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Originally Posted by Farby
My 2018 SR5 is in need of a cargo box. I am under the impression my best options are a Yakima or Thule. This may all seem a bit silly but I've never had a rack of any kind on any of my vehicles.
i've read some threads from here on the forum and feel like there are some mixed reviews on a few issues. the first being touching the roof and touching the rear hatch when opened between different size boxes.
I don't have factory cross bars so i will need an aftermarket set. Money isn't really an issue and from what i can see bars and a box will cost in the range of $1000-1500.
My requirements are that it be big as hell( i have three kids and we utilize the third row so trunk space is shot), not damage/touch my roof or rear hatch and if I can open the sunroof while it's on that's a bonus. Simplicity of install is also a bonus. I just want something that easily bolts on to my factory side rails.
So which is the best option. Ideally the bars themselves would remain on all the time so aero/noise reduction is important as well. Anybody with experience with any specific models is much appreciated.
Thanks in advance. I really appreciate all the help this forum provides.
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Get the biggest box you can fit*. If lifting the rear gate is an issue for you, you'll have to walk the line to see what combo allows you to lift it. My setup does not allow me to lift the gate, but when I'm using the box I'm also using all three rows, so it's not an issue for me.
I don't think you'll spend more than $1,000 for the set, but also get all the items on discount, and unless you need them quickly, watch REI for discounts. I use the Thule Aeroblades, which have come in handy because I can take them off and let other people use them, but they don't give as much clearance as the standard Thule bars. My Force XL is nice, but it needs lubrication frequently enough, and a friend got sand in it which bound the locking mechanism temporarily. (It may be Force XXL, not XL, but don't remember. It was the largest box being sold at the time)
All that said, I've really enjoyed it, and it was probably under $1k for the set.
*As you can see, I have 2 boxes, and I fill them up. We also exceed the average family size by 1 or 2, so take that into consideration.
** Just realized most of this doesn't read like English. Almost finished my coffee, hope it all makes sense.
Also, this is a good thread:
Photos of Rooftop Cargo Boxes