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(More customer reviews)Works great and fits my Honda Pilot w/ factory crossbars.
This box is built noticeably sturdier when compared to some of the less expensive or older models. However, I'm not convinced the shell really needs to be thicker than other boxes including their own since they all come with a 100% lifetime warranty. I have never heard of problems with the boxes being damaged unless they fly off your car. The thicker shell does add to the weight of the box. At 47 pounds it is five pounds more than the comparable RocketBox 16. Honestly, I was looking for the cheapest one I could find that was long enough to fit skis and snowboards (this one is 81 inches-skis can be angled to get a few more inches if needed) and sit on top of my Honda Pilot without getting in the way of the rear hatch. Again, all Yaks and Thules have a 100% factory warranty and if you get them from rei they will stand by their stuff forever. I don't consider this one "cheap" at all but, it was the only that fit my needs. It is well made and the amenities are nice (e.g. dual side opening, internal tie-downs, nicer lock). The quick connect latches on the inside that hold the box to your bars are actually really nice and super convenient (all boxes have these now). No noise or rattle when driving. Mileage definitely suffers but, what would you expect with the added bulk and weight of the box and your extra cargo. And when I say "extra cargo", I mean things like missiles, baby...
When not on my car, I stow the Yak SB16s on the ceiling of my garage with the Racor PBH-1R Ceiling-Mounted Bike Lift. See posted photos.
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