SportRackVista XL Rear Opening Cargo Box,Black

We bought this to use on my 2017 Subaru Outback for our 2200 mile, 4 day road trip when we recently moved from CA to IL. It was easy to install, and fit on the crossbars perfectly. It was fairly lightweight too. I drove with it on my car for about 3 weeks while it was empty, prior to our trip, even though I know I wasn't supposed to, and it was fine (all local roads, no highways though).It held all 3 of our suitcases plus some pillows and blankets. It was a huge help for storage during the drive since my car was packed, as I had two 30 inch pet cages in the back with our 4 cats in them. We moved in December, so we were bound to encounter some sort of weather, and boy did we! On day 3 of our drive we were headed into a huge snow storm that spanned about 600 miles, which was to be our whole trip for that day. We wound up going north and out of our way to avoid driving in the snow storm all day, but we still drove in it for about 6 hours. It held up great, and the inside stayed dry even though the outside did get a good amount of snow and ice on it. There were a few hours where the roads made the drive really bumpy due to all of the ice and snow covering the ground, and it didn't budge or loosen up at all (we checked to ensure it was still secure every night when we stopped at our hotels).I was averaging driving about 65 - 74 mph during the entire trip, and it didn't seem to be a problem. My husband was driving his car behind me the whole time, and he said when I went over about 75 mph he noticed that it would shake and bounce around more, so I tried to stay below that (but honestly I went up to 80 mph at times when passing a truck for example). I noticed that on the 2 lane highways whenever a semi truck would pass me going the opposite way, my whole car would shake and I was really worried that the lock would break or that the cargo box would go flying off my car, but it held up great and did it's job. I would often slide the cover for my sun roof open so that I could check on it and see the bottom of the cargo box from through the glass, and I noticed that it would bounce slightly as I was driving from the wind but again I was going about 70 mph most of the time so that was expected, and it didn't cause any problems. I did not notice any wind noise at all, however I did get about 5 mph less average gas mileage than usual.It was very sturdy and got us and all of our stuff to our destination. I am happy to have it now for any future road trips, and would definitely recommend it as an inexpensive, sturdy cargo box.

I was able to fit four full-sized cots, mats, a tent, and plenty of sheets and blankets in this cargo bin. It was great—easy to install on my 2015 Pathfinder- and just as easy to take down after the trip. It stayed secure during a two-hour highway drive and back with no issues.Notes:The bin opens back to front, which can make accessing the cargo lock a little tricky (a stool or bucket helps). However, this design actually makes installation and removal of the bin easier, and it allows loading supplies from either side, which was very convenient.The locking latch and hinges don’t feel the most durable. That said, the latch stayed secure for our entire trip, and since we only plan to use this once or twice a year, it is fine for us.If you plan to use a cargo bin frequently, you might want to consider investing in a higher-end model. But for casual users who want something spacious, easy to install, and reasonably priced, the SportsRack XL is an excellent option.

Bought this for family vacation to haul stuff to the beach. Rattled on the way out of town, but if it is loaded heavy on the front, it is quiet. Some have said latch is cheap, and it does need to be closed perfectly. I'd recommend also putting a ratchet strap around the outside toward the back as we did, had no issues with it opening in transit. No issues with water either, and it rained a good portion of the drive, everything inside was dry. Honestly a good value for the money—super roomy for all our stuff and much less expensive than other brands.

I bought this Carrier for my 2015 Volvo VC60 with Factory Crossbars to take on a 600 mile Trip from Indiana to Wisconsin, and I am very happy with it so far. It arrived via scheduled carrier within one week of purchase, and it came in a GIGANTIC box. Consider that a free bonus. Installation was simple, and the directions were easy to follow. The only issue I had was that with my Thule Bike Carrier installed, the Volvo Factory Crossbars were farther apart (Front to Back) than the mounting holes on the bottom of the SportRack, so I just drilled two extra holes in the bottom and it fits fine next to the Bike Carrier. I covered the other unused mounting holes with Gorilla tape to keep water out.Removal is VERY easy, and takes just a few minutes and requires no tools. I found this out very quickly at the Minneapolis St. Paul Airport, where the parking garage clearance is less than 8 feet. Anyway, there are 8 plastic wingnuts with metal inserts that you tighten and loosen by hand. The lock mechanism works fine, and while the carrier feels almost too light and flimsy to be sturdy while open, it stayed locked and waterproof at 70 MPH through a few thunderstorms. I did not notice additional wind noise, and at highway speeds, my fuel efficiency was only 1-2 Miles per gallon lower than usual.Capacity: This thing is huge, and effectively doubles my cargo space. I was able to fit one large "check-in size" piece of luggage, 3 "carry-on" size rolling suitcases, a duffel bag, and several loose items.Rear Loading: This is an advantage that keeps the box closed while driving, but may be a disadvantage for those without a long reach. I used a small step stool (there's room for it in the carrier!) to avoid having to climb onto the top of my car, and it worked fine.Overall, you can't beat this rack for the price, it looks great for what it is, and it gets the job done. (Just make sure to remove before taking any side trips to the airport)