| | |  | Cargo Carriers | Home » » » » » SportRack A90275 Aero XL Roof Box | | | | | | | Description: | | High-volume 18 cubic foot capacity ABS plastic shell roof box is easy to install and is perfect for carrying general luggage and equipment | | | Features: | |
• 18 cu. ft. (509 liter) capacity
• Mounts directly to most OEM and aftermarket crossbars with included Quick Release u-bolt mounting kit
• Rear-opening design includes a lock for secure, easy access
• ABS construction is durable and UV-resistant
• Dimensions: 63"(l) x 38"(w) x 19"(h) / 38 lbs (17 kg), Maximum load of 110 lbs (50 kg)
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 62.0 inches | | Product Width:
| 39.5 inches | | Product Height:
| 19.0 inches | | Product Weight:
| 41.0 pounds | | Package Length:
| 63.0 inches | | Package Width:
| 39.0 inches | | Package Height:
| 19.3 inches | | Package Weight:
| 35.0 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 118 reviews |
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172 of 173 found the following review helpful:
 So far a fantastic dealJun 30, 2008
By Bo Darville
Was very easy to mount on the Sequoia, and feels pretty sturdy (and watertight). Absolutely no wind noise or rattling could be heard inside the vehicle at 75 MPH. I bought it because the width and height makes it better for carrying family stuff than comparable size Thule or Yakima boxes, though it's not long enough for skis. Low price is a huge bonus. I also like that it opens from the back instead of the side, since on my tall vehicle the easiest way to reach the box is standing on the rear bumper. I looked at the big name boxes, and I can't see how they are worth 2.5x as much.
**UPDATE** Have now taken on a few long trips. It did not seem to affect gas mileage at all, and stayed dry inside through 300 miles of downpour. I have to take it off to fit in the garage, which would be true of any box, but I can get it on or off in less than 10 minutes. I fit 2 carry-on suitcases, 4 sleeping bags, a stroller, a full-frame baby backpack, and a small baby bouncer seat inside.
93 of 94 found the following review helpful:
Add a second story to your car!Jan 21, 2010
By J. Peters
This product is an life/ego saver. Going on trips with our six month old is much much different than the wife and I travelling alone last year. The amount of gear that our precious little 20 pounder requires is unreal. I drive an Audi A4 wagon, which some may note and debate that I'm already over the edge... "just take the plunge" into minivan-dom. I'm still resisting.
POST-SALE/SHIPPING
So we bought the SportRack A90275 box shortly before our trip to my grandmother's for Christmas. When I order something like this, I usually geek out and read the manual from the manufacturer's site before the item arrives. I was disappointed to see that I would have no such luck with the SportRack site. Their website is effectively an interactive brochure. However, the HUGE box arrived within a week via a contract carrier (free from Amazon, I might add, which is amazing for a box this size). The 18 wheeler couldn't fit through my neighborhood, so we had to meet the driver in a parking lot with a pickup.
INSTALLATION
I was very excited to actually use my roof rack for something. In my pre-baby years, it would tote a surfboard, but it'll be a while before one of those is strapped to the top again. In any event, I set out to put it on my car on a very brisk morning. The instructions are very well done, but it took about an hour to install the first time due to needing to find my rack crossbar keys and recall how to move them fore and aft to line up with the sets of holes in the bottom of the cargo box. Additionally, after you choose the holes you want to use, SportRack includes adhesive covers (stickers) to block rain from coming in the unused holes (Adding to the initial install time). My wife had to help me set it on the car due to it's size. From there it's simply centering the cargo box and installing the included U-bolts and pre-drilled metal plates (to help support the ABS plastic at the mounting points). I'm sure subsequent installations can probably be done in around 15 minutes (or less).
PERFORMANCE/QUALITY
This a very sturdy, high quality item (It's really a Thule product!) that performed beautifully on the trip. We packed it with a Pack-and-Play (think playpen for those without kids), 2 carry-on size suitcases, a humidifier, baby bouncy seat, bath sling, and heavy coats with room to spare. Packing the same amount in my car wouldn't have allowed us any room to transport our Christmas presents, much less stretch out. The lid opens to an good angle to allow for easy packing, however, you can see why people like the ones with the side opening. The hinge locations prevent doing much loading from the side, but hey, you can see the pictures... that's no surprise. On the road, it did made at least a 15% dent in gas mileage, however, the car felt no less stable even on curvy mountain roads. Our cargo arrived in the condition we left home in and stayed nice and dry. The cargo box was a real difference-maker in the trip.
