We have also redesigned the mounting hardware to fit a variety of different crossbar shapes. Light weight is important because the lighter the box is, the more weight you can put into it because vehicles can only support so much weight on the roof.Ī: We have done extensive testing on factory racks to see which ones are strong enough to handle a luggage box.
We use ABS instead of fiberglass because it is lighter and less expensive, while still being really strong (=maximum value).
A small bit of muscle to lift the Skybox Lo onto the Foresters roof and a bit of patience while moving things around to find the perfect mounting points.A: ABS Plastic. Tools needed for installation: One very small allen-wrench to loosen the clamps on the Subaru cross bars which came with the vehicle. Yes, I primarily drive in the right lane and my wife often refers to me as captain slow. Took a long highway trip the other day, obeyed all the posted speed limit signs, used EyeSight constantly and averaged 32MPG during the trip. After a few months of driving on both highway and local roads I can honestly say having the Skybox Lo on the roof makes zero difference to the way the Forester handles, accelerates, brakes, and I see no significant changes to the gas mileage. With the skybox clamps still loose you can center the box on the roof rack, then tighten all the clamps so the Skybox Lo will not move and you are ready to start inserting equipment for your next adventure. Even though there is some overhang above the windshield I cannot see the Skybox Lo when driving and it has no effect or impact on the EyeSight dynamic cruise control system. This allows the Skybox to sit neatly in the center of the roof with just a bit of overhang on the front of the vehicle which allows the rear hatch to open fully and my 5-foot 11-inch self can walk underneath without banging my head. On my Forester, the distance between the center of the front crossbar to the center of the rear crossbar is 32 and one-half inches. I had to move both the clamps and the rear cross bar. Now loosen the rear crossbar and slide it forward to meet the rear clamps or slide the rear clamp to meet the crossbar. Now loosely clamp the front of the box in place. Put the Skybox Lo on top of the front crossbar and slide the front clamps as far backward as possible inside the box, this will move the box forward giving you the clearance to open the rear hatch fully. Suggestions for installation: Move the front crossbar as far forward as possible. Because 15 cubic feet of space on the roof is a very big attic for any car. Because I can fully open the rear hatch with the Skybox Lo on the car. Because I can open the Skybox Lo in my garage and load it without having to move the car outside. Why the Skybox Lo? Because it will fit in the garage while on top of my car. Dimensions: L 92.00 in x W 36.00 in x H 11.50 inĢ014 Subaru Forester - Touring XT After much research and measuring and reading and measuring again and again and again I pulled the trigger and purchased a Yakima Skybox Lo for my 2014 Subaru Forester - Touring XT.Yakima cannot ship the SkyBox Lo Carbonite to Alaska or Hawaii – please contact a local dealer.Minimum and maximum crossbar spreads: 24" – 42".Made in the USA with up to 80% recycled material.
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