Rooftop Cargo Box

Instead of the usual cage/basket, we bought a small cargo box to attach to the Yakima bars.  We wanted something small so that it didn't extend up over the solar panel on the roof.  This one was from Amazon and is about 8ft^3 in size.

I set it up to sit as far down in the back as I could to allow easier access.  I also attached it to one side so that the key lock and the opening was easier to reach.  The bottom Yakima bar I didn't move, because one of the sliding mounts was actually non-sliding - they put a screw into the roof there.  The upper bar I slid down to allow the lowest possible setting of the box mounts.

It fits the entire Walker side tent with sides, poles, and curtains, plus a small rolled-up rug.  Nice to free up some storage space in the truck.....


Comments

  • CatDaddyCatDaddy Member Posts: 86
    That's really slick, I love it!
    Adventure Cats living in the Pacific NW USA
    2022 NuCamp T@B 320S Boondock
    2023 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro S Plus AWD
  • KCStevekKCStevek Member Posts: 2
    I have a Thule box and was thinking the same exact thing. Was wondering the affect on gas mileage and whether the wind might catch it and break it? Have you had any experience in high wind at 70 mph? I live in KS and it is windy… thanks
    Steve

    2024 Tab 320 S Black Canyon
    2025 Honda Odyssey
    Kansa City
  • TourDeForthTourDeForth Member Posts: 50
    I have an Acura branded version of the thule roof top cargo box attached to the Yakima  bars of my 320s. I’ve used it in some pretty bad weather, it never leaked even with rain and winds driving at 70 and 80 mph hitting under the front lip. I didn’t really see any effect on my gas mileage, it doesn’t add much to my frontal wind profile.
    2023 T@B 320s Boondock, 2013 Toyota Tacoma TRD 4x4
    John, Northern California
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