1/8 inches then you can use the Thule Force XT 18 cu ft option # TH6358B....
view full answer... - The Yakima SkyBox Cargo Box part # Y07336 that you referenced needs to have the crossbar spread of the roof rack between 24 and 42 inches apart on center.
view full answer... - While I have never had a rooftop cargo box slide on factory crossbars after installation, I do have a suggestion that my provide you with piece of mind. When you install your Malone Cargo16 Rooftop Cargo Box - 16 Cubic ft - Gray, part # MPG902, on your factory crossbars, I suggest that you cut up a bicycle inner tube into small pieces and use the clamps from the cargo box to clamp the rubber around the crossbar. Do not forget to use the enclosed tool to tighten the clamps on your...
view full answer... - From the front mounting hardware on the SportRack Horizon Rooftop Cargo Box # SR7011 to the rear edge of the box there is a distance of 52-1/2 inches. To determine if this will interfere with the hatch on your CR-V simply measure from the center of your front crossbar back to the line where the hatch and roof meet. As long as this measurement is more than 52-1/2 inches the Horizon Cargo Box will work great.
If you find that you have a bit more room to spare on this measurement...
view full answer... - The measurement you're looking for is the rear hatch clearance measurement which is from the center of the front crossbar to the line where the roof and hatch meet on your 2018 Honda CRV. That measurement needs to be 52 1/2 inches for the SportRack Horizon Rooftop Cargo Box to clear your open hatch. The SportRack has a sleek design providing a low profile and would look great on your CRV.
For the Yakima SkyBox 12 Rooftop Cargo Box # Y07334 the rear hatch clearance requires...
view full answer... - I checked with Thule and the Force XT part # TH6358B is a confirmed fit for the factory crossbars of your 2018 Honda CR-V. They don't have hatch clearance info listed but I can help you determine if you'd have the needed clearance. You'll need to measure from the center of the front crossbar back to the seam of your hatch on the roof of the vehicle. If that distance is more than 51-1/8 inches the box will fit and allow the hatch to open all the way. The 16 cubic foot version #...
view full answer... - I did some research and was able to find an option for a kayak carrier you can use on your 53 inch crossbars to fit alongside the Yakima SkyBox 18 Rooftop Cargo Box # Y07336.
What you can use is a kayak carrier from Kuat that will fit the T-slot channels of your crossbars, and allow you to position the carrier so that it has enough space to fit next to the SkyBox. The correct part number is the following:
- Kuat Class 4 V2 Kayak Carrier with Tie-Downs # KU53VR
I added...
view full answer... - The Thule Force XT Rooftop Cargo Box - 18 cu ft - AeroSkin Black # TH6358B fits maximum crossbar dimensions of 3-1/2" wide x 1-11/16" tall and requires a crossbar spread between 23-5/8" and 35-1/2" on center. It also requires 51-1/8 inches between the front crossbar and the line where the roof and hatch meet to confirm there won't be contact with the hatch and you will have full access to your rear cargo. Thule does not confirm the fit, so I recommend taking the measurements...
view full answer... - To mount a cargo box like the Cargo Top part # CTC-18S that you mentioned on your 2018 Honda CR-V does require a roof rack first. A really great option for a roof rack is the Thule Wingbar Evo roof rack that consists of part numbers # TH711420, # TH710501, and # TH145046 which installs easily and gives you the most aerodynamic roof rack that fits your vehicle. This means you'd have minimalized wind noise when compared to other options out there.
I know you are wanting someone...
view full answer... - The Thule Force XL Rooftop Cargo Box - 18 cu ft - AeroSkin Black # TH6358B needs to have 51-1/8 inches from the center of the front crossbar of your roof rack to the seam where your roof and hatch meet. If you have that length or more, you will be able to completely open your hatch without issue on your 2018 Honda CR-V.
If you have the factory crossbars, Thule has fit the following:
Thule Motion XT Alpine Rooftop Cargo Box - 16 cu ft - Black Glossy # TH629506
Thule Motion...
view full answer... - If your older Karrite Cargo Box does not have holes for your u-bolts, then you can drill in the holes.
We've found a good method for this here that involves centering your box on your rack and marking the bolts with paint. From there, you can drill into the box for the bolts.
I've linked to a video below that demonstrates how to do this on the Trunx Rooftop Cargo Carrier, part # TRX44FR. It's for a different box and a different reason, but the application is the same. At...
view full answer... - All of the Yakima Rocketboxes and Skyboxes fit the factory crossbars of your 2018 Honda CR-V Touring so in that regard you are good. The Skybox NX 16 # Y95AV has 3 ribs in the lid, making it much stiffer than other roof boxes. It also has a locking handle versus the push button on the RocketBox # Y07192. They both have dual-side opening and have similar mounting hardware. Basically, the additional price of the Skybox is mostly related to the latching system of the lid. Both box...
view full answer... - The correct hatch clearance dimension for the Inno Wedge 660 part # INBRM660BK that you referenced is 12 inches measured from the rear crossbar center back to the rear hatch seam. At one point this dimension was different like you noticed which is why there is some different info out there. This also will fit a 24 inch crossbar spread like you have as well.
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