Troubleshooting a Yakima Skybox with Missing Handle

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Key broke in lock. Took mechanism out to take to locksmith. Skyboxes closed, cannot get open. How can I get open from outside?

asked by: Joe C

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You should be able to open the box from the other side. Once you have the other side open you can then replace the handle you took to the locksmith. Unless the locksmith wasn't able to fix the issue.

If you need replacement handles we carry them, part # Y8880348

expert reply by: Charles S

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Answer 1

I attached a picture that shows instructions for replacing the handle of your Skybox 16 part #Y07336 with the part #Y8880348 that you referenced. This handle hasn't changed since 2014. Depending on which Skybox you have and what year it was…

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Answer 2

Yes, the Replacement SuperLatch Handle Assemblies part #Y8880348 will be a direct replacement for your Yakima SkyBox 16s Rooftop Cargo Box 8007178. It is the exact same assembly that you have attached a photo of. I have attached a list of other…

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Answer 3

Based on what you are describing it sounds like both of the latches need to be replaced. The correct replacement part is the Replacement SuperLatch Handles for Yakima SkyBox Cargo Boxes - Qty 2 #Y8880348. I would try replacing the latches and go from…

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Answer 4

If you have a 2009 or newer Yakima Skybox 16, then you can simply use Replacement SuperLatch Handles #Y8880348. If you don't have 2009+ wing-style latch then unfortunately there are no replacement latches for it. Yakima also does not make…

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Answer 5

If you have a newer Yakima SkyBox NX 16 like part #Y95AV then you should be able to just open the box from the other side. That said, there really isn't a good way to go about opening this without the latch installed. If you like you can try to…

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Answer 6

So that they don't have to translate their instructions into several languages Yakima makes all of their install instructions diagrams as the visual is a "universal" language. Let's see if I can help though. I attached the picture…

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Answer 7

I have attached for you below some instructions for installing the SuperLatch Handles for Yakima SkyBox Cargo Boxes part #Y8880348. If you're having trouble using them after install, I suggest removing them and repeating the steps I have attached…

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Answer 8

The correct replacement handles for a Yakima SkyBox made from 2009 on is the Replacement SuperLatch Handle Assemblies for Yakima SkyBox Rooftop Cargo Boxes #Y8880348. These come in a quantity of two with lock cores and keys, so you have the right…

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Answer 9

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 10

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 11

Hey Andrew! Yes, Furrion does have a Chill Cube model with a heat pump. This was actually just released for aftermarket sale. You will need a complete system to make the switch, new R32 units aren't backwards compatible with old R410A systems.…

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Answer 12

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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