The design and construction of the Yakima RocketBox exhibit durability, conservation, and security. It does not just offer a big cargo haul it adds glamour to your Subaru WRX with minimal wind noise and fuel consumption. Summing up all these impressive features of the Thule Vector M justifies the significantly higher price tag. The Vector features the SlideLock system to keep your belongings safe, which indicates when the box has been securely locked. You can open the box from both sides with synchronized lid lifters keeping it open for easy loading or unloading of your gear. To prevent the knobs from over-torquing, the threads won’t move an inch even if you keep twisting after the ‘click’ sound. No more guessing how much tightening the attachments require as the lock will ‘click’ when the optimum tension is reached. Installing the 13 cubic feet pound carrier is an easy task thanks to the PowerClick mounting system. This is particularly useful if you are transporting skis or snowboards as it will protect their edges from chipping. A felt liner provides a cushion between your equipment and the box, preventing them from bouncing around as you drive. You can efficiently load, unload or find gear under dark conditions. The interior is painted white and lined with motion sensor subtle gray LED lights that automatically switch on as you open the lid. This makes the box weigh a bit, but it is more stable, durable, and has a 165-pound weight rating. If the mound remains unscathed, internal struts reinforce both the lid and bottom of the box. The Vector is made from high-quality ABS plastic and subjected to numerous durability and static tests. The outer shell has a black metallic or a titan matte finishing with fast-looking, sporty lines which accentuate sporty and executive attributes. If you are looking for a tough, reliable roof box with a luxury design to complement the Subaru WRX STI sleek lines, the Thule Vector ticks all the boxes. Honorable Mention – INNO BRA240BK Ridge Cargo Box Top Choice – Thule Vector M Rooftop Cargo Boxīest Runners-Up – Yakima RocketBox Pro 12 Cargo Boxīudget-Friendly – SPORTRACK SR7095 Skyline XL Cargo Box However, all the featured products in the Subaru WRX Cargo Box Review are compatible with both WRX models from 2009-to 2022. Picking the best cargo box isn’t a walk in the park as the Subaru WRX comes in sedan and hatchback models. They are designed to withstand heavy and large loads, so they will get the job done, whether it’s camping gear, fishing equipment, snowboards, surfboards, or skis. If you are a fan of the outdoors, a roof box becomes necessary to complement the Subaru’s 12 cubic feet cargo space.Ĭargo boxes provide you additional space to store your luggage while on the go, as well as protect the car roof from scratches. As much, it’s not endowed with the largest trunk size as sedans of its size. The door wouldn't need to be full-length, just long enough to point skis into the nose and swing them in.The Subaru WRX is a high-performance compact sports car synonymous with race driving worldwide. I'm sure that hurts the structural integrity of the box, but it would make it much easier to load and would simplify the locking/lifting mechanisms. I don't care which side just make it a big cavity with a swing up door. If I were to redesign this box, keeping the general shape and dimensions, I would try to make it a side-loader. The cost to repair all of that is $30-40 after shipping. Then the rear name plate broke (this is the mounting plate for the same lid support). Our rear lid support went all wonky one summer in the hot sun and it deformed. The latching and support mechanisms take up a good bit of room. Sometimes cargo inside the box interferes with the latching mechanism, but you get pretty good at working through those snags. Throw the box on the car, pull down on the clamps, slide the box back onto the rails, and then 20 turns for each clamp and we are good to go. It's takes me less than five minutes to pull the Rocketbox on or off. For something as long as the Rocketbox 14 (which can fit most snow skis), this is a good value, all-around roof storage solution for the Outback. If you slide the Rocketbox all the way forward, the rear hatch can open without hitting the box. This box fits the 5th generation of Subaru Outback (2015- ) with the integrated roof racks very well.
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