![]() Everyone's right it really comes down to insurance (found out homeowners or renters covers exterior objects stollen, not auto). That's all I'm saying.with a small wrench you could lift the entire rack and all of it contents into another truck and be gone.Īdditionally, and I think this is where it's common to have extra need for space.a lot of people who use the cargo boxes are heading on trips across the country on a camping, hiking, backpacking, cycling adventure (I have) etc where they can't remove everything from their vehicle each night so it's completely empty (or appears so). Yes, a portable angle grinder seems a bit excessive to me, but the simplicity of someone being able to walk up to my vehicle with nothing more than a six lobe wrench (could fit in a front pocket) in 10 minutes max, walk off with say a couple of Triathlon bikes (each around $4000), and all of our racing gear in a cargo box, no matter how secure the box and bike trays are to the factory crossbars.well that just sucks. ![]() ![]() However, I do race a lot (triathlons) and having to leave bikes on top or cargo in a box is very common. The old adage of trusting in the good fo people but there's no sense in unnecessarily tempting them. I also agree that if someone is planning on steeling something, they're going to do it. I love it!Ĭamping we pack all sorts of stuff in the box - sleeping bags - towels - blankets - bag of dog food - beach umbrella - diapers for the 2yr old - toys - etc never an issue. When we go to the snow - all the wet boots and crap get tossed in the box after day on the slopes keeps the car clean - dry and even cuts down on the foggy windows as your heading out of the parking lot. Whats shocking is the price of the **** things! But guess what they last a long time and people really like them once they have one. I think Thule boxes are far better quality and design and after what 6yrs with our Thule box and just spending a week on the road with it - hands down Thule makes a good product. Simple rule nothing! And I mean nothing gets left out - meaning no extra change in the center console - no wires from a charger left dangling out of the center arm rest - no dirty gym clothes left on the back seat etc.Īs for Thule vs Yakima boxes. All the years I lived there not once did I have a break in and yes my cars lived on the street. Number one way to avoid theft - out of sight be it under a blanket - in the trunk - or yes in a box that only superman can see through.Ĭhrist I lived in San Francisco for nearly 12yrs where breaking into a car is as common as dog **** left on the side walk. Shoot they'll steal your whole freaking rack right off your car with all your gear still attached - simply lift it off set it in the back of a truck and drive off. Just look around pick up a rock and bingo your in.Ī person who carries a battery powered Sawzaw around with them to steal crap is going to go after the big money stuff. No tools needed! Shoot you don't even need to carry anything to break the window. Folks the easiest thing ever to see into and break into is your **** CAR! Takes 2 seconds to spot nice stuff in a car and smash the window take what you want and walk away. Looks brand new painted silver we use it a ton! By far the best money I spent on roof rack gear period.Īs for the whole theft thing. I have yakima roof rack gear and bought a Thule box way back in like 2004. You can buy all the "lockable" devices keeping any items locked down to the factory rail.heck, you could solder, glue, etc.but what is stopping say 4 guy from walking up to your rack on your car, two of them with the simple six lobe wrench, and just lifting off the factory rails (and all of your thousands of dollars of gear, personal items) and walking away with it? Can anyone apease me about this? Unless all of us modify our factory rails with the yakima Control Towers that have lockable cores, the cores that would cover up the area of the former factory rails bolted on.then none of our cargo boxes, cages, bike racks, etc.are safe on those factory rails. The Yakima landing pad kit specifically for the '10 and '11 outback comes with a six lobe wrench to remove the factory rails. All was well until it dawned on me, a sickening feeling. I have recently been spending a lot of time trying to find the right carbo box and bike trays (racks) to go with my 2011 Outback.then I came upon a modification of "control towers" and "landing pads" by yakima. I have a big worry about any used items on our factory rails being stolen easily.
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