[Mouser]

If so, what length box did you find will fit the wagon without impeding the hatch or protruding too far forward?

 

[GhostriderTopGun]

Yakima Skybox LoPro Titanium

Hi, I have a skybox lopro titanium on my Golf Wagon (JSW) and it fits quite nicely. I like a longer box on a longer car. When I went to the shop to see what the Thule Boxter would look like, I didn't like it as it was too short and gave the car a minivan look...better suited for a golf or Audi A3 imho.

 

[Mouser]

Hi, I have a skybox lopro titanium on my Golf Wagon (JSW) and it fits quite nicely. I like a longer box on a longer car. When I went to the shop to see what the Thule Boxter would look like, I didn't like it as it was too short and gave the car a minivan look...better suited for a golf or Audi A3 imho.

What's the length of your Skybox? Or if you don't know, which model is it (12, 16, 18, or 21) and I'll look up the dimensions on the Yakima site?

Thanks!

 

[GhostriderTopGun]

Yakima Box Length...

Specs straight from the website...

General Information:
Weight: 52 lbs.
Dimensions: 92"x36"x11.5"
Capacity: 15 cu feet. Varies by application. Fits crossbar spreads of 24" - 42". See Fit List for specific vehicle information.

Also a crappy picture of mine...I have since moved it further back by about 3 inches and still have about 1 inch of clearance between the hatch and box.

Good Luck!!

 

[Mark_Seis_JSW]

I ran an Thule 688 Atlantis BXT 2100 on the JSW, it was money too bad I only had it on the car for a month before I traded it in.....hey you could buy it

 

[bedarda]

Thule Atlantis 1600 fits great on 2010 Golf Sportwagen TDI

For the last year I have been using a Thule Atlantis 1600 (HumblePower ~$470 delivered) on my 2010 Golf Sportwagen TDI. The box is super quiet and sound, it stays on my roof almost 300 days a year.

 

[DrDre1443]

Yes I have also used the Thule Atlantis 1600 for the past year for many 6+ hour drives. I love it. Its the perfect length

 

[nikhsub1]

Yes I have also used the Thule Atlantis 1600 for the past year for many 6+ hour drives. I love it. Its the perfect length

I run the Yakima Skybot 16s - love it, perfect length IMO. I prefer the Yakima to the Thule personally.

 

[Aseras]

I ran this with whispbar s53's

http://www.amazon.com/SportRack-A90275-Aero-Roof-Box/dp/B000UULZO0

It's HUGE. Which is why we got it, we needed a cargo box that was tall. Most are long and skinny and flat.

 

[Code3VW]

I ran this with whispbar s53's

http://www.amazon.com/SportRack-A90275-Aero-Roof-Box/dp/B000UULZO0

It's HUGE. Which is why we got it, we needed a cargo box that was tall. Most are long and skinny and flat.

:laugh: :laugh:

How quiet are these roof boxes?

 

[goldn]

i believe the Atlantis 1600 would be the optimal size for the JSW/GSW roof length.
it also depends what you plan on carrying...

i had a Thule Spirit box on my previous vehicle.
it was good for beers and snowboard equipment!

not me in the photo...

 

[DrDre1443]

I know most of you use the box for different stuff, but with the Thule I was able to recently fit on one trip: A Chicco key fit stroller, a snap on table high chair for infants, a collapsed playpen, one 200 count box of diapers, 3 duffel bags, a backpack, and a few shoeboxes. There was still some room left for small things or bags.

 

[Code3VW]

I know most of you use the box for different stuff, but with the Thule I was able to recently fit on one trip: A Chicco key fit stroller, a snap on table high chair for infants, a collapsed playpen, one 200 count box of diapers, 3 duffel bags, a backpack, and a few shoeboxes. There was still some room left for small things or bags.

I think I'd prefer the beer in the previous picture. :laugh:

 

[Aseras]

:laugh: :laugh:

How quiet are these roof boxes?

It was dead silent, and as big as it is didn't knock mpg either. Even at 90 mph. From Florida to Kentucky and back. I even got on it in the twisties and got my GF car sick. Pretty amazing.

Now having to clean off the 20 lbs of bugs it accumulated on it's nose wasn't fun.

 

[tobyc]

How much does adding a roof top box effect fuel mileage?

 

[DrDre1443]

I drive fast. on a 430 mile trip down I-95/85 I travel 70-80 MPH the whole way. Without the box and a full car, I see about 41-43 in a manual. with the thule 1600, and a full car I see about 38-39.

 

[zacharyfloyd]

Specs straight from the website...

General Information:
Weight: 52 lbs.
Dimensions: 92"x36"x11.5"
Capacity: 15 cu feet. Varies by application. Fits crossbar spreads of 24" - 42". See Fit List for specific vehicle information.

Also a crappy picture of mine...I have since moved it further back by about 3 inches and still have about 1 inch of clearance between the hatch and box.

Good Luck!!

What cross bar setup? Thanks!

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[quaudi]

I've been using an ugly a** X-Cargo since my then new MK II GLI (1986). Clunky looking as hell, going on 34 years old, but you can stand large suitcases upright and the volume is tremendous. Every time I've looked into an aero box, just doesn't compare as far as dealing with a variety of different shaped items. I could give a rats patootie about how they look...its a wagen.

 

[-Alexander-]

I have my 21cubic feet Thule on without the hatch being touched at all!


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[ROCKETRONNIE]

I have been using a Yakima skybox 16 Carbonite for the past 2 years. No issues with tailgate clearance or front end overhang. Amazing amount of storage. In the JSW S 2.5 i averaged 26MPG with it fully loaded, The JSW TDI gets high 30's when this thing is on fully loaded.