UPMedic Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 The latest addition to my Journey was a Yakima system and a Skybox for it. I opted for the "Rail Grab" system and the traditional round bars (48"). Those will give me the most flexibility, I think, for adding more things in the future. To haul cargo, I bought a "Skybox 16s"...16 cu. ft box that latches on the rails. The box locks, and opens on either side. I also like how the Rail Grabbers lock, too. Road trip coming up - I'll let you guys know how it works! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtomatoman Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 VERY NICE. I have the same yakima system. Rock solid. Use my racks for bikes and surfboards. Expect some decrease in MPG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
generaltso Posted January 18, 2012 Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 Your garage door opening must be nice and high. I had to go with the LoPro version of the Skybox to fit in my garage. I also just mounted the Thule lift system to the garage ceiling which makes it a breeze to get the box on and off the car. I've only had the Journey for about a month, but I haven't noticed a difference in gas mileage with the box on or off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UPMedic Posted January 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 redtomatoman - I figured there might be a drop in MPG. I'm going to watch it close on the trip coming up. generaltso - I was just looking at your gallery and admiring your Skybox set up! Nice! In the pic, you can see my garage door...it is high. But - that's my detached garage that I use as a "shop". The Journey plus the Skybox will not fit in my regular (attached to the house) garage. I've been wondering about those lift systems - they look pretty cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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