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Yakima SkyBox Pro 16s Roof Box

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    Yakima SkyBox Pro 16s Roof Box

    • $599.00
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    Item # 784510

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    Turn your car into a gear-hauling machine with the Yakima SkyBox Pro 16s. It keeps all of your dirty gear out of your car and the aerodynamic shape helps keep fuel bill down.

    • SkyBox Pro series dons a sleek automotive finish that resists scratches
    • Aerodynamic design reduces drag, resulting in less noise and more stability
    • Lid is now 50% stiffer than other Yakima cargo boxes for reduced vibration; 1-handed opening and closing is as easy as pie
    • Rapid-fire installation is quickest and easiest yet—all adjusting and tightening is done from inside the box
    • Dual side opening conveniently allows the box to be opened from either the right or left side
    • Smooth-action support lets the lid lift effortlessly; wide-mouth opening is easy to load and unload
    • Lid shape is easy to grab regardless of the size of your hands
    • New and improved easier-to-use SuperLatch™ design can be operated with 1 hand and ensures your lid is locked
    • SkyBox Pro series has an integrated track system, allowing you to use the included cargo net and a cargo pad to secure and protect your gear during transport
    • Cargo boxes are made from up to 80% recycled ABS plastic
    • Fits round, square or most factory-rack crossbars (sold separately); fits crossbar spreads as short as 24 inches
    • SKS lock cores included

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    Yakima SkyBox Pro 16s Roof Box Specs
    Specification
    Description
    Best use
    Travel
    Dual side
    453.1 liters
    27,648 cubic inches
    6 pairs
    4 boards
    Yes
    No
    81 inches
    36 inches
    15 inches
    47 pounds
    Box opening
    Gear capacity (L)
    Gear capacity (cu. in.)
    Ski load capacity
    Snowboard load capacity
    Internal straps
    One-handed opening
    Length (in.)
    Width (in.)
    Height (in.)
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    Yakima SkyBox Pro 16s Roof Box Customer Reviews

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    Yakima SkyBox Pro 16s Roof Box
     
    4.7

    (based on 23 reviews)

    100%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Stable (23)
    • Easy to install (21)
    • Easy to use (21)
    • Durable (19)
    • Lightweight (17)

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Suv's (14)
      • Large cars (7)
      • Luxury cars (5)
      • Small cars (5)
        • Reviewer Profile:
        • Intermediate (12), Advanced (4), Beginner (3)
        • Was this a gift?:
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      Reviewed by 23 customers

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      4.0

      Listen up

      By Goomer

      from Kent, WA

      About Me Intermediate

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      Pros

      • Easy To Install
      • Easy To Use
      • Lightweight
      • Looks great
      • Stable

      Cons

      • Finish Weak

      Best Uses

      • SUV's

      Comments about Yakima SkyBox Pro 16s Roof Box:

      Hello Honda Pilot owners it is for you that I wrote this review specifically. I own a 2012 Honda Pilot - so if you have anything from 2009 to now you're with me. I have a growing family, and I wanted to put a box up top of the Pilot that would give us the space without killing MPG, look nice, and be a quality product. Well, if you've got a Pilot you've realized that your limited, the roof span longitudinally (that is - length wise) is short. So here's the deal - if you want the lift gate to open without hitting this storage box - and there is no other that will work better in any other configuration, just try it - then get the Yakima Whispbar S17 kit with the Honda factory rails and put this box up on top. Flat out works. I can open my liftgate and I have about a half inch of clearance, and that's all I need! It opens! I'm convinced that after my research there is no better solution for the Pilot. You NEED the Yakima Whispbar S17 kit, it puts the box up higher than the Honda factory crossbars, trust me, it matters.

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      4.0

      I like it.

      By Old Dawg

      from Elkridge, MD

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      Pros

      • Durable
      • Easy To Install
      • Easy To Use
      • Lightweight
      • Quiet
      • Stable

      Cons

        Best Uses

          Comments about Yakima SkyBox Pro 16s Roof Box:

          Bought this to load my bulkies... sleeping bags, pillows... and other things that take up a lot of space in the car, but are relatively light weight. Have driven in heavy rain and wind without incident... or leak. It's relatively quiet at highway speeds. Beats zippered bags. Locks securely. Will travel coast to coast soon. Happy to have this on my roof.

