Has anyone installed a Yakima or Thule type of cargo/luggage box to the standard Mazda luggage rack system? We are planning our annual travels and are thinking about at least renting on of these for the added space they give us.
Here are some pics of our CX-9 with a Thule Evolution 1600 using the OEM Roof Rack.
The rear hatch opens completely and does not touch the cargo box. It's a perfect fit for the CX-9. The cargo box takes 5 minutes to install. I've had the box for a long time now and it's pretty handy when we go to the beach. I just dump all the wet boogie boards, swimsuits, Sportbrella, fold-up chairs, and towels up there. Keeps my interior clean.
Do you mean the Thule Atlantis 2100? I'm looking at this box because it's Thule's largest but am wondering how it would look/fit on the CX9.I have a black Thule Ataltis 2200 mounted to my rails.. I dont have any pics, sorry.. But it looks good. You just need to move it forward enough so that the rear door can open without bumping the back of the box.
Craig
That's super clean looking. I'm concerned that the 2016 cross bars might be bent a bit higher. I would consider getting a box, but only if it fit closely to the roof like yours.Here are some pics of our CX-9 with a Thule Evolution 1600 using the OEM Roof Rack. ...
@TheSenator Hey did you install the Skybox 16 on a Cx5 or a CX9? I’ve got a 2013 CX5 and considering getting the skybox 16. Let me know, thanks!Koert- my Yakima skybox 16 sits about 1" above the factory antenna with factory crossbars if that helps. In fact, it's about as close as you can get with factory or aftermarket bars.