| The box fits. When you're mounting the crossbars [which must be 36" apart], you have to come as close to the front of the vehicle as possible. That way when the lift gate opens, it clears the roof box. If you go wider, you'll have a problem reaching distant portions of the box without a step ladder. Also by going with the Rocket Box, there's still room left over adjacent to the box so you can mount something else.
I haven't experienced items "flying around" inside the box even without strapping. It just hasn't been a problem. But the box comes with two straps just in case.
When I drove under the parking structure the box got squeezed down [it did not break] and then popped back up inside the garage [where the roof was higher]. Basically we had to remove the box inside the garage in order to get out. Actually no harm, no foul, but it could have been a disaster.
Don't know where you're located but if I were you I'd start scouring over craigslist looking for a slightly used box. If you're lucky, you'll be able to save a bundle!
Good luck! |