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    Rack Mounted Storage Option

    I am looking to get a roof rack mounted storage box for road trips. 2 adults, 2 kids, and 2 dogs kind of take up all of the interior space of the wagon and it would be nice to only take one car when there is a hurricane evacuation. So I have decided to get a storage box. I have the Yakima aero bars and was looking at their boxes. I also think I want a hard case one. Has anyone had any experiences with the Yakima ones or recommend a different brand? Any thing I should look for specifically with it? And what do you do for storing it the other 350 days of the year?

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    I'll jump in here. The touring my mum recently acquired came with the square style Thule bars and a 7.5' roof box. The box is an ancient Thule unit but it is very spacious and attached quite well. The PO had it on sawhorses in his basement and I am guessing we will do much the same.

    The only complaint with the hard-sided unit is wind noise when it is empty. Otherwise I didn't mind driving with it on..thought it kind of looks like a hat!
    Wade

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    Thanks. It keeps things pretty dry inside?

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    I ended up getting the Yakima one since it went with the rails. I went with the size 18. Adventure mode unlocked!

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