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Category: Sports
Brand: Yakima
Model: 8007178
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Yakima 8007178 Review by jt (NoCal, USA)
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 a ceiling mounted bike lift. See posted photos.
Yakima 8007178 Review by RHB in PA (Pennsylvania)
Shopped cargo boxes for several months in advance of an upcoming beach vacation. We have an '08 Odyssey, and I wanted a box that would minimally encroach on the sunroof. Most of the big boxes are 90" or longer. With a Yakima hitch-mounted bike rack already on board, we narrowed our choices to Yakima for the SKS key system. From there, the choices were Rocketbox 15s or Skybox 16s. Went to the bike shop today, lowered both boxes onto the roof to check size/fit, and the 16s was just right...and thanks to the heavily tapered back end, the box--despite being adjusted to rear of car--does not interfere with the hatch. Even better: the box's front does not extend over the sunroof glass! One interesting note: the two boxes are "officially" 15 and 16 cubic feet, respectively. But if you take Yakima's published dimensions and calculate the volume, the 15s is 15CF, and the 16s is 21(!) cubic feet....it certainly looked much bigger when eyeballed side-by-side with the 15. Box to be mounted on Yakima Railgrab system, which I bought/installed last week. Will re-post/update following our vacation.
Yakima 8007178 Review by C. Martino (Middlesex, NJ United States)
In September of 2010 my wife and I welcomed twins into our home. Our (paid off) 2002 Jeep Liberty instantly became too small to transport our family and all it's required items. For the price of a car payment we were able to save ourselves from having to buy a new car. Installation was a breeze (under 30 minutes) and this cargo box can hold a ton! We broke it out for the first time this past weekend for a short road trip and it performed wonderfully! We were able to get the legs and motor of a Fisher Price Cradle n Swing, My Little Lamb, a Fisher-Price Rainforest Bouncer, a Fisher-Price Rainforest Melodies and Lights Deluxe Gym, a Fisher-Price Rainforest Jumperoo, a changing pad, and a Bumbo Baby Seat, Blue with a tray all in the Skybox. Everything packed in the Skybox arrived safe and sound and in the exact same spot I put it in. On the car the Skybox made little to no discernible noise (it was windy out during our trip there and back, so it's hard to tell if it was noise from the wind or from the Skybox). Overall we a extremely pleased with the product and are looking forward to it's continued use!
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Yakima 8007178::Description
Family camping trips can be a little cramped, as even the smallest tents, sleeping bags, and backpacks take up a ton of space in the car--and that doesn't account for the coolers, camping chairs, canopies, and family dog. Enter the Yakima SkyBox 16 rooftop cargo box, which stores a bunch of your gear in a single, out-of-the-way location. Designed to fit crossbar spreads as short as 24 inches, the SkyBox 16 includes quick-installation mounting hardware that accommodates round, square, and most factory crossbars. More importantly, the SkyBox 16 offers 16 cubic feet of storage space despite its short profile, so you don't have to cram everything in the trunk or back seat. Thanks to the drag-minimizing aerodynamic shape, the cargo box won't dramatically boost your gas consumption on long road trips. Other details include an extra-stiff lid that vibrates less than other cargo boxes and is easier to open and shut with one hand; an integrated track system for such accessories as a cargo net or base pad; a new lid shape that's easier to grip; an improved security latch that keeps your stuff safe; and a matte anti-scratch finish. Also equipped with SKS locks, the SkyBox 16 measures 81 by 36 by 15 inches (L x W x H).
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