![]() I also found - seems very expensive as well but good reviews. I thought that Yakima will be the best fit. I just ordered a set of S26 for my B8 A4 Avant. that's strange to hear that the mounting clamps on Yakima would not have a tight fit on Whispbars. The Thule clamps open all the way up but never reach far down enough to touch the car's roof.Hmm. 2016 Mini Cooper 5dr with a custom Thule TP42 inch Top-Track installation for his Thule Motion XT L on his Thule Wingbar Evo system. When open, the Yakima clamps hang way down and potentially scuff/scratch your roof. Because of this, mounting the Thule box is a lot easier than the Yakima if you're doing it by yourself. 2003 Toyota Matrix custom track install with Thule Fixpoint roof rack system and 50 in. The clamps on the Thule boxes open up wide, so you can just set them on top the crossbars and then tighten everything down. The clamps on the Yakima boxes are like lobster claws and need to be opened, and the the whole box slid backwards so they grab around the cross bars. I like the shape of the Thule box a lot better, and it doesn't seem as "tall" as the Yakima does, so it looks more sleek on the car. The build quality is similar, the wind noise seems to be about the same. The Thule clamps open all the way up but never reach far down enough to touch the car's roof. Because of this, mounting the Thule box is a lot easier than the Yakima if you're doing it by yourself. I originally had a set of Whispbar railbars on my allroad, but the Skybox wouldn't work with them because its clamps are much bigger and they wouldn't fit between the roof and the Whispbars. I like the mounting clamps on the Thule much better. Since you have both, can you tell me how do you like this new box? Is noise level high? Thx!The build quality is similar, the wind noise seems to be about the same. ![]() I see that the coupon is still available and am considering this box vs Yakima 16. With this in mind we realize we cannot expect the same features as on some of the more premium roof boxes.This looks very good. It is important to remember though that the Sidekick is Thule’s entry level rooftop cargo box. This might be due to the lack of a latch on the front securing the nose adequately or not attaching the front hinge in a way that the box maintains its weatherproofing.īecause of Thule’s reputation for building solid, well designed products these small issues can be annoying. If you dont have a lot to carry, or you want to have room on your roof rack for other equipment like a bicycle, then the Sidekick Cargo Box is for you. Even though it’s not the case on all Sidekick boxes, there have been some reports of the cargo box leaking when driving during heavy rain at highway speeds. Honda Pilot Raised Siderails 2021, Sidekick Roof Cargo Box by Thule® Dimensions: 54' L x 25' W x 15.5' H, 8 cu. ![]() The contoured lid and foam gasket helps provides a weatherproof seal that is designed to keep the box’s contents dry. Tip: Lubricate the locks once a season with graphite or similar dry lubricant Weatherproof Chevy Colorado Truck Bed Rails 2005, Sidekick Roof Cargo Box by Thule® Dimensions: 54' L x 25' W x 15.5' H, 8 cu. ![]() Unfortunately, it’s not compatible with Thule’s ‘One Key’ system like some of the higher end models which means you’re going to have yet another key on your keychain. The Sidekick roof box comes with two lock cores to lock the lid and secure its contents. ![]() The lid opens from the passenger side only but has spring loaded hinges that assists opening and keep it open while loading. The Sidekick will easily accommodate two medium sized golf bags and keep them secured and dry. But it’s big enough for those things that would just be awkward to try and load into a small car like a golf bag. Overview of featuresĪs mentioned before, this is a small box for small cars. It does require some assembly before installation, but if you follow the well written instructions it’s quite straight forward. It comes with U-bracket type mounting hardware, two hinges, weatherproofing foam strip two lock cores and some vinyl stickers to cover unused mounting holes. The Thule Sidekick is a basic cargo box that needs some assembly before installation. ![]()
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