Roof rack recommendation please ?

Beast_Ed · Jan 28, 2010

I have a Subaru Legacy and need a rocket box for ski crap and then whatever else my wife wants to bring when we travel (kitchen sink?).

My boards are 182s so I don't think I can get a smaller box. I'd also like a box I can bring with me to the next car, when I upgrade to the Range Rover - lol.

Any thoughts for me?

B-Stead

andyzee · Jan 28, 2010

Beast_Ed said:
I have a Subaru Legacy and need a rocket box for ski crap and then whatever else my wife wants to bring when we travel (kitchen sink?).

My boards are 182s so I don't think I can get a smaller box. I'd also like a box I can bring with me to the next car, when I upgrade to the Range Rover - lol.

Any thoughts for me?

B-Stead

Thule or Yakima are both good, suggestion, don't skimp on size. I got a smaller one and it meets my needs, but if I were to buy one again, I would get a bigger one.

Philpug · Jan 29, 2010

Yakima SkyBox Pro 16 is a great option.

SKIQUATTRO · Jan 29, 2010

go with the Yak box with the handle to close/open...witht the Thule boxes you use the key to open/close and if you use too much force the key will snap in the lock and you wont be able to open or close your cargo box.....I wanted the Yak, but i needed the box for a trip and noone had the size i needed so i had to get the thule....wont make that mistake again

wa-loaf · Jan 29, 2010

Philpug said:
Yakima SkyBox Pro 16 is a great option.

I've got an older version of this. My 186 Wateas are a tight squeeze. Anything smaller should be fine.

SkiDork · Jan 29, 2010

I have a Thule Atlantis 2100 on my Burban. My 190 BROs fit fine in there. I can fit about 10 pairs of skis in it.

wa-loaf · Jan 29, 2010

1600 is about as big as you can go with the subaru wagon or the rear hatch won't open.

Beast_Ed · Jan 29, 2010

So it sounds like the Yakima box is superior, due to the opening/closing latch vs. the key. And that I should go with something big, but not too big so the Subie rear hatch opens.

Anyone know about cross bars vs rails to hold the thing?

wa-loaf · Jan 30, 2010

Do you have the factory rack on your subi?

Beast_Ed · Jan 30, 2010

wa-loaf said:
Do you have the factory rack on your subi?

No, I have the Legacy with the two sunroofs, a 2004 model. It has rails down the side, but nothing across the middle of the roof.

I'm going to go to a few sporting good stores today to see if I can learn more. Then maybe shop online or on craig's list.

B-Stead

wa-loaf · Jan 30, 2010

You'll need to get some cross bars. If you get Thule/Yakima bars, you might be able to get a bigger box since it will sit up higher.

mlctvt · Jan 30, 2010

I've got a Subaru box for sale but it's actuallly a Thule, Brand new never installed. $275.00. I'll PM you

It came with my '05 Subaru Legacy that I bought used. The original owner bought the box but never mounted it on the car.

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