Roof Rack/Basket/Cargo Question.

[IntegraDA05]

Purchasing a 98' Subaru Legacy Outback GT Wagon here soon.
What kind of Opinions do i have for Roof Basket/Cargo Boxes etc.
We Travel a lot as a Family so the more Room in the Interior would be Noice!
Thanks for anyone's Help!
Chris.

[impreza_GC8]

Here's my basket:
http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs080.snc3/14731_1237980951882_1299990492_31426871_6370322_n.jpg

And heres the link:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Roof-Mou ... 518ece961f (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Roof-Mounted-Cargo-Carrier-Roof-Rack-ROLA_W0QQitemZ350288254495QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item518ece961f)

[IntegraDA05]

I really like that one a lot.
Looks very Functional even MPG wise w/ the Wind Defector.
Do they make a Optional Enclosed Cargo Box too?

[chaksq]

Hmm, I think I should add this to the list of upgrades I want for my car. Thanks for the link impreza_GC8, now to save up for one.

[jey]

For an enclosed solution, I wonder if you'd get better gas mileage with one that attaches to the tow hitch as opposed to the roof:

http://www.stowaway2.com/catalog.aspx?cid=35

[IntegraDA05]

I like those but i want to keep my Hatch Operational
&snag'n in the Rear wouldn't be Great either.
We have 2 Pits so be'n able to Open the Hatch would be Great instead of them run'n all over the Seats etc.

I'll be get'n that Rack soon so i guess i'll just Tarp our Luggage.


For an enclosed solution, I wonder if you'd get better gas mileage with one that attaches to the tow hitch as opposed to the roof:

http://www.stowaway2.com/catalog.aspx?cid=35

[lorensson]

Apparently the notion that roof racks & boxes mess with your MPG is bogus: http://www2.thule.com/Thule/Page____90595.aspx

I have a Thule 581 basket, love it. Made my own fairing because Thule doesn't export them to the UK.

[DarkPhoenix]

Question, what is an Outback GT Wagon?