Posers with Roof Boxen
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Christophe Noel
Expedition Leader
I use a Thule Ascent 1100 all the time. It's very low profile, fits skis nicely and mounts in a few minutes. I never thought of cargo boxes as poser-gear. To be honest, there's probably more box-clad Subarus getting out into the wilds than many of the uber exotic overlander rigs in the world.
Cabrito
I come in Peace
"water proof" I'd say no, but darn near. On my two older Yakima ones I have never had anything get wet. I always pack as if it could get wet but never had issue. Even in the one that has the mangled foam around the edge.
I think it's a non issue for me.
Wes Craiglow
Member
HILLLL-arious! Regan is great. Good find.
Far far north
New member
Two is always better than one... 
kai38
Explorer
Years ago (17) I traded a Burley trailer for a Barrcrafters cargo roof box made to carry about 5 pairs of skis. I moved it from one car to another and it went on every trip I took, skiing or on family trips. It was covered with so many stickers of places we went we had to start on the inside. I sold it not long ago one of the selling point the buyer liked was it was covered in the stickers. He promised to continue the tradition and place a sticker where ever they traveled to. Wish I had a picture of it.
refried
Adventurer
Two is always better than one...
I keep two on my Subaru all winter (sometimes for years),
I can load one up with snowboards and the other with clothes and gear I want to keep dry and have the car empty exept for passengers.
The bags made to fit in the Thule boxes are great, they make packing much easier.
Mighty Dodge Ram
Explorer
I've used a Yakima SkyBox 16short on my Element and now the Burb for several years. Skis, boards, crap, etc. No leakage but...make sure that no gear is forcing the top up past the bottom lip by any amount whatsoever! The slipstream will catch it and rip the lid up and off. Don't ask how I know this...:sombrero
elmo_4_vt
Explorer
I have one (Thule 1600) on my Outback... Mounts on the stock rack in 5 minutes, dismounts in less. It's on for trips, sits in a rope sling over top of the car all other times. No soft seals in mine, and I've never had anything get wet. Just two pieces of plastic that are pretty close to each other on the base and top. Very nice to put baby stuff and clothes in there and carry the dog, two kids, two adults and cooler in the car. Makes the long trips very enjoyable, poser or not.
I think they are both quality. The cheaper Thules you see at ohter retailers, I think it is called the "frontier" was really flimsy. I bought it and I could feel it moving around on my rack. I quickly returned it and bought a yakima skybox 16. The newer ones allow you to open from either side, which has come in handy depending if I have a bike or kayak mounted on the other side.
I've never had any water leakage, and there is no seal that I'm aware of.
Tip for box owners: I had a cheap sleeping pad from walmart or target that was given to me. I think it was only $5-10. I was about to throw it away and had an idea to put in in the bottom of my box. Mounted it with velcro tape, so it is removeable, but never had to. It is great for when you have somewhat loose items that could rattle around. I used to hear my kayak paddles bang around on bumps, but this really helped.
R_Lefebvre
Expedition Leader
Interesting about the waterproofness. Thanks. I guess I prejudged incorrectly.
Cabrito
I come in Peace
Actually Rob,
I made the same assumptions before I got mine, and I still do worry about it a little. I still plan for it leaking just the same. I don't put anything in there in a way that a little leaking would do any harm. Or at least I try to.