It's never too early to watch craigslist for a roof cargo box for skis for next winter.
2016 CX-9. I have the rails, so I'll get the Mazda crossbars. (Anyone want to sell me crossbars?) Mazda 0000-8L-N11 crossbars cost about $175 from the mail order outlets, they have a 200# weight rating, and are wide enough for my needs. I don't see a need for $550 Thule or Yakima bars.
I'm looking at the usual suspects, Yakima and Thule. Anyone have a preference among the two? Why? I haven't owned a cargo box.
I think I want a low one for better aerodynamics and to fit into some of the places I'll park. I probably need a box about 36" wide or so for 5 or 6 pairs of skis. Probably need one nearly 7' long.
What do I need to know?
2016 CX-9. I have the rails, so I'll get the Mazda crossbars. (Anyone want to sell me crossbars?) Mazda 0000-8L-N11 crossbars cost about $175 from the mail order outlets, they have a 200# weight rating, and are wide enough for my needs. I don't see a need for $550 Thule or Yakima bars.
I'm looking at the usual suspects, Yakima and Thule. Anyone have a preference among the two? Why? I haven't owned a cargo box.
I think I want a low one for better aerodynamics and to fit into some of the places I'll park. I probably need a box about 36" wide or so for 5 or 6 pairs of skis. Probably need one nearly 7' long.
What do I need to know?