Note: Be sure to check the tightness of the U-bolt nuts througout your trip. The locknuts have nylon in the threads to prevent backing out, but with as much force and vibration that occurs on a long trip, they're bound to loosen a little.
STORAGE (when not in use)
The final challenge with an item as large as this is where the heck to store it. I'm including this because I did a little head scratching about how to fit this in my small garage amongst tools and everything else. I put two bike storage hooks on the wall at equal height 48" apart (Spans 3 studs if your garage is 16" on center, 2 studs if 24" on center). I then removed the cargo box U-bolts, removed the box from the car, and re-installed the U-bolts. Next acquire a 60" or so piece of angle iron, metal conduit, etc. (Just make sure the diameter isn't so large it prevents threading the nuts on the U-bolts). Push the tube through the two U-bolts at the front of the cargo box, center it, and tighten the U-bolt nuts. Now you can just hang the tube (with cargo box attached) over the wall hooks and your cargo box is safely out of the way.
47 of 47 found the following review helpful:
Nice product. Recommended.Jul 26, 2008
By daniel p
Got this delivered via ABF Freight in about 1 week after ordering. Used Amazon prime so shipping was free, not sure how much it would have been otherwise.
The box itself is lightweight and relatively sturdy (while open it seems a little flimsy...but after it's closed and locked it feels solid). I'd be careful about trying to pack it in wind greater than 10mph.
It attached quickly and easily (did it by myself) to a Honda Pilot. It has a great deal of storage capacity. I'd say 4 sets of golf clubs plus some. It appeared to be one of the largest ones on the road.
No issues with wind noise, rain, or noticeable gas mileage drops. Put about 1800 miles on it with no problems whatsoever. It comes with a keyed lock in the back, which is nice for added security.
Overall great product with nice shape, appearance, and functionality. It really opened up a ton of room in the SUV.
I'd recommend this 100% over higher priced models from other manufacturers.
NOTE: seems like the price has jumped seventy-five dollars.
26 of 26 found the following review helpful:
SportRack makes the roomApr 27, 2008
By J. Sawicki
"sports dad"
I purchased the SportRack 18 cubic ft car top carrier for our trip to Myrtle Beach. The idea was to create more room in our vehicle for the 14 hour drive. Mission accomplished! I was able to put 3 sets of golf clubs, golf shoes, roller blades, baseball equipment and golf balls in it with room to spare. We drove through some pretty heavy rain on the way down and everything stayed dry! I would recommend this carrier for anyone who travels by vehicle.
21 of 21 found the following review helpful:
 Just finished installing it... easyAug 15, 2009
By zonkerboy
Same as everyone else I shopped around and chose this unit based on:
-good price
-relatively large amount of storage (for $500+ you can get more!)
-good reviews
It shipped pretty quickly. The local shipping company in Dallas (CEVA I think was their name) was awesome. The truck called me before their dispatch even did. They wanted to come by earlier than I'd been told (!!). I called them back on their cell phone and said what time would work for me. There came within 15 minutes of that time. What an exceptional delivery experience. Kudos to them.
I just installed the unit. Easy. I'll be able to do it in 5 minutes with practice. Only took 20 the first time. That included moving the bars on my roof rack. Now that they're in the right place installation will be a breeze.
Here's some observations I didn't see in any reviews.
On my 2003 Toyota Sequoia I set the roof bars all the way to the back and 30" apart. That's the widest apart the box can accomodate and it seems very stable.
It opens from the back vs the side so I'll have to stand on my bumper to load it. No biggie. Just thought I'd share.
The box only closes if you have the key in it and it's turned to a locked position. Don't lose your key :D. Think I'll go make a spare for my glove box.
Important piece of information... when installed on my Sequoia the total height is 7'10" (94") total. Certainly won't fit in under my garage door and we'll see if I can fit in any under cover parking.
I'm 6'4" and not strong or weak (40+ years old) and had NO problems lifting the sportsrack out of the shipping box, nor putting it on the roof of my car by myself. If you're under 6' it will probably not be as easy but for me it's perfect.
Oh yea, the box it comes in is HUGE... my 5 and 7 year old are LOVING it right now. They've decided it's a clubhouse and are all gathered around it with paints and crayons. What a great bonus :D
I'll come add more to this review after I use it a bit and decide if the 4 stars stays.
So far, installation and order/shipping experience was great.
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