![]() ![]() This guide isn’t specifically geared toward families, though most of the picks would be useful to a family traveling by car. ![]() ![]() (And he lives in South Dakota, where things are spread out, so he’s always prepared.) We cover everything from checking your tires and dipsticks to knowing what you should do if your car starts smelling like rotten eggs for seemingly no reason. That’s why we asked Christopher Smith, a veteran automotive journalist with a penchant for restoring fixer-uppers, to help us put together some advice on how to prepare your car for a trip. These items will help you have a successful road trip, regardless of region or weather.Įven if you do have the best gear in the world, however, it’s always best to address small problems before they become emergencies. Our hope is that the recommendations in this guide will help you see more and explore farther down the road than you thought possible.īelow, you’ll find recommendations for cargo boxes, binoculars, coolers, emergency beacons, a first-aid kit, an ice scraper, inverters for your electronics, a multi-tool, phone mounts, a portable jump starter, ratchets and tie-down straps, a road atlas, stain remover, a stowable daypack, sun shades, sunglasses, a tire-pressure gauge, a travel game, a travel pillow, water jugs, windshield water repellent, wipes, and so much more. In addition to our own research and testing, we consulted with half a dozen engineers, mechanics, and other experts to bring you these picks. Photo: Caleigh WaldmanĪfter traveling for 1,500 miles, through four states and six national parks, we think we have a good grasp on what makes an excellent road trip. The locks, mounting hardware, bases and lid supports are the same on each SkyBox regardless of the finish on the lid.The car and its load, minus the humans. The primary difference in the SkyBox PRO is in the high gloss automotive finish. The boxes are all made of high quality durable ABS plastic. The Skybox PRO has two glossy color options: Onyx (black) and Titanium (dark gray). The Skybox Carbonite has a black dimpled surface resembling a golf ball. The original Skybox has slightly textured matte black finish. Q: How do I tell the difference between SkyBox Pro, SkyBox Carbonite and SkyBox?Ī: The only difference between the Skyboxes is the look of the lid and the price. Drilling holes to mount a box in some other way could compromise its design, not to mention, void the warranty. The mounting holes in all of the gear boxes are positioned to optimize durability and compatibility with appropriate crossbar spreads. Q: Can I drill new mounting holes in my gear box?Ī: This is not a good idea. ![]() Look in the Fit List or Fit My Car online to see if the SkyBox/RocketBox boxes are options in the list of accessories for your vehicle. We need to consider weight capacity, crossbar spread, hatch clearance and other factors to answer that. Look in the Fit List or Fit My Car online to see if the SkyBox/RocketBox boxes are options in the list of accessories for your vehicle.Ī: Different vehicles have different capacities. We have also redesigned the mounting hardware to fit a variety of different crossbar shapes. Light weight is important because the lighter the box is, the more weight you can put into it because vehicles can only support so much weight on the roof.Ī: We have done extensive testing on factory racks to see which ones are strong enough to handle a luggage box. We use ABS instead of fiberglass because it is lighter and less expensive, while still being really strong (=maximum value). ![]()
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