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![]() Hence, it ensures the durability and safeguarding of the materials. These cargo boxes are constructed with high-quality materials like ABS plastic and a sturdy lid. The inside part of this box is fabulous and nicely designed. So I’d say this design feature is superb and highly effective. I almost visited a vast part of Arizona without any wind noise. I didn’t hear any whistles or wind noise during my long journey with my cousin. They’re similar to the dimples on a golf ball, where they increase aerodynamics and decrease road noise. Aerodynamic DesignĬheck out the dimples in the lid. It also won’t interfere with most antennas. For this reason, you can be confident that your box is fully closed before hitting the road.įurther, the rear end of the box is designed to give space for the rear hatches to open. It keeps the key captured until the box is closed securely. As a result, packing or unpacking from whatever side closest to you becomes so convenient. One of the best features is the Skybox’s ability to open from both the left and right sides of the box. Here are the main feature of this cargo box – Easy Loading Now, I’ll tell you the features of the Yakima SkyBox – Features This model is 6 feet 9 inches long, 36 inches wide, 15 inches tall, and weighs 47 pounds. All I can say is that it is awe-inspiring and mind-blowing. I recently bought the Yakima SkyBox 16 Carbonite Cargo Roof Box. It offers various size options, including the SkyBox 12, 16, 18, and 21, catering to different storage requirements. I haven't loaded it down yet, but imagine it might ride even better when full.The Yakima SkyBox series is known for its sleek and aerodynamic design, minimizing wind noise and drag during travel. With a strong wind, I think I can feel it slightly, but again like with the noise it's hard to tell if I am actually feeling it or if it is in my head. Regarding feel, I can barely tell it is there. Truly though, regardless of whether the car is silent or not, I have to work to hear the Skybox noise and can hardly be sure if it is actually what I'm hearing. I can hear it with the a/c and music on just slightly only because it is a different frequency distribution of noise (I have sensitive hearing though). The volume in a silent car is comparable to the a/c on low to medium, maybe 3 bars. Much easier than a canoe though! I can hear some wind noise when it is on, but barely. Plus I wanted to be able to get it on and off by myself, and I can do that, but it is somewhat difficult. I wanted the 21 but didn't want to worry about sizing or the rear hatch touching it. I ended up ordering it directly from the company that is selling it on Amazon for slightly cheaper overall price (RV & Auto Parts, name of vendor, $503 shipped). I just got my Yakima Skybox 16 Carbonite on my 2015 Outback. Probably not a big deal, just a minute or two extra to install/remove.Īnyway, I'm sure there are happy owners of all the main brands. The Thule mount requires you to turn the handle many times to get each one closed. This is good for me as I will be removing and installing it quite often. Flip a clip and it is unlocked (four mounting points like most boxes). The mounting/clamping system is also nice as it has a memory mount. Another selling point was the base of the box was much tougher/stronger than the other boxes I looked at with the exception of maybe the Thule Hyper XL. If you look at the Inno (at least the Wedge series, maybe all of them), the base has a bit of a cutout so the box sits lower/closer to the roof than many other cargo boxes. I turned the stereo off during the drive. ![]() At 65 mph, I was getting 29.3+ mpg highway. At 60 mph, I was getting 34+ mpg highway. I tested the aerodynamics on the way home. I didn't ask what that meant, though I've read a few reviews about people breaking the keys. They carry Inno, Thule and Yakima (maybe more). I bought it from Rack n Road in Sacramento. Today, I bought an Inno Wedge 624 like Jake McCoy (page 2 of this thread). I've been researching cargo boxes for a week or two.
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