Has anyone had problems leaving their roof boxes on their rigs all winter?

Posted by Delicious-Rock1083@reddit | overlanding | View on Reddit | 4 comments

I just got a rooftop carrier (Yakima Skybox) that I plan on use next summer to keep more stuff out of my trunk so I can spend less time setting up my sleep system. I also want to use it for skiing...has anyone had any troubles because they left their carrier out all winter?

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Carllllll@reddit

My roof box (Thule Atlantis) has been out in the PNW elements for its whole life, probably 13+ years at this point. No issues here.

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Key-Lead-3449@reddit

Any issue getting your car serviced with the box on?

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Carllllll@reddit

I'm a career mechanic actually so I do my own work. I've had some vehicles be a pain due to a roof box, not being able to lift the vehicle high enough, but it's a simple conversation with the customer and we take it off if needed which isn't often.

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Key-Lead-3449@reddit

Thanks for the insight. I cant get it off and on by myself and im moving soon so didnt wanna mess with it