I'm looking for something like this.
(http://static-thule-com.r.worldssl.net/ProductImages/Classification_1_root/Image_Hierarchy/ImageFolder_5111/ImageFolder_12126/688BXT_oc_sized_618x408.jpg)
Or this
(http://assets.yakima.com/image/product/skybox-21/size/xlarge/sequence/1)
to go on top of this.
(http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/947/3401/2366700001_large.jpg)
I've never owned a cargo box system before any suggestions?
Have you considered this?
(http://[url=http://www.essentialstyleformen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/mercedes-custom-sprinter.jpg%5Dhttp://www.essentialstyleformen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/mercedes-custom-sprinter.jpg%5B/url%5D)
1st...you'll need crossbars for said box to mount to. these will go from the lengthwise euro rails across the vehicle to support the box.
2nd...my personal preference is to find a box that opens on both sides. Most of them open on 1 side, but the pivot mechanism for opening on both is awefully convenient for the idea of packing things in such a way for quick grabbing. Climbing over the car sometimes just sucks.
3rd...order a couple extra keys...put 1 on your keyring, 1 actually in the car, and then of course the spares at home where and when you need them further on down the road.
I own an older yakima rocket box and a newer thule. Both brands are good. I picked the thule for my new one because the lid lock system is much simpler, like the old yakima.
If you can wait another week - REI usally has a labor day weekend sale on boxes, 20% off.
Otherwise craigslist is a great place to find used ones for half the price of new.
mitt
Quote from: Speeddog on August 26, 2012, 08:57:34 PM
Have you considered this?
(http://[url=http://www.essentialstyleformen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/mercedes-custom-sprinter.jpg%5Dhttp://www.essentialstyleformen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/mercedes-custom-sprinter.jpg%5B/url%5D)
You mean this?
(http://www.essentialstyleformen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/mercedes-custom-sprinter.jpg)
The MPG is worse and I don't need that much space. I just need about the amount of extra space you can put in a roof carrier.
Yes, that.
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