How many fit
Only 8 of the 26 models checked meet every need here: “Work with widely spaced bars”.
8 models fit, out of 26 checkedPicked for one job
The best roof box for a wide crossbar spread
Top pick
Yakima DeepSpace 10 Cargo Box
At 32 to 46 inches, Yakima DeepSpace 10 accepts the farthest-apart bars here. SkyBox NX 18 is the choice when the spread is between 24 and 40 inches and you need more cargo volume, and MasterFit 530 fits better when the spread is 21.7 to 39.4 inches and you want long ski capacity.
Why it suits this job
- Capacity is 10 cubic feet.
- Documented crossbar spread is 32 to 46 inches.
- The catch
- The 60-inch shell is too short for long skis, and ten cubic feet is a modest amount for a family.
- Go with Yakima SkyBox NX XL if
- what decides it for you is fitting bars set far apart
More reasons we picked it
- Wide-angle opening is how you get in.
- Published exterior dimensions are 60 x 23 x 16 inches.
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Yakima DeepSpace 10 takes the widest-set bars in this group, at 32 to 46 inches. When your spread falls between 24 and 40 inches and you want more cargo volume, pick SkyBox NX 18. When it is 21.7 to 39.4 inches and long ski capacity suits you better, pick MasterFit 530.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the roof cargo boxes we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
Worth knowing
Yakima DeepSpace 10 Cargo Box lists 10 cu ft for listed cargo volume, 38% below the 16 cu ft median.
- Yakima DeepSpace 10 Cargo Box
- 10 cu ft
- Typical (median)
- 16 cu ft
- Models with this figure
- 20 of 26
Show the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “Work with widely spaced bars”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
How we calculatedFigures are the published exterior-category volume. Shape, mounting hardware and long gear can leave less room to pack. The median draws on the 20 of 26 models that publish comparable figures.
| Product | Needs it meets | Facts we checked | Sources |
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| Yakima DeepSpace 10 Cargo Box |
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| Yakima SkyBox NX XL |
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| Rhino-Rack MasterFit 530L |
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Decision guide
How to choose for this job
At 32 to 46 inches, Yakima DeepSpace 10 accepts the farthest-apart bars here. SkyBox NX 18 is the choice when the spread is between 24 and 40 inches and you need more cargo volume, and MasterFit 530 fits better when the spread is 21.7 to 39.4 inches and you want long ski capacity.
What settles the choice
It holds 10 cubic feet, which is a modest amount for a family, and the 60-inch shell is too short for long skis.
What puts DeepSpace 10 Cargo Box ahead
You get 10 cubic feet, and the documented crossbar spread is 32 to 46 inches.
When another box is the better fit
Yakima SkyBox NX XL is the one to choose if fitting bars set far apart is the deciding need. Rhino-Rack MasterFit 530L is likewise the choice when fitting bars set far apart decides it.
What this page can’t tell you
- Vehicle compatibility cannot be certified by this screen.
- A published volume figure cannot promise that a given suitcase layout will fit.
- Roof limits depend on the vehicle configuration.
3 options
The top pick and the alternatives
Yakima, 8001171
DeepSpace 10 Cargo Box
Its documented crossbar spread is 32 to 46 inches, and capacity is 10 cubic feet.
Top pick ifwork with widely spaced bars and leave space for a bike rack
Key facts
- Capacity is 10 cubic feet.
- Documented crossbar spread is 32 to 46 inches.
The catch
The 60-inch shell is too short for long skis, and ten cubic feet is a modest amount for a family.
Yakima, SkyBox NX 18 XL
Yakima SkyBox NX XL
You can fit gear up to 195 centimeters long in its 18 cubic feet.
Pick this instead ifwhat decides it for you is fitting bars set far apart
Key facts
- Capacity is 18 cubic feet.
- It accepts gear up to 195 centimeters long.
The catch
200 cm Nordic skis are a little longer than its 195 cm ski limit.
Rhino-Rack, RMFT530A
Rhino-Rack MasterFit 530L
You get 18.7 cubic feet, with space for gear up to 210.8 centimeters long.
Pick this instead ifyour deciding need is fitting bars set far apart
Key facts
- Capacity is 18.7 cubic feet.
- Gear up to 210.8 centimeters long fits.
The catch
With an 85-inch shell, hatch and roof length both need careful checking.
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Top pick for this job
Yakima DeepSpace 10 Cargo Box
Capacity is 10 cubic feet.
See price & reviews on AmazonPick this instead if
Yakima SkyBox NX XL
what decides it for you is fitting bars set far apart
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