Does Yakima warranty that the seal between the top and the bottom of the Skybox will keep out all water in heavy rain at freeway speeds?
2027703
I don't know about Yakima's warranty, but personally, we have not had any issues. Its a great box!
2027704
I can't say anything about the warranty, but due to the overhanging design of the top lid, it would be extremely unlikely that there would be problems with water entry (unless perhaps you had it upside down!). We have driven through all types of weather, including heavy rainstorms at expressway speeds, and never had a problem.
2027705
I do not know, however, I just drove 5,500 miles with it through rain (and snow in the mountains) and had no problems at all.
2139610
My bike is parked on my driveway with a bit of shelter. We have not had a lot of rain yet. There is a vent in the cover which allows moisture out. I have had a very small amount of condensation from putting the cover on when the bike is warm. So far it has been completely dry when I take the cover off. The top part of the cover is rubber lined inside. The bottom can take heat from the engine and exhaust. Not sure if that is waterproof or if it matters.
1582652
Not positive, but I leave the plastic slip cover on it on my BMW and have never had a problem. And recently it has been through quite a bit of rain with no problem.
1579996
No. The box is closed all around. The lid on the front prevents rain from getting in.
1157808
Hi, I put mine in a water proof box from Amazon and it works just fine. I think the box I purchased was a Rainbird or another major brand. It was not expensive (the water proof box).
94024
Yes. My cover has withstood the torrential downpours of the Georgia springs and I've never had a wet bike. Great cover. Very we'll made. Had mine for just over a year now.
1530057
I have not had a problem with rain getting in to the mailbox and I believe that the lid hinge rainproof
849623
I have been in heavy rains for entire days. It hasent gotten wet inside and it sheds water real well. As a kayak-er I cant say its waterproof, it only Velcros shut but even Kleenex just stuffed in it stays dry in a thunderstorm. The top overlaps the bottom section creating a nice watershed.
983466
I had one on an open trailer driving at highway speeds in the rain, not a drop of moisture got in. The overlap of the lid on the side kept it dry.
88316
The box is made of molded plastic panels that over lap and snap together and the top fits over a ridge at the top of the sides, front and back panels so rain can not enter. None of the joints are sealed tight but if water got inside it would drain out the bottom. If standing water rose high enough over the bottom floor it would get to the box contents.My box is kept out on a boat dock exposed to rain and wind and I have not had any problems with contents getting wet. I have had mine since my review and it is still in great shape.If I was going to store charcoal I would set the bags on something to keep them a little above the floor. The box is made of molded plastic panels that over lap and snap together and the top fits over a ridge at the top of the sides, front and back panels so rain can not enter. None of the joints are sealed tight but if water got inside it would drain out the bottom. If standing water rose high enough over the bottom floor it would get to the box contents.My box is kept out on a boat dock exposed to rain and wind and I have not had any problems with contents getting wet. I have had mine since my review and it is still in great shape.If I was going to store charcoal I... » Read More The box is made of molded plastic panels that over lap and snap together and the top fits over a ridge at the top of the sides, front and back panels so rain can not enter. None of the joints are sealed tight but if water got inside it would drain out the bottom. If standing water rose high enough over the bottom floor it would get to the box contents.My box is kept out on a boat dock exposed to rain and wind and I have not had any problems with contents getting wet. I have had mine since my review and it is still in great shape.If I was going to store charcoal I would set the bags on something to keep them a little above the floor. « Show Less
859489
No I put water seal on my rain fly. I live in Oregon and we get a bit of rain. Ive used this tent in heavy rain and snow never let me down
1089089
I had one that died a month after installation, on a day that it rained a lot. Schlage was great about replacing it with minimal hassle. I asked whether I should protect the new one from rain to avoid a repeat, and was told that I didn't need to--that it should be fine in the rain and mine must have been defective. It could be that my defect was in the rain protection, or could be that it was a coincidence. But in any case they seem to stand behind the product and intend it to be fine in wet weather.
932667
As long as you don't open the sunroof it shouldn't be a problem. I bought this product for a Christmas trip on 2013 from Los Angeles to San Antonio tx, and it did an amazing job no problems at all, we encounter rain and nothing got wet it's super spacious as well. Good luck!
346361
It has a Limited 1 year Warranty. I read that some folks had leaks. I was extremely careful when closing and latching the cover that seals out the water, so I had no problem.
563243
YES!!!Mine is in our back yard under a golden rain tree. My husband put 2 coats of clear Thompsons water seal on it, and the finish looks just like it did when I took it out of the box in Dec 2013!!!
1396496
THE rain bird has a 1/2 in taper pipe thread, if it goes all the way down and hits bottom it will not seal so try a hose washer in the Orbit spike base, I hope the base is not cracked and as you tighten the head it opens up.
1799420
I have not had any issues with water getting in from the weather. I did build a nice frame to keep it from sitting directly in the ground.