YAKIMA OFFGRID ROOFTOP CARGO BASKET - Too Large?

Years ago, I purchased this Yakima OffGrid rooftop cargo basket for use on my utility trailer. It was an excellent fit and a total game-changer for how much I could carry on my small trailer. Eventually, I put it on the car to see how I felt about having open cargo on my roof and to see if it is too large for the car. In short, I prefer an enclosed cargo box, but the basket isn't too bad.

Equipment featured in this video:

Mods to the car and links to blog write-ups (all links go to my blog, most are shortened):

My Camera Setup:
Samsung Galaxy S9+ for Close-Quarters

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[mikep]

You forgot to mention the weight limit inside the cargo basket standard versus extensions

[davidgunther]

We’ve had a Yakima Skybox for years that we’ve been able to use on my wife’s Subaru Outback. I just got a 2021 Dodge Durango with factory roof rails and even with the Skybox mounted in the full forward position, the top of the lift gate hits the back of the Skybox. When the lift gate is up and you open/close the Skybox, it’s putting big scratches in the paint on top of the lift gate. It’s also so old and used that it no longer stays in the up position when opened so loading things in it have been hard due to needing one hand to hold the lid up. We’ve also had someone attempt, unsuccessfully, to break into the box by prying the back up with a screwdriver or something, even though the box was empty at the time. I’m looking forward to selling the Skybox and moving to a roof rack. Seems like a lot less hassle so long it can mount far enough forward to clear the lift gate.

[ajcip_poo]

That looks awesome. Making me rethink basket over box.

[NoZenith]

I've been considering a rooftop basket over just getting roof rails. The number one thing I want to use it for is hauling a canoe around or rising something up there. Thanks for this

[KenCheng]

One other advantage to the basket is the ability to mount fuel tanks ("Jerry cans") for long road trips in rural areas. Putting them inside a box would stink up everything inside to smell like gas... But that said, I prefer roof boxes over baskets myself

[keilmillerjr]

I didn't think about the wind pattern. Getting the largest basket might not be the best idea on a car. Thank you.

[bthemedia]

@2:14 like how the Rhino Rack cross bars do not overhang from the mount points... I thought maybe only the silver OEM cross bars from VW would fit like that!

[Quinns_Cars]

Great vid! Helpful!
Wondering, where is that location at 1:25 mark???

[ejshelby]

Nice video! May I ask if you think the four anchors can fit onto a somewhat bowed crossbar? My GX460 crossbar is not flat. Thanks

[juuuuchu]

I have an OEM VW roof rack for my Scirocco. And the rack itself is very thick (maybe in 60mm diameter). Can the metal strap of off-grid extend and wrap over my bars? I saw it online and it has an adjustable thing for it's tension. But is it flexible enough to wrap my bars? Thankssss

[schwarzwald-Black-forest]

very nice video and help me to buy the same kind.

[ButternutTrucker]

What trailer was that? Looking for one for my '21 Trailblazer LT.

[raikey]

Would this also work if I’m ON the grid too?

[javirc]

What is the Rhino luggage rack that you carry?

[beyondoasis]

Hey man, I just test drove a 17 GTI and the clutch bite point was way too high for my liking. I had to have it almost fully released before it even started to engage. Super stiff until about halfway pressed down then would move the rest super easy too. Is that a normal thing to have such a high bite point? Didn’t feel like any clutch on any car I’ve driven before. Felt like it was completely worn out if I was to go by what I’m used to.

[jeffreylondongolf]

How’s the sound while driving my friend with the basket?

[hahoang-rjce]

Character In the video It's great, I like it a lot $$