![]() I bought an early 90s adventurer for $60 in 99 and it's still going strong. Plus, if you use a combo lock, you never have to work about the lock freezing or losing your key. It looks ghetto but the box will be stronger and more secure. ![]() Rivet a clasp on the outside and use a padlock. Search craigslist for an older Thule Adventurer. Are there any inexpensive options for a roof box that is not a complete piece of shit? Why do they even have locks when you could probably just punch right through the cheap shells? Haven't specifically checked out the Skybox 12, sounds like it might be best option in this price range.Įven though I'm looking at the "cheapest" boxes, $389 is a lot of money to me and a lot of money to spend on a hunk of crap. Same cheap ass construction, flimsy plastic, worthless locks. Went to REI, looked at the Yakima Rocketbox 11. When it does close, it rarely alligns to actually close, so you've gotta spend 10 minutes f-ing with the damn thing to get all the locks and rails into place while standing on a wheel and heel hooking the roof rails wearing ski boots in a blizzard. The lid is so flimsy, you cannot open it with one hand, let alone one person. My girlfriend recently got the Thule Ascent 1100, so I've had some recent first-hand experience with this POS. ![]() Yes, these are the least expensive options, all less than $400 msrp. Narrowed my choice down to three picks: the Thule Ascent 1100, the Yakima Rocketbox 11 or the Yakima SkyBox 12. Used last year's dividend+20 to outfit a Yakima roof rack, which has done well with bike racks, rafts and other people's boxes, but time to buy my own. Don't need a ton of space, but definitely a box long enough for skis. Happy 81st REI! Set a Deal Alert for REI to see what other great discounts come out of its Anniversary Sale.Was thinking about using the REI dividend + 20% off coupon on a roof box, to alleviate my car's interior from wet skis, sharp edges, stinky boots, sandy climbing gear and an entire summer's worth of camping gear. Yakima ShowCase 20 Cargo Roof Box – Sale Price $639.19 | Reg.Yakima ShowCase 15 Cargo Roof Box – Sale Price $559.19 | Reg.Yakima ShowCase – Available in two color options. Yakima RocketBox Pro 14 Roof Box – Sale Price: $375.19 | Reg.Yakima RocketBox Pro 12 Roof Box – Sale Price: $359.19 | Reg.Yakima RocketBox Pro 11 Roof Box – Sale Price: $343.19 | Reg.Yakima SkyBox Lo Carbonite Cargo Roof Box – Sale Price: $479.19 | Reg.Yakima SkyBox 21 Carbonite Cargo Roof Box – Sale Price: $519.19 | Reg.Yakima SkyBox 18 Carbonite Cargo Roof Box – Sale Price: $479.19 | Reg.Yakima SkyBox 16 Carbonite Cargo Roof Box – Sale Price: $439.19 | Reg.Yakima SkyBox 12 Carbonite Cargo Roof Box – Sale Price: $399.19 | Reg.Remember to check the fit guide before shopping the Yakima roof box sale. Here are all the Yakima models available during the REI Anniversary Sale. And if you’re looking for something a little smaller, it’s worth noting that all Yakima products are on sale, including its very fine line of bike racks. Plus, you can bring a small ladder on your trip so you can install the roof box on-site. It might be worth it, even if you have to drive an hour to your closest store. So if you want to save some extra money, have your order shipped to the nearest REI store for free. From our research, it looks like the oversized shipping cost is $160. Since these roof boxes are large, they could cost extra to ship to your home. These very rarely go on sale, so it’ll probably be a while before we see a deal this good again. Now until May 27th, all Yakima roof boxes are 20% off, with no coupon code required. REI’s Anniversary Sale is here with a ton of amazing discounts, including the holy grail of camping trips, Yakima roof boxes.
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