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Yakima RocketBox 11 Roof Box

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The classic long-and-lean, no-nonsense Yakima RocketBox 11 roof box povides storage and easy access to your gear in an aerodynamic design.

Easy handling central locking system; 3 latch points enhance security
Aerodynamic box attaches to your Yakima car top rack (sold separately), returning your car's interior to pilot and crew
Cargo boxes are made from up to 80% recycled ABS plastic; custom, articulated, levered arms support the side-opening lid for easy loading
Rapid-fire installation is quickest and easiest yet—all adjusting and tightening is done from inside the box
Flat bottom is the most versatile option for fitting both narrow and wide crossbar spreads
Compatible with round and square bars, and factory racks
Curbside opening
For theft deterrence, box cannot be removed unless lid is open
SKS lock core included

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Yakima RocketBox 11 Roof Box Customer Reviews

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Yakima RocketBox 11 Roof Box

3.6

(based on 7 reviews)

83%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Easy to install (7)
Easy to use (7)
Lightweight (7)
Stable (3)

Cons

Poor quality (3)

Best Uses

Suv's (5)

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Aug

2009

(10 of 13 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great value

By ScottK

from Tampa, FL

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Durable
Easy To Install
Easy To Use
Lightweight
Stable

Cons

Hinges a little wonky

Best Uses

SUV's

Comments about Yakima RocketBox 11 Roof Box:

I've been searching for something like this because we have three kids and a dog in a mid size SUV. We also like to take a surfboard with us and thus needed room on the roof for that versus a big giant nerd box on the roof. The Yakima looks great, takes up only half the space on top of a Mountaineer and is deep enough to fit about three packed roller bags (versus the shallower Thule) one soft bag, and fit in some miscellaneous junk around them such as individual golf clubs, rackets, poles, etc. We've travelled with it twice now and it's pretty indispensible. It definitely has opened up our comfort in travelling and we don't have to pollute the universe with a giant SUV.

Jun

2010

(5 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Nice Box Just Too Long

By pH Dad

from NoCal, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Easy To Install
Easy To Use
Lightweight

Cons

Doesn't Fit My Car
Scratches Car

Best Uses

Comments about Yakima RocketBox 11 Roof Box:

Got the RocketBox11 to throw on top of my 03 Honda Pilot. Box fits on the factory bars fine. No problems putting on and no noise and no rattle when driving. Feels a bit flimsy when opening and closing but that is typical of these things. Thicker shell boxes are considerably more expensive with the same 100% warranty.
The problem is that even with the cross bars moved all the way to the front and the box clamps all the way back the box is so long that it still gets in the way of the rear hatch. Pain unloading gear from the rear. I couldn't open the rear hatch more then half way and the hatch would still rub on the box which caused the paint to scratch. Yakima stating that this box will "fit" a Honda Pilot (or other similar cars) is like saying a size 12 shoe will fit a size 6 foot. It would not be hard for them (and Thule) to gather the factory dimensions for vehicles and tell you if your cars hatch would actually hit whichever size box you are interested in. Automotive parts dealers do it all the time and that is essentially what this box is...

Jul

2010

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

improved box for kayak, fishing

By maxgang

from Fairfax County, Virginia

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Durable
Easy To Install
Easy To Use
Lightweight
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

SUV's
Trucks

Comments about Yakima RocketBox 11 Roof Box:

Great box for half the top, so bike/kayak/skis, or canoe can go on opposite side. Replaced an older model, this one is much easier to install, fits more variations in cross-bars. Could be too long for some hatchbacks. I use for fishing rods, kayak paddles and gear, tents, anything that may be wet especially returning or going from camp to camp. Would be super for skis and boots. I only wish it was made with each end symmetrical so it could be put on either side with the same aerodynamics, or made to open on either side if asymmetrical. It is designed to open passenger side.

Jan

2012

4.0

great box for the money.

By johnny189

from Oakland, ca

About Me Expert

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Pros

Easy To Install
Easy To Use
Lightweight
Stable

Cons

Doesn't Fit My Car

Best Uses

Large Cars

Comments about Yakima RocketBox 11 Roof Box:

Nice, basic, no frills ski or board box. Long enough for at least 190cm skis. pretty easy install. Only gripe is the rear hatch on my outback hits the box when open, but that's the car's fault.

Jul

2011

3.0

Light and easty to use, but cracked

By BellevueBrian

from Bellevue, WA

About Me Intermediate

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Pros

Easy To Install
Easy To Use
Lightweight

Cons

Weak Construction

Best Uses

SUV's

Comments about Yakima RocketBox 11 Roof Box:

I have a Honda Element with factory roof rack and I can't adjust the spacing of the bars. You can adjust the mounting clamps of the box but even on the narrowest setting it barely works for my car. The front clamps won't fit all the way around the bar for that reason. It still seems very secure though and I've had no problems related to this. Gas mileage is very good even with it on my car and it keeps the rain out. However, after 1 year of use I've noticed cracks in the plastic around a rear mounting bracket. All i've ever loaded in it is campig gear or a small carry-on size suitcase so good thing for the warranty. I'll return it when it gets bad.

Apr

2011

2.0

Affordable but Poor Quality Plastic

By AlaskaFun

from Anchorage, AK

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Pros

Easy To Install
Easy To Use
Lightweight

Cons

Weak Construction

Best Uses

SUV's

Comments about Yakima RocketBox 11 Roof Box:

I bought this as a second box for the roof of my subaru. It survived the drive from Utah to Alaska in winter just fine. However, when I pulled it out of storage this spring there was a large, random crack in the plastic (and not in an area that experiences a lot of stress or pressure like one might expect). I like that this box is made from recycled plastic, but the quality and durability is far below that of my other oldie-but-goodie Yakima box. I also have Yakima bars, towers and ski racks which have all performed well over the years. However "good" the price, this box should have lasted longer then a year of intermittent use.

Jan

2011

(0 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Size matters

By Frozensurfer

from Anchorage AK

About Me On The Mountain

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Pros

Easy To Install
Easy To Use
Lightweight

Cons

Unstable
Weak Construction

Best Uses

SUV's

Comments about Yakima RocketBox 11 Roof Box:

Box was ok, but not great. Too small to put 2 boards, a pair of skis, and some various items. Overall not too impressed with the size. Overall durability was put to the test this morning when my wife drove the SUV into the garage with the box on top.... it didn't fit and was left laying in the driveway with the car in the garage. Yakima offers no support for such an issue. I have just ordered the Rocketbox 16