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  1. 12-29-2019, 20:37 #1
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    Default Yakima SkyBox's suck

    Playing frogger on interstate 70, 1 mile west of Idaho Springs around 3pm today... I was trying to pick up what was left of our ski gear, and I thunked it was rather entertaining this afternoon...I have a whole new level of respect for that game. I have submitted a case to Yakima, but I doubt anything will come of it. Lost 2 ski boots, and 2 sets of poles...Not to bad when I had 1 snowboard, 4 pairs of skis, poles and boots for all. Anyhow, I'm done with Yakima no matter what happens with warranty case. Not really ranting...just completely baffled as to how this happened since i bought the thing on Feb12th, 2019.

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    At least you have a decent downhill sled left for the kids. Or a tow behind for an ATV.

    You would be amazed (or maybe not due to your recent experience) at how many lids for those roof top boxes are scattered along the highways in Colorado & neighboring states.
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    Quote Originally Posted by SideShow Bob View Post
    At least you have a decent downhill sled left for the kids. Or a tow behind for an ATV.
    Or a small kayak.
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    I am sorry to hear of your ordeal and loss, but a sincere thank you for the insight. I was seriously debating getting one for my car, but will not do so simply because of your post.
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  5. 12-29-2019, 21:42 #5
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    Wife researched thule vs yakima...gonna buy a thule since they stand behind their products...
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    Which size was it? Seems a bit overloaded? I?m assuming it was latched and locked? Did you have to force it closed with all that gear in it?
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    Quote Originally Posted by def90 View Post
    Which size was it? Seems a bit overloaded? I?m assuming it was latched and locked? Did you have to force it closed with all that gear in it?
    Was not overloaded, skybox18, with 4 pairs of skis, boots and poles. A lot less then what we normally travel with.No forcing of the locking at all. Getting ready to call these guys...
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    Looking at the pictures I?m pretty sure it should have a lid on it. Had you had the lid your stuff likely would have stayed in. Just an observation.
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    Looks like the roof broke off? What failed, the latches or the shell itself, any indicators?
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