Im looking for a top carrier to put on the roof racks for some extra space at times--what have you got that seems to work well for the GX

 

There is another thread on here about this, but for conversation sake, I use the Thule Atlantis 1800 in silver. Looks cool

http://www.thuleracks.com/product.as..._id=11&sku=687

 

Let me give this picture thing a try... Not a great photo but you get the idea. And yes those are fishing rods in a rod holder mounted on the other side of the cargo box.

 

Here is the one that served me pretty well.

 

Here is mine.....

~ Cap

 

What size is that one?

 

hkochat appears to have the Thule Ascent 1600. It could be the 1800, but from the picture it does not appear long enough. Here's a link to all of the measurements and capacities.

http://www.thuleracks.com/box_comparison.asp

Something to consider when looking at the cargo tops is; will it fit a full-size suitcase? A lot of the lower profile/aerodynamic cases are not tall or wide enough to hold very large suitcases. Many of the systems are designed more for skis and snowboards, so they are very low profile. I guess it all depends on what your needs are. That is what I like about the model Thule that I have, it's still aerodynamic and it will fit 2 large full-size suitcases and there is room for a smaller bag up front. I am not sure that is the case with the lower profile versions from Yakima or Thule. I would recommend visiting a store that stocks them like LL Bean, Dicks or just about any ski shop to see what fits your needs best.

 

I also have Thule Atlantis 1800. Last trip, I had 4 pairs of skis/boots/poles and one large duffle bag. That's about as much as I as you can put in it - not much more will fit and that's close to the limit of 110 lbs. The box is 18 cubic feet. I had 4 adults and 3 young kids in the GX. I was surprised with the amount of stuff that can still fit behind the 3rd row when it's up. I had another large duffle bag wedged in behind the 3rd row and a lot of other misc junk back there.

 

Now thats a GX470 load right there

 

When you just need more space...

Thule 2100
Stowaway 2

 

That stowaway would be sweet if I could still hook my ATV trailer up too it when I go on my rides

 

Mine shown above is "Thule Spirit 1600" not "Thule Ascent 1600” speculated by another member. Sorry for the slight delay in my response. I was out of town. The size of the roof top carrier is perfectly suitable for my roof-rack. It sits perfectly in between the front sunroof deflector and a shark antenna I have on my rear spoiler.

 

Thanks all you guys for the tips. I'll like to know what Capirato has on the roof. Almost ready to jump into a Thule box 16 or 18

 

Just bringing this thread back from the dead so folks have another example. Picked up a new cargo carrrier the other day.





Yakima Skybox Pro 21
21 cubic feet (92” x 36” x 18”)
http://www.yakima.com/shop/cargo/sky...ox-pro-21-onyx

 

Were you guys able to use the factory cross bars with the cargo boxes?