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Interior/Exterior Cargo Box Help for new roof rack

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Old Dec 17, 2003 | 04:19 PM
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Can anyone point me in the right direction for a cargo box that will fit on top of the roof rack?

It seems like the only ones I can find on the net or in stores are too long, too wide, etc. What is everyone using?


 
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Old Dec 21, 2003 | 12:52 PM
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You are right all of the roof top boxes are out of proportion to the size of the car. In the end I bought the Mini Box. Yes, it's expensive but the only viable option for my needs.
 
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Old Dec 24, 2003 | 11:05 AM
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Just an update for anyone who had a similiar question.

We ended up with a box from Sears (even though I hate shopping there) and it is the perfect size. 15 cubic feet, a little sporty number made by thule just for sears. It was on sale this weekend for $160, so we went with it since the mont blanc rack was an ouch in the pocketbook.
I think the only real drawback is it opens from the rear rather than the side, but my wife and I can lift it loaded onto the rack no problem because the mini is short, so we usually load it before I fit it onto the roof rack.
Its definately a good, sturdy box that fits the car and didn't cost $400 from the dealer.
 
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Old Dec 28, 2003 | 05:44 PM
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>>Just an update for anyone who had a similiar question.
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>>We ended up with a box from Sears (even though I hate shopping there) and it is the perfect size. 15 cubic feet, a little sporty number made by thule just for sears.

Can you post some pictures?
 
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Old Dec 29, 2003 | 04:15 PM
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Sure, I'll get some pics. We just got back from our whirlwind christmas tour of parents, grandparents, etc. I'll snap some tomorrow when it's light out.
 
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