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          5.0

          Yakima SkyBox Pro

          By BarbBrownREI

          from Spokane, WA

          About Me Beginner

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          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Durable
          • Easy To Install
          • Easy To Use
          • Lightweight
          • Stable

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • SUV's

            Comments about Yakima SkyBox Pro 16s Roof Box:

            Best answer to traveling with 4 folks with luggage and christmas presents!

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            5.0

            Great added storage 2012 Subaru Legacy

            By Amidroc

            from Elk Grove, CA

            About Me Intermediate

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            Pros

            • Durable
            • Easy To Install
            • Easy To Use
            • Lightweight
            • Quiet At Freeway Speed
            • Stable

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Large Cars
              • Subaru Legacy
              • SUV's

              Comments about Yakima SkyBox Pro 16s Roof Box:

              Living in Elk Grove/Sacramento we plan trips up to South Lake Tahoe. During winter we would take our Subaru Legacy for the AWD rather than the FWD Honda Odyssey minivan. Since the Subaru doesn't have as much cargo capacity as the Odyssey I looked at getting the roof top cargo box as an alternate solution.

              After much reasearch I found this to be the best one out there in terms of price, size (in relation to the car) and storage capacity. I have a couple bike racks that i left up there but during trips in the snow i dont think i would be doing much bike riding. If it decided to i could take one bike rack down and just slide the Sky box over further to allow the bike pedals to clear.

              I am very happy with the box. Even during spirited driving I hardly hear it up there. I did loose about 1 MPG during normal driving though.

              It does take two people to load the box on top of the car though but it's not too bad. I could probably manage the job if I laid a heavy moving blanket down.

              The way the box gets secured to the bars is top notch. Much easier that the Thule box I have used in the past. Once it's locked in, it's not going anywhere.

              I would recommend this to anyone. Especially Subaru Legacy owners looking for extra cargo carrying room.

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              5.0

              Sleek and durable

              By CUT

              from Santa Fe, New Mexico

              About Me Intermediate

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              Pros

              • Beautiful sleek design
              • Durable
              • Lightweight
              • Stable
              • Stylish

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Complements Audi Avant
                • Luxury Cars

                Comments about Yakima SkyBox Pro 16s Roof Box:

                Adds additional space on top without distracting from the car style. Complements and blends well with mid-size wagons. Does not seem to affect the car's driving ability. Little or minimal additional wind/ambient noise while driving.

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                5.0

                Great!

                By AK/Cali Sarah

                from Alaska.....to Arizona =)

                About Me Intermediate

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                Pros

                • Durable
                • Easy To Install
                • Easy To Use
                • Lightweight
                • Stable

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • SUV's

                  Comments about Yakima SkyBox Pro 16s Roof Box:

                  I needed extra storage on my Jeep Liberty to assist me in moving from Alaska to Arizona for school. (I didn't want to deal with renting a U-haul so it was whatever I could fit into my SUV.) The storage is excellent. I can open it from the driver or passenger side. The only lame part is that the storage is up high and I'm only 5'3" so I have to open the rear passenger door and climb up my Jeep to access my storage. My shortness can't be helped and I wouldn't tade my Jeep for anything so I'm ok with a climbing commitment. Oh and Since I'm short I had to ask my 6'2" roommate to come out and help me lift it onto my car roof. Besides that part I managed the tightening and attachments myself without any trouble. And this product doesn't whistle or make contact with the metal on your roof.... so no worries regarding scratches, noises, or vibrations.I would totally recommend this product!!! It's a little pricy but you get a warranty that you can't get if you grab one off of [@]. A note on that.... I looked at [@] and I found only really old models or storage that had lots of missing/broken parts!! I don't recommend snagging one of these second hand if you can afford not to. REI has a great return policy if this thing has any manufacture issues and whatnot! I love you REI!!!I bought a bike rack too! I'm loving it!!!

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                  5.0

                  Great

                  By RodneyRuxin

                  from Warner Robins, GA

                  About Me Intermediate

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                  Site Member

                  Pros

                  • Durable
                  • Easy To Install
                  • Easy To Use
                  • Lightweight
                  • Stable

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                      Comments about Yakima SkyBox Pro 16s Roof Box:

                      Just used the skybox on a 4000 miles roadtrip and it worked like a champ. Installed on a 2009 Outback with no interference with the hatch or spoiler. Way quieter then expected and kept everything dry.

