Roof cargo box

jen531 · Jul 11, 2018

Hi all,

We are considering getting a cargo box for our 2018 xc90. Can anyone give recommendations on which to get or avoid?

SDspeed · Jul 11, 2018

I have a Thule Flow (now called Thule Motion XT Alpine) and like it. We only use it for skiing, so we don't need very much height. I think taller roof boxes are noisy, but not everyone agrees.

Not my car, but here is an XC90 with a Thule Flow:

from this thread:
https://forums.swedespeed.com/showt...quot-Snow-Plowing-quot-with-the-XC90-in-Off-Road-Mode-200-miles-thru-a-Blizzard

Here is some discussion about roof boxes:
https://forums.swedespeed.com/showthread.php?538666

Another option if you have a trailer hitch and don't need the box for skis is to get one that mounts behind the car, which shouldn't be noisy at all.

Icerunner · Jul 11, 2018

I recently bought the new Thule Motion XT XXL, see here: PICS: XC90 T8 Bursting Blue with Thule Motion XT XXL (black glossy) mounted https://forums.swedespeed.com/showthread.php?t=576019

Trevlig · Jul 11, 2018

jen531 said:
We are considering getting a cargo box for our 2018 xc90. Can anyone give recommendations on which to get or avoid?

We have had this Volvo designed box for a year and a half. We haven't used it as much as I thought we would, but it has held up well. I still like it.

It is the sleekest one I found at that time. If you don't need more capacity, it is a great box because it is really thin and aerodynamic. I haven't tested against other boxes in similar settings, but I'd think it makes less wind noise than taller and less aerodynamic boxes.

It is well made and looks great, in my opinion. You can see more discussion about the Volvo box in this thread.

safetyguy14 · Jul 11, 2018

Another vote for Thule Motion XT, I have an XC60 but it should be pretty representative:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/EJuJ1QCEEwysf5kY6

Icerunner · Jul 11, 2018

safetyguy14 said:
Another vote for Thule Motion XT, I have an XC60 but it should be pretty representative:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/EJuJ1QCEEwysf5kY6

Nice combo!

DenverJaguar · Jul 11, 2018

I have the Yakima Skybox Lo Carbonite. I haven't mounted it to my XC90 yet because it's heavy, the XC90 is tall, and my girlfriend can't lift it up high enough. My garage roof is low due to a beam in the middle, so I cannot use a pulley system. It's a great box, though, and can be opened from either side.

https://www.rei.com/product/876513/yakima-skybox-lo-carbonite-cargo-roof-box

jen531 · Jul 11, 2018

@DenverJaguar W\when are you going to use it? I want to hear about any road noise/ease of use

amiller89 · Jul 11, 2018

I’ve got an Inno Shadow 15 which is pretty great - sleek and streamlined. Use it for hauling skis.

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