It gives you space to access from both sides. The length is just long enough to maximize space but not completely cover the moonroof. I didn't want the overhang and I am happy with both the length and width of the one I purchased. Getting the biggest one possible will likely mean it overhangs the front of your windshield. I bought the carrier for a week long trip to. I suppose you can only mount it a certain distance to the back due to the rear door opening and the spoiler? I was thinking I could get a longer one but probably not. But, looking a yours the length is probably about right. Have you taken a trip with it yet? I too am now considering a cargo carrier. I have it setup so I can mount it on either of my 4 Runners. So you might want to check out Pep Boys - I know these are the low end models, but I made my own mounting points with u Bolts and can mount or remove the box myself in less than 10 minutes. So I get home and my friend comes over and I start telling him how I got the killer deal on the Thule Sidekick for $49.00, after a few minutes he points out the sticker on the side of the cargo box that says Mountaineer (I didn't notice that when I bought it), so I run into the house and get on the internet to make sure I didn't get ripped off and found out it sells for about $400.00 - Score
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Get up to the counter to pay for it and it keeps coming up for $49.00, they call the manager and after messing around with the bar code thing, he says go ahead and sell it for $49.00. The model I was interested in had a sign underneath it for $199.00, called the Sidekick - they store these thing up high on the shelf, so I had them get it down so I could look at it, after inspecting it I said, OK Ill take it. I personally think the cargo boxes are over priced, Saying that, I got a killer deal on a Thule Mountaineer for $49.00 from Pep boys. Given 4wheeling, camping, and you never know who is parked next to you and such. Cost wise the Thule was about 50 bucks more but overall I decided the option of opening either side was probably going to be worth it in the end. Yakima makes only one box shorter than 81 inches.and that was 58"x38"x15" and also has 15 ft^3 of space. The Thule Ascent 1500 had 15 ft^3 of space and is 67"x35"x16" and weights 35 lbs. I didn't want a box to hang over the windshield so I went towards the smaller sizes. Both boxes are almost the same but the Thule is a bit longer. Both Yakima and Thule offer quick latching systems. I ordered the Thule box and it should be here the end of the week. Doesn't really matter - the wind noise with a cargo box (any I would think), makes opening the roof unbearable. Thanks for the feedback in advance.S hulyĪ bit late but I went with a Yakima - they had mounts that allow quick latching to the stock rack crossmembers (Thule may offer this as well).Īs far as the moon roof goes - my box covers half of it. (Yes.I am aware the moonroof can still be opened and tilted.but the view will be blocked and the airflow will be changed.)įor those people who currently own a cargo box and a t4r with a moonroof.what is the preferred tradeoff? Cover the moonroof and have dual opening or have most of the moonroof uncovered and have only the passenger side open of the box. So the tradeoff for one is the lack of dual opening vs fully covering the moonroof. The Thule opens on both sides but covers almost the whole moonroof.
only opens on one side but covers less of the moonroof. They are basically the same in storage capacity. The Yakima Rocketbox 15s is 58in long or the Thule Ascent 1500 is 67in long. I have narrowed down my choice to one of two models. I haven't owned a cargo box for the roof rack before so I wanted some input.
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