Best for this need

Best roof box to move between two cars

Our pick

Thule Pulse 2 L

Thule Pulse 2 L

Pulse 2 L is the practical transfer pick because it combines a 35.3-pound shell with tool-free PowerClick mounting.

Why it fits this need

  • The box holds 16 cubic feet.
  • It accepts gear up to 175 centimeters long.
Main trade-off
The 175 cm ski limit is short for many adult skis.
Choose Yakima SkyBox NX LG instead when
the deciding need is mount it without tools
More reasons behind this pick
  • The box uses dualside access.
  • Its published exterior size is 76.7 x 33.2 x 15.6 inches.

Pulse 2 L is the practical transfer pick because it combines a 35.3-pound shell with tool-free PowerClick mounting.

Analysis updated , Catalog updated , Amazon.com / United States

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.

Compared set

19 of 26 models checked match every need here: “Mount it without tools”.

19 matching models from 26 checked
See the checked facts and calculation notes
Compared set
26 models
Source records
3 for the products shown
Catalog updated

Match countThe count uses the current product-to-need assignments for “Mount it without tools”. A need with no documented match does not count.

Facts and source records used for the products in this recommendation
ProductNeeds matchedChecked factsSource records
Thule Pulse 2 L
  • Mount it without tools
  • The box holds 16 cubic feet.
  • It accepts gear up to 175 centimeters long.
  • The box uses dualside access.
Yakima SkyBox NX LG
  • Mount it without tools
  • The box holds 16 cubic feet.
  • It accepts gear up to 175 centimeters long.
  • The documented crossbar spread runs from 24 to 36 inches.
Rhino-Rack MasterFit 440L
  • Mount it without tools
  • The box holds 15.5 cubic feet.
  • It accepts gear up to 180 centimeters long.
  • The documented crossbar spread runs from 24.4 to 36.6 inches.

What matters in practice

How to choose for this need

Pulse 2 L is the practical transfer pick because it combines a 35.3-pound shell with tool-free PowerClick mounting.

01

What decides this choice

The box holds 16 cubic feet. The 175 cm ski limit is short for many adult skis.

02

Why Thule Pulse 2 L leads

The box holds 16 cubic feet. It accepts gear up to 175 centimeters long.

03

When an alternative fits better

Choose Yakima SkyBox NX LG when the deciding need is mount it without tools. Choose Rhino-Rack MasterFit 440L when the deciding need is mount it without tools.

Check these before buying

  • Vehicle fit-guide approval
  • Crossbar spread
  • Hatch clearance
  • Longest internal gear
  • Roof and crossbar load limits

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

01
Thule Pulse 2 L

Thule, Pulse 2 L

Thule Pulse 2 L

The box holds 16 cubic feet. It accepts gear up to 175 centimeters long.

Winner whencarry skis without folding the seats and keep the rear hatch clear

Decisive facts

  • The box holds 16 cubic feet.
  • It accepts gear up to 175 centimeters long.

Trade-off

The 175 cm ski limit is short for many adult skis.

02
Yakima SkyBox NX LG

Yakima, SkyBox NX 16 LG

Yakima SkyBox NX LG

The box holds 16 cubic feet. It accepts gear up to 175 centimeters long.

Choose instead whenthe deciding need is mount it without tools

Decisive facts

  • The box holds 16 cubic feet.
  • It accepts gear up to 175 centimeters long.

Trade-off

It will not fit 180 to 200 cm skis.

03
Rhino-Rack MasterFit 440L

Rhino-Rack, RMFT440

Rhino-Rack MasterFit 440L

The box holds 15.5 cubic feet. It accepts gear up to 180 centimeters long.

Choose instead whenthe deciding need is mount it without tools

Decisive facts

  • The box holds 15.5 cubic feet.
  • It accepts gear up to 180 centimeters long.

Trade-off

It weighs 38.6 pounds, so lifting it onto the roof takes more effort than a lighter box.

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