SportRack Vista XL Rear Opening Cargo Box,Black

We bought this to use on my 2017 Subaru Outback for our 2200 mile, 4 day road trip when we recently moved from CA to IL. It was easy to install, and fit on the crossbars perfectly. It was fairly lightweight too. I drove with it on my car for about 3 weeks while it was empty, prior to our trip, even though I know I wasn't supposed to, and it was fine (all local roads, no highways though). It held all 3 of our suitcases plus some pillows and blankets. It was a huge help for storage during the drive since my car was packed, as I had two 30 inch pet cages in the back with our 4 cats in them. We moved in December, so we were bound to encounter some sort of weather, and boy did we! On day 3 of our drive we were headed into a huge snow storm that spanned about 600 miles, which was to be our whole trip for that day. We wound up going north and out of our way to avoid driving in the snow storm all day, but we still drove in it for about 6 hours. It held up great, and the inside stayed dry even though the outside did get a good amount of snow and ice on it. There were a few hours where the roads made the drive really bumpy due to all of the ice and snow covering the ground, and it didn't budge or loosen up at all (we checked to ensure it was still secure every night when we stopped at our hotels). I was averaging driving about 65 - 74 mph during the entire trip, and it didn't seem to be a problem. My husband was driving his car behind me the whole time, and he said when I went over about 75 mph he noticed that it would shake and bounce around more, so I tried to stay below that (but honestly I went up to 80 mph at times when passing a truck for example). I noticed that on the 2 lane highways whenever a semi truck would pass me going the opposite way, my whole car would shake and I was really worried that the lock would break or that the cargo box would go flying off my car, but it held up great and did it's job. I would often slide the cover for my sun roof open so that I could check on it and see the bottom of the cargo box from through the glass, and I noticed that it would bounce slightly as I was driving from the wind but again I was going about 70 mph most of the time so that was expected, and it didn't cause any problems. I did not notice any wind noise at all, however I did get about 5 mph less average gas mileage than usual. It was very sturdy and got us and all of our stuff to our destination. I am happy to have it now for any future road trips, and would definitely recommend it as an inexpensive, sturdy cargo box.

I was able to fit four full-sized cots, mats, a tent, and plenty of sheets and blankets in this cargo bin. It was great—easy to install on my 2015 Pathfinder- and just as easy to take down after the trip. It stayed secure during a two-hour highway drive and back with no issues. Notes: The bin opens back to front, which can make accessing the cargo lock a little tricky (a stool or bucket helps). However, this design actually makes installation and removal of the bin easier, and it allows loading supplies from either side, which was very convenient. The locking latch and hinges don’t feel the most durable. That said, the latch stayed secure for our entire trip, and since we only plan to use this once or twice a year, it is fine for us. If you plan to use a cargo bin frequently, you might want to consider investing in a higher-end model. But for casual users who want something spacious, easy to install, and reasonably priced, the SportsRack XL is an excellent option.

I researched a bunch of different cargo boxes and ultimately decided upon this one. I felt like it wasn't too cheap and it wasn't too expensive while also having a whole bunch of space. I needed to move from Minnesota to North Carolina so I drove quite a ways with it. It was strange and a little nerve wrecking the first couple times I drove with it on but I never came across any issues. I also drove through some rain (nothing major) and all my stuff stayed dry in it.. It comes with some stickers to cover the screw holes that are not in use so no water leaks in but if it was packed too much to where it bulges in the middle I could see some water possibly being able to flow in the sides but as I said I had no problems with water. The plastic material its made out of is indeed not the strongest but it certainly seemed strong enough for what it was built for. I've seen some reviews saying you can push the sides in and that you can't sit on it without it collapsing and that's true but it's not a bench and wasn't made to be pushed in - it holds things INSIDE perfectly. I stored a shop fan, exercise equipment, a vacuum cleaner, clothes, blankets, and other random stuff in it with room to spare. It says to not exceed 70MPH but I drove up to 80-90 MPH and it did great. I could hear it when driving at high speeds but the noise was not unbearable.. I could hold a conversation over it just fine and when I played music at the volume I prefer I couldn't hear it at all. All in all I've driven over 1500 miles with this and continue to be happy with my purchase. I would recommend this to anyone who needs a huge reliable cargo box and doesn't want to spend $500+ on the Thule brand. CONS- Not the strongest lock. Doesn't open very wide so it might be difficult to pack certain things. The hinges are slightly weak. Slows down vehicles (as to be expected). May be loud.. mixed reviews on that (was tolerable for me) PROS- ENORMOUS! Water proof (for me). Affordable.

Excellent roof top cargo box. Worked will with our 2023 Subaru Outback on a 2000+ mile roadtrip. No issues whatsoever. Once secured to the roof rails it didn't move, and fit more cargo than expected. Some points to consider: the lock is very basic and could be easily broken into. We ended up taking our duffle bags out of the box at night on our overnight stop, and keeping them inside the car. Another thing to consider is that it is rather hard to access without a step stool of some kind. I'm 6'4" and had some difficulty reaching it. I bought a collapsible step stool online and it worked great. Even with these minor issues, I still highly recommend it. It was also funny to see other cars with the exact same cargo box. I believe we saw at least 4 other people on the road with the same model. Definitely worth checking out.

Busque en demasiados lugares este porta equipaje, está ha sido una de mis mejores comprar, llego antes de tiempo, servicio extraordinario, súper fácil de instalar, fácil de maniobrar y lo mejor súper estética, perdón por no subir fotos créanme que no pude hacerlo pero si ayuda mucho q la toma de desicion.

This carrier is large and fits a lot of stuff! It is sturdy enough to get the job done and far cheaper than other brands. It mounts to my Thule rack system with a little wiggling to get the holes in the right spot, but not too much trouble. It's light enough for one reasonably strong person to toss onto the roof and bolt it down with the tool-less gear (metal plates on both sides of the plastic, U bolts and hand-tightened large plastic "nuts"). It went through some serious downpours on the highway and came out dry inside. I think it took a rock strike as there is a scuff but it didn't crack or anything. I didn't want to spend 2x or more for a Thule brand carrier so held my breath and went with this option. I am very happy with it.

I have just received this rear opening box. This will serve my purpose well. This is not for skis or snowboards but for typical camping or vacation cargo box. The documents which came with it, suggests that it is a Thule product under a SportRack. This is spacious and seems durable for its price. Hardware was in the cargo box and the key was taped inside of the packing box. I am going to mount this on my 4Runner and will see how it holds against the elements.

Très bien; bonne grandeur pour transporter du bagage pour le chalet ou le camping. De cette façon, nous pouvons prendre qu'une seule voiture pour nous y rendre. Ça nous laisse de la place dans la voiture pour notre glacière et notre chien avec son lit. Il est solide, bien hermétique, et quand on roule, nous oublions même que c'est sur le toit. Et même lorsqu'il vente, nous le sentons pas; nous en sommes agréablement surpris. Notre seule questionnement est la solidité des pentures; vont-ils supporter longtemps quand on ouvre la boîte? Le temps et le nombre d'utilisation nous le dira. Mais, nous ne nous plaindrons pas puisque le prix était très raisonnable pour le résultat. Très satisfaite.

Love how big it is! We were easily able to fit dog crates, luggage and some extras on top of the car for our drive. It was easy to install and held up great for the drive (9+ hours each way).