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| Yakima SkyBox 16s Rooftop Cargo Box |
14 Jul |
- Rooftop cargo box with 16 cubic feet of total storage space
- Quick-installation hardware fits round, square, and most factory crossbars
- Aerodynamic shape minimizes drag; extra-stiff lid is easy to open
- Super Latch Security ensures your lid is secure to its base, and your stuff is safe
- Equipped with SKS locks; measures 81 x 36 x 15 inches (L x W x H)
Product Description
Family camping trips can be a little cramped, as even the smallest tents, sleeping bags, and backpacks take up a ton of space in the car–and that doesn’t account for the coolers, camping chairs, canopies, and family dog. Enter the Yakima SkyBox 16 rooftop cargo box, which stores a bunch of your gear in a single, out-of-the-way location. Designed to fit crossbar spreads as short as 24 inches, the SkyBox 16 includes quick-installation mounting hardware that accommoda… More >>
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July 14th, 2010 at 9:03 pm
Installed in less than 10 minutes (Toyota Highlander) by myself and held three large duffel bags, beach toys, kites and boogie boards all destined for a beach week. Opening from both sides is super easy and makes loading and unloading a snap. I love the feature that doesn’t let you remove the key if the hatch isn’t closed all the way.
As we were driving the 300 miles down to NC, I checked out all of the other brands and sizes on neighboring SUVs and feel that we definitely “won” with our Yakima purchase.
I have used others in the past and this one outperforms and is roomier than most.
Rating: 5 / 5
July 14th, 2010 at 11:24 pm
The unit’s latches failed after less than a year but the customer service was awesome. They promptly sent out a new unit and due to the logistics of us being in Alaska they didn’t ask for the old one back. So far the new one is working out great. I treat the latch with kit gloves now though just in case. It seems sturdier but it is only plastic. Hopefully it lasts.
Rating: 4 / 5
July 15th, 2010 at 12:43 am
Shopped cargo boxes for several months in advance of an upcoming beach vacation. We have an ‘08 Odyssey, and I wanted a box that would minimally encroach on the sunroof. Most of the big boxes are 90″ or longer. With a Yakima hitch-mounted bike rack already on board, we narrowed our choices to Yakima for the SKS key system. From there, the choices were Rocketbox 15s or Skybox 16s. Went to the bike shop today, lowered both boxes onto the roof to check size/fit, and the 16s was just right…and thanks to the heavily tapered back end, the box–despite being adjusted to rear of car–does not interfere with the hatch. Even better: the box’s front does not extend over the sunroof glass! One interesting note: the two boxes are “officially” 15 and 16 cubic feet, respectively. But if you take Yakima’s published dimensions and calculate the volume, the 15s is 15CF, and the 16s is 21(!) cubic feet….it certainly looked much bigger when eyeballed side-by-side with the 15. Box to be mounted on Yakima Railgrab system, which I bought/installed last week. Will re-post/update following our vacation.
Rating: 4 / 5
July 15th, 2010 at 2:43 am
Works great and fits my Honda Pilot w/ factory crossbars.
This box is built noticeably sturdier when compared to some of the less expensive or older models. However, I’m not convinced the shell really needs to be thicker than other boxes including their own since they all come with a 100% lifetime warranty. I have never heard of problems with the boxes being damaged unless they fly off your car. The thicker shell does add to the weight of the box. At 47 pounds it is five pounds more than the comparable RocketBox 16. Honestly, I was looking for the cheapest one I could find that was long enough to fit skis and snowboards (this one is 81 inches-skis can be angled to get a few more inches if needed) and sit on top of my Honda Pilot without getting in the way of the rear hatch. Again, all Yaks and Thules have a 100% factory warranty and if you get them from rei they will stand by their stuff forever. I don’t consider this one “cheap” at all but, it was the only that fit my needs. It is well made and the amenities are nice (e.g. dual side opening, internal tie-downs, nicer lock). The quick connect latches on the inside that hold the box to your bars are actually really nice and super convenient (all boxes have these now). No noise or rattle when driving. Mileage definitely suffers but, what would you expect with the added bulk and weight of the box and your extra cargo. And when I say “extra cargo”, I mean things like missiles, baby…
When not on my car, I stow the Yak SB16s on the ceiling of my garage with the Racor PBH-1R Ceiling-Mounted Bike Lift. See posted photos.
Rating: 4 / 5
July 15th, 2010 at 3:26 am
This is simply a great product. As the product description says, if you want somewhere to stash your camping gear other than around your kids’ ears, then this is the right solution for you. Easy install for us as we have Yakima bars already, and it’s actually quieter with the box on our roof than just the bars alone. And more secure storage than our previous solution which was to pack our sleeping bags etc into two Perception Swifty kayaks on our roof !!
Rating: 5 / 5