Wind noise was negligible with just the rack, and became noticeable with the box only when going over 70 mph. I think I might trade up to the larger size and mount a donut spare tire in there for long trips. I took the luggage cover off and we could reach back to the cooler for drinks while on the road. I didn't have to wedge the back so tightly that you couldn't get to anything, and the passenger compartment was luggage free. I was able to get one big suitcase, a full-sized carry-on bag and a kids roller carry-on bag into the box, which made packing the rest of the car for 2 adults, 2 kids and 5 days leisurely. The key can't be removed while the box is unlocked, FYI. To mount, you loosen the mounts on the inside of the box, adjust them to fit your bars and tighten them down - it took me about 5 minutes, and was a little clumsy to get onto the rack but could do it myself in a pinch. It opens on either side, which made mounting easy. The box didn't require any assembly, unlike the cheaper Thule box I looked at, and was very solid.
Yakima rack hardware to attach a rocketbox manual#
The manual included settings for most cars and went on in 10 minutes with a little bit of trial and error. The rack was inexpensive at $145 and didn't require any add-ons - I was annoyed at Thule and Yakima bars where you need to buy the ends, then buy a "fit kit", then pick the bars you want.
Yakima rack hardware to attach a rocketbox pro#
The locks, mounting hardware, bases and lid supports are the same on each SkyBox regardless of the finish on the lid.I just got back from a 1000 mile trip with my new cargo box - I bought a Sportrack SR1002 rack and Yakima Rocket Box Pro 12 cargo box for my 2014 Plug-in Prius.
The primary difference in the SkyBox PRO is in the high gloss automotive finish. The boxes are all made of high quality durable ABS plastic. The Skybox PRO has two glossy color options: Onyx (black) and Titanium (dark gray). The Skybox Carbonite has a black dimpled surface resembling a golf ball. The original Skybox has slightly textured matte black finish. Q: How do I tell the difference between SkyBox Pro, SkyBox Carbonite and SkyBox?Ī: The only difference between the Skyboxes is the look of the lid and the price. Drilling holes to mount a box in some other way could compromise its design, not to mention, void the warranty. The mounting holes in all of the gear boxes are positioned to optimize durability and compatibility with appropriate crossbar spreads. Q: Can I drill new mounting holes in my gear box?Ī: This is not a good idea. Look in the Fit List or Fit My Car online to see if the SkyBox/RocketBox boxes are options in the list of accessories for your vehicle. We need to consider weight capacity, crossbar spread, hatch clearance and other factors to answer that.
Look in the Fit List or Fit My Car online to see if the SkyBox/RocketBox boxes are options in the list of accessories for your vehicle.Ī: Different vehicles have different capacities. We have also redesigned the mounting hardware to fit a variety of different crossbar shapes. Light weight is important because the lighter the box is, the more weight you can put into it because vehicles can only support so much weight on the roof.Ī: We have done extensive testing on factory racks to see which ones are strong enough to handle a luggage box. We use ABS instead of fiberglass because it is lighter and less expensive, while still being really strong (=maximum value).
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