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Thinking about roof top accessories, what is your preference: a roof basket or a roof box? Why?
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Interesting to see that there is not a Yakima cargo box in Racks and Carriers - Exterior | Customize Your FordThinking about roof top accessories, what is your preference: a roof basket or a roof box? Why?
because it is so heavy, it seems to me to be a non-starter if you have a moonroof. but happy to hear alternative viewsHow about a platform? Yakima LocknLoad looks pretty great.
I'm considering a roof box since I would likely only be using it on longer trips and would want the contents protected from the elements during the drive. Given the weight restrictions on the roof, I don't think I'd want to put anything too bulky or heavy on the roof anyway. A basket is probably more versatile, but I don't know what I would use it for that a box couldn't likely do easier/better.Thinking about roof top accessories, what is your preference: a roof basket or a roof box? Why?
I have a hitch carrier I use all the time - its great. Just put everything that can't get wet in a dry bag. Then can easily hold hundreds of pounds.Another option would be a hitch carrier and some totes. I had a Yakima box years ago and it was a PITA to open (hinge arms would always pop out), bulky to store when not in use, etc.
This is another option I'm looking at. Thoughts on the carrier w/totes on the hitch vs. a hitch mounted box?Another option would be a hitch carrier and some totes. I had a Yakima box years ago and it was a PITA to open (hinge arms would always pop out), bulky to store when not in use, etc.
We use a hitch carrier with totes. I believe it's a more flexible setup. Without the totes we can strap trash to the carrier for a trip to the dump. And totes are easier to store. We hang the carrier on a wall when not in use. For those with the room, we bought a small pull behind trailer. 3.5 x 5 ft. That little trailer has been one of the best buys. We use it a lot.This is another option I'm looking at. Thoughts on the carrier w/totes on the hitch vs. a hitch mounted box?
There is a dump "in town" that I have to take all the garbage to when we leave the cabin, which usually means I have to do that before I can pack the car to avoid spills, stains, etc. This could potentially solve that issue as well.We use a hitch carrier with totes. I believe it's a more flexible setup. Without the totes we can strap trash to the carrier for a trip to the dump. And totes are easier to store. We hang the carrier on a wall when not in use. For those with the room, we bought a small pull behind trailer. 3.5 x 5 ft. That little trailer has been one of the best buys. We use it a lot.
We've never used any special totes. I personally prefer using the bungee netting to strap everything down. We do have to watch placement of the bungee when using our Forester. The exhaust burned through the bungee. Never happened on the Wrangler or the escape. A Sport is replacing the Forester.There is a dump "in town" that I have to take all the garbage to when we leave the cabin, which usually means I have to do that before I can pack the car to avoid spills, stains, etc. This could potentially solve that issue as well.
Any specific carrier, totes or cordage you recommend for securing the totes?
So I suppose you are talking about something like: https://www.homedepot.com/p/CURT-60-x-24-Black-Steel-Basket-Cargo-Carrier-Folding-2-Shank-500-lbs-18153/205631490I have a hitch carrier I use all the time - its great. Just put everything that can't get wet in a dry bag. Then can easily hold hundreds of pounds.
Thats the same one Ive been using. Yea you can't keep it on while hitting steep inclines. BUT, you can fit a ton of stuff on one.So I suppose you are talking about something like: https://www.homedepot.com/p/CURT-60-x-24-Black-Steel-Basket-Cargo-Carrier-Folding-2-Shank-500-lbs-18153/205631490
it sounds like a good solution for a lot of uses. And could still do the basket on top.
I suppose this will negatively impact departure angle ?