How to choose the right size cargo box?
Boxes and baskets
The life of an outdoor adventure is full of fun. However, it is often accompanied by bulky gear that sometimes makes it difficult to travel with. In order to make things easier, there is a huge range of cargo boxes,
boxes and baskets, roof racks available in the market that can easily accommodate your essential gear in an organized way. Cargo boxes are important because they also keep the stuff safe from water, dust, and mud.
Car roof racks
Manufacturers combine different lengths, widths, and heights of
cargo roof racks to meet different demands. Most commonly cargo boxes have 6 feet long height. Some are even longer. A 6 foot long cargo box can work well for you if you want to carry a standard size pair of skis and gear. However, if you plan to carry lengthy items, you should look for a larger box.
Skis carrier
A wider cargo box provides more storage space and capacity. However, you will not get other space on your racks cross bars for keeping extra things. So, consider the width of the box before you buy. In addition, the higher the height of the
skis carrier you get the more stuff you can carry. It is wise to increase your capacity by adding taller boxes.
Accessories
You would also require to have important accessories to install and uninstall the cargo box from your vehicle such as awning brackets, brackets kit, spades, shovel bracket, eyebolts, high lift jack holder, ladder roller, load holder, and many more.
Burton,
Thule,
Dakine,
Trespass, and
Klim manufacture different sizes and heights of cargo boxes and
accessories.