Compared set
Only 8 of 26 models checked match every need here: “Fit bars set far apart”.
8 matching models from 26 checkedBest for this need
Best roof box for a wide crossbar spread
Our pick
Yakima DeepSpace 10 Cargo Box
Yakima DeepSpace 10 accepts the farthest-apart bars here at 32 to 46 inches. Choose SkyBox NX 18 when the spread is between 24 and 40 inches and you need more cargo volume, or MasterFit 530 when 21.7 to 39.4 inches and long ski capacity fit better.
Why it fits this need
- The box holds 10 cubic feet.
- The documented crossbar spread runs from 32 to 46 inches.
- Main trade-off
- Ten cubic feet is modest family capacity, and the 60-inch shell is too short for long skis.
- Choose Yakima SkyBox NX XL instead when
- the deciding need is fit bars set far apart
More reasons behind this pick
- The box uses wide-angle opening access.
- Its published exterior size is 60 x 23 x 16 inches.
Yakima DeepSpace 10 accepts the farthest-apart bars here at 32 to 46 inches. Choose SkyBox NX 18 when the spread is between 24 and 40 inches and you need more cargo volume, or MasterFit 530 when 21.7 to 39.4 inches and long ski capacity fit better.
What the facts say
What the comparison shows
Useful conclusions from the current roof cargo boxes comparison, followed by the checked facts used to reach them.
Important trade-off
Yakima DeepSpace 10 Cargo Box's published cargo volume is 38% below the 16 cu ft median at 10 cu ft.
- Yakima DeepSpace 10 Cargo Box
- 10 cu ft
- Category median
- 16 cu ft
- Comparable models
- 20 of 26
See the checked facts and calculation notes
Match countThe count uses the current product-to-need assignments for “Fit bars set far apart”. A need with no documented match does not count.
Calculation noteThis compares published exterior-category volume. Shape, mounting hardware and long gear can reduce practical packing space. The median covers 20 of 26 models with comparable published figures.
| Product | Needs matched | Checked facts | Source records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yakima DeepSpace 10 Cargo Box |
|
| |
| Yakima SkyBox NX XL |
|
| |
| Rhino-Rack MasterFit 530L |
|
|
What matters in practice
How to choose for this need
Yakima DeepSpace 10 accepts the farthest-apart bars here at 32 to 46 inches. Choose SkyBox NX 18 when the spread is between 24 and 40 inches and you need more cargo volume, or MasterFit 530 when 21.7 to 39.4 inches and long ski capacity fit better.
What decides this choice
The box holds 10 cubic feet. Ten cubic feet is modest family capacity, and the 60-inch shell is too short for long skis.
Why DeepSpace 10 Cargo Box leads
The box holds 10 cubic feet. The documented crossbar spread runs from 32 to 46 inches.
When an alternative fits better
Choose Yakima SkyBox NX XL when the deciding need is fit bars set far apart. Choose Rhino-Rack MasterFit 530L when the deciding need is fit bars set far apart.
What this comparison cannot tell you
- This screen cannot certify vehicle compatibility.
- Published volume does not guarantee a particular suitcase layout.
- Roof limits vary by vehicle configuration.
3 options
Our pick and alternatives
Yakima, 8001171
DeepSpace 10 Cargo Box
The box holds 10 cubic feet. The documented crossbar spread runs from 32 to 46 inches.
Winner whenleave room for a bike rack and fit bars set far apart
Decisive facts
- The box holds 10 cubic feet.
- The documented crossbar spread runs from 32 to 46 inches.
Trade-off
Ten cubic feet is modest family capacity, and the 60-inch shell is too short for long skis.
Yakima, SkyBox NX 18 XL
Yakima SkyBox NX XL
The box holds 18 cubic feet. It accepts gear up to 195 centimeters long.
Choose instead whenthe deciding need is fit bars set far apart
Decisive facts
- The box holds 18 cubic feet.
- It accepts gear up to 195 centimeters long.
Trade-off
Its 195 cm ski limit is just short of 200 cm Nordic skis.
Rhino-Rack, RMFT530A
Rhino-Rack MasterFit 530L
The box holds 18.7 cubic feet. It accepts gear up to 210.8 centimeters long.
Choose instead whenthe deciding need is fit bars set far apart
Decisive facts
- The box holds 18.7 cubic feet.
- It accepts gear up to 210.8 centimeters long.
Trade-off
The 85-inch shell needs careful hatch and roof-length checks.
Ready to choose?
Check the price. Read the owner reviews.
Our pick for this need
Yakima DeepSpace 10 Cargo Box
The box holds 10 cubic feet.
See price & reviews on AmazonChoose instead when
Yakima SkyBox NX XL
the deciding need is fit bars set far apart
See price & reviews on Amazon