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                      5.0

                      works well

                      By MandEmSC

                      from Lancaster, SC

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                      Pros

                      • Easy To Install
                      • Easy To Use
                      • Roomy
                      • Stable

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Subaru Outback

                        Comments about Yakima SkyBox Pro 16s Roof Box:

                        Just returned from a twelve hour round trip, all highway, and the Skybox did well. My main concern going into the trip was the stability of it. I kept the moonroof open to keep an eye on the front end. It does get buffeted some at highway speed but not enough to question its construction. Even in strong crosswinds and passing 18 wheelers you hardly know its up there. There was some wind noise but it was barely noticeable above the sound of Thomas the Train coming from the backseat. I attached it to our 2011 Subaru Outback and it fits perfectly. Back hatch opens fully with plenty of clearance. I've burned two full tanks of gas with the Skybox and my MPG decreased by about 2. Not bad considering how much extra stuff you can bring along. We packed three carry on suitcases and a large canvas bag in it with room to spare. The gargantuan double stroller, along with the pack and play, etc., occupied the way back. Our clothes were hot when we arrived but since it was 105 degrees outside, I won't hold it against the Skybox (we referred to it as the "Hotbox" for most of the trip). The cargo net is included with the Pro and works well. It doesn't span the entire length of the box but some sturdy hooks inside accept regular bungee cords well. A pad is also included but I didn't use it. I sprung for the titanium color since it came close to matching the car. Worth it? I guess so. We used our REI credit card so we'll get some dividend back as well. Downside: the price, but if you have two kids like we do and are considering a bigger car you could pay five times as much and still come out way ahead. It is heavier than I thought but still able to be handled by one person. It's about 50 lbs. With two people its easy to get on an off. Only time will tell how durable it is. The shell I'm not worried about. My guess is that if anything breaks it will be the hinges, the locks or the clamps. They seem durable but they are mostly plastic. You have to make those parts out of plastic, however, or the thing would weigh 100 lbs. It was a good buy in my mind as soon as I was driving home from REI in North Charlotte, empty, new Skybox attached, and saw a family pulled over whose makeshift tarp and bungee roof ball had exploded its contents all over interstate 77. Never with the Skybox!!!

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                        4.0

                        One of the best cargo boxes available

                        By All-weather participant

                        from Alaska

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                        Pros

                        • Durable
                        • Easy To Install
                        • Easy To Use
                        • Lightweight
                        • Secure
                        • Stable
                        • Versatile

                        Cons

                        • Hard to close when full

                        Best Uses

                        • Large Cars
                        • Luxury Cars
                        • Small Cars
                        • SUV's

                        Comments about Yakima SkyBox Pro 16s Roof Box:

                        I was looking for the most affordable option for adding carrying capacity, but after trying out several boxes ended up falling for this one.
                        The Thule Atlantis almost got me, but the SkyBox Pro 16s delivered everything I wanted, and matched the car too.
                        Still undecided I asked the salesman to help me see how the sizing would work for my Forester and once we had it installed, I decided to take it.
                        Installation was a piece of cake, easy access from either side, three latches per-side, tremendous capacity and heavy duty construction in an attractive packaging which will look good on any vehicle clinched it for me.
                        The main concern I had after reading other reviews was durability of the closing system, but now that I've been using it for a while I can only suggest that you never force it shut, which should go without saying.
                        The three latches need to all engage before it will lock and allow the key to be removed and it works very easily by just working them into fully closed position, starting first with any area that doesn't appear to be fully closed. If it still refuses to close, it's time to resituate whatever may be in the way.

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                        5.0

                        It doesn't get better.

                        By kennedyd3

                        from Redlands, Ca.

                        About Me Advanced

                        See all my reviews

                        Pros

                        • Durable
                        • Easy To Install
                        • Easy To Use
                        • Lightweight
                        • Stable

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Large Cars
                          • Luxury Cars
                          • Small Cars
                          • SUV's

                          Comments about Yakima SkyBox Pro 16s Roof Box:

                          Using it for camping gear. Have a Honda civic so need as much space inside as possible. It is amazing how much this holds. It is like the clown bus at the circus.

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