Thule cargo roof box....

[jered22]

I am looking for a roof "box" for our travels.. I am looking at these online because no local stores carry these in stock. My problem is that I am looking at the prices being around $500.00 for a "pvc" box and wondering if these things are going to last??? Does anyone have one and is it going to last? I have 3 little girls and my wife who tends to load the truck up for a simple overnight so I desperatly need more cargo room...

 

[walnuts4x4]

I don't have one... but my local Wal-Mart has been carrying some versions of the roof boxes and bags.... just FYI...

 

[SkyJumper]

I bought one awhile back for my Bronco, and you I purchased it at Sears Auto Center for like $199.00. It worked great and I sold it when I sold the Bronco. They mostly are universal fit and come with nylon straps and also clamps to mount them onto roof railings. May want to check them out or go onto Sears.com.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/s_10153_12605_Automotive_Exterior+Accessories_Car+Top+&+Hitch+Carriers

 

[Dib52]

Just an idea here, how about a hitch mounted carrier and waterproof bag combo. I purchased this combination and used it for our 4000 mi round trip during the thanksgiving holiday. The carrier measures 60"x20" and holds 500 lbs. The waterproof bag from Highland really swallows gear and attaches directly to the carrier via d rings. We had 2 large suitcases full of adult clothes, 2 smaller bags with the girls clothes, 3 backpacks and one misc bag stuffed in/on the carrier. Walmart had the carrier for 50 bucks and I used Amazon for the bag at 40. Less than 100 beans for alot more storage. Not to mention what can be saved in fuel mileage not having the roof carrier catching all the air. Just a thought...

 

[2000eb]

i have one of those expandable roof toppers from walmart and at first it was ok it has a smooth inside some kinda waterproofing plastic or something well it didnt hold up too well the outside is good and will still hold gear but damn that inside plastic stuff is flaking off like crazy and gets all over your crap. not to mention most the straps broke so i just used ratchet straps to hold it down i have the tan version of this one
http://www.amazon.com/Rain-X-161040-Water-Resistant-Roof-Cargo/dp/B000CACMMM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1323779638&sr=8-1

 

[GAINMOB]

so do you put luggage in it or put your clothes as is in it??? i've always wondered that...anyone care to link the hitch carrier???

 

[dougmcp]

so do you put luggage in it or put your clothes as is in it??? i've always wondered that...anyone care to link the hitch carrier???

How about here only $49.99 with coupon 53805487 : http://www.harborfreight.com/500-lb-capacity-deluxe-cargo-carrier-66983.html?ccdenc=eyJjb2RlIjoiNTM4MDU0ODciLCJza3UiOiI2Njk4MyIsImlzIjoiNDkuOTkiLCJwcm9kdWN0X2lk%0D%0AIjoiMjA0MiJ9%0D%0A&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=5011a&utm_source=1002

 

[Dib52]

Here's the hitch cargo carrier I purchased.
[URL="http://www.amazon.com/Highland-1042000-Hitch-Mounted-Carrier/dp/B003NBFKDK/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1323796846&sr
The waterproof bag, also from Highland, is in the "Frequently Bought Together" section of the page. And YES, it is truely waterproof as we ran in heavy downpours on the way home from our trip.

 

[Canadian Expy]

I've got a thule roof box they work great for holding alot of crap. of course now I can't really use it with the cargo basket up there. I've thrown ski's and boards in it and no problems.

 

[Nathanialson 08]

We have some in our fleet of rental cars since gm don't make mini vas anymore and so far they are holding up well (even tho its one of the stupidest things to have in a rental fleet when luggage bags are so heavy) and so they are holting up well.

 

[SOLISIMO]

Whatever you decide, take a look at auto anything.com and use coupon code LOYALTY for 15% off.

 

[ZombieSoldier]

I have this that I won on eBay. Worked good for my needs

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=220906427934&index=0&nav=WON&nid=36847390984&trxId=0


Item #220906427934

 

[jered22]

Looks?

So to maintain the good looks of my Expy anyone know where I could look to see pics of these cargo boxes on an expedition?

 

[2k3Expy]

Thule Atlantis 18

I had this for mine and my only complaint was that some hotel parking garages only fit up to 7ft clearance and I would freak out that I was going to hit. Great for the weather and sand from the beach. I even got it to fit my Saturn Vue.