Thule 1800XT (687BXT) fitment - pics attached
Finally broke down and ordered my Thule box from Amazon. Great deal at $536 delivered to my door (2 day through Prime account no less).
Anyway, here are a few pics for those that would like to know how it looks and fits. Net of it is; I can open the glass hatch fully, I cannot open the door hatch fully, and I think it fits the dimensions of the car overall pretty well. Most importantly, I can fit my skis in it come winter, something I wasn't sure I would be able to do with the 1600. I'm fine with the hatch not opening as I think I can make do with either opening the glass hatch or holding the big hatch if needed...YMMV and you should decide whether that is important to you or not. Meanwhile the box will be getting a workout while we go camping soon.
Also note rock rails which I did a separate write up on previously. Oh yeah, just detailed the Jeep and the box with Meguiar's NxT...pretty good stuff. Not quite Zaino, but good in a pinch.
P.S. While I like the look of the Thule better, I can appreciate the design of the Yakima in that it curves up in the rear, this same size box would probably fit were that the case here.
Finally broke down and ordered my Thule box from Amazon. Great deal at $536 delivered to my door (2 day through Prime account no less).
Anyway, here are a few pics for those that would like to know how it looks and fits. Net of it is; I can open the glass hatch fully, I cannot open the door hatch fully, and I think it fits the dimensions of the car overall pretty well. Most importantly, I can fit my skis in it come winter, something I wasn't sure I would be able to do with the 1600. I'm fine with the hatch not opening as I think I can make do with either opening the glass hatch or holding the big hatch if needed...YMMV and you should decide whether that is important to you or not. Meanwhile the box will be getting a workout while we go camping soon.
Also note rock rails which I did a separate write up on previously. Oh yeah, just detailed the Jeep and the box with Meguiar's NxT...pretty good stuff. Not quite Zaino, but good in a pinch.
P.S. While I like the look of the Thule better, I can appreciate the design of the Yakima in that it curves up in the rear, this same size box would probably fit were that the case here.