Best rooftop cargo box

[RatAssassin]

But , but, but what about fashion? I do own Seahorse, SKB, And Pelican Boxes. They ride inside, the stuff in mine is far more expensive than the cases. Please feel free to you and do what you want. I had a wooden box on a sedan 40 years ago for hauling stuff. It was know as the wedge. It was NOT fashionable.

Well sure. Some stuff needs the most protection. Good boxes are worth it. I have a few for some high $$$ stuff.
I'm just saying there are alternatives, as you found out from your plywood box, that work as well if not better. Especially the shallow boxes I see on most racks.
The aerodynamic rooftop cargo boxes give more flexibility due to just configuration.

 

[Tammym]

I followed our founders (Michael) lead and use these:
Buy some weather-stripping tape and put it in the lid grooves, BAM! watertight, been using them for years, love them, durable, cheap and readily available....... I keep them pre packed, and when time to go, throw them on the roof rack, strap down and go.

Jim

Awesome...that’s a great idea. Many thanks

 

[Tammym]

Rooftop cargo boxes can be found all day long on Craigslist and market type social media groups.

I got my Yakima Skybox for $200 and it still had the stickers attached.

Also, I don't get the love for the overly expensive rifle cases strapped all over the roofs of vehicles. For what one pays and the configuration of the cases, one could do a lot better without being limited to items just 5 inches thick.

Thanks...I’ve been keeping an eye on Craigslist.

 

[smritte]

Love my Plano boxes. The sides don't taper in much giving it a more square area. When I stack things, I don't have as much side gap on the top items. Some people run a thin weatherstrip along the lid to weather proof more. I use these mostly for storing my bedding. I haven't modded mine and so far no dust or water intrusion.
They do make a pretty bad wind wall on my rack though. I would probably be concerned if they lived up there.