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I still need the cross rails, so trying to determine what size to get. Then have to figure out a good cargo box, but I don't want it so long that it blocks the sunroof or doesn't even allow me to open it.DiBo wrote:I have a sportrack box. I have had it on the rig for years now and love it. I got it on clearance for $180 canadian. It's still in like new condition. The thing is like 7 feet long and fits 3 full sized Diggle bags easy. It goes right onto the stock rails no problem.
I'd think the OEM crossbars should work fine, and if you're not sure, contact the cargo box manufacturers directly and see what they say.rangeoflight32 wrote:Ok thanks and I will check those out. The Thule website has these "Aeroedge" crossbars for $459 and says :
"Thule does not recommend opening, venting, or retracting the sunroof/moonroof/glass roof while the rack is mounted. Damage to the glass and/or opening mechanism can occur."
I don't even get that because I just retracted the sunroof on my Pathfinder and it just goes straight back and doesn't even raise up above the hood.
I'm thinking if I get one of the smaller boxes, then it shouldn't really interfere with the sunroof. I don't see how the rails could.
Looks like another good option and also more affordable, but I am pressed for time before this trip, so i went with the Yakima Skybox 16 Carbonite. It arrived today and looks huge, but I put it on top of the Pathfinder and seems like will be a near perfect fit, as far s the length goes.FLiPMaRC wrote:Also, have you looked at Sears X-Cargo brands? They are much cheaper.
http://www.sears.com/automotive-exterio ... 1289805741