When attaching to vehicle roof rack, does the SkyBox attaching mechanisms actually lock in place to prevent theft of the entire SkyBox?
1688249
Yes. The latches are open when they slide under the roof rack cross bars. The lid needs to be up to lock the latches in place because you have to push locking mechanism down from the inside. The locking down of the sky box is done from the inside of the sky box.
1688250
Yes, it is a very secure system. So much so that I have 2 side by side on top of my camper she'll.
1688251
Yes. The attachment mechanism is inside the box and the box locks. Hope that helps.
1811080
If you mean a closed sunroof, the yes(LOL). If you mean open, it depends on the rails on your roof. If you have only the two that go along the sides, it's going to be difficult, because you would need to attached somewhere so it doesn't slip backwards. Hope this helps.
262909
It has straps that you lash to the roof rack. If you connect all the straps it is very secure, you should not need anymore straps to hold it down. You may want to buy a cover that you put between the roof and the bag so it doesn't scratch the roof.
149706
Sure. I do. But of course your temperament may vary. I keep a spare wrench in the rear cubby to make tightening/loosening the bolt convenient but sometimes I just hand tighten and put the lock on it (that's where it locks to the car). My hatchback (2014 Outback) opens with rack mounted but I must make sure the top inside bike clamp is nor in play. Basically mounting us put the rack in your hitch, insert bolt, put lock on. Removal is the opposite. I also fold the two wheel racks down/up because my garage is so full of crap the isn't much roo to set it.
1019142
There is no locking mechanism on the rack itself, but I just run a cable through all the bikes and through the loop on my trailer hitch. Keep in mind that if you lock/chain the bikes to the rack itself, you'd also want to make sure you have a locking trailer hitch/pin to prevent someone from simply pulling the pin and taking the entire rack with all your bikes attached to it (albeit, that would be heavy and awkward...but maybe I'm just a bit paranoid ;-) Great rack though. Good luck.
764618
Not totally sure what you mean, but the clips are just attached to the straps that come with it. So you just attach the clips to the straps. Or leave them off to use with a roof rack or through the vehicle.We ended up running the straps through the vehicle because the clips just didn't work out for us.
197615
No, the RidgeBack comes with a locking mechanism to lock the rack into the hitch.
1604638
You can check if your car will work on Yakima's website. I have a Honda Element with factory roof rack - zero issues. The Skybox has adjustable clamps that move to wherever your crossbars are located. I went through the selections on here - and looks like you shouldn't have a problem: http://www.yakima.com/fit/Information
689082
No. They do utilize torque fasteners and multiple components have to be removed. unless you are familiar with these rails they appear integrated. I have little concern about mine being stolen.
1853023
Rick, agree with the other comments. I use a small bungee on the front loops to hold it in place as well as make it a little more difficult for someone to steal it.
311755
It doesn't officially lock unless your tailgate is lockable. If thats the case then its pretty much secure. The only way to open the bakflip is from the underside, when the tailgate is open
1792428
No, it does not. I use a MasterLock cable to lock the bike to the car and a hitch lock to lock the rack to the car. Both can be bought on Amazon.
1771681
Yes, the box itself does lock as well do the two racks. In fact the box stays locked at all times. Therefore the key is always needed to open or close it.
1535880
The crossbars simply clamp down where you put them- there is no designated spot to place them, which is important for me because I have a rooftop cargo box that requires the bars to be slid to where its brackets are. I believe the safety rules are to put the bars as far towards the back as they can go to do the job. The bars are only put in place when you need to carry something up top. Otherwise, you take them off and store them. They have screw-down clamps on each end of the bar, and a "Key" which you use to lock the screw-down handle in place, but the key itself does not release the bar to re-position it. The crossbars simply clamp down where you put them- there is no designated spot to place them, which is important for me because I have a rooftop cargo box that requires the bars to be slid to where its brackets are. I believe the safety rules are to put the bars as far towards the back as they can go to do the job. The bars are only put in place when you need to carry something up top. Otherwise, you take them off and store them. They have screw-down clamps on each end of the bar, and a "Key" which you use to lock the screw-down handle in place, but the key itself does not... » Read More The crossbars simply clamp down where you put them- there is no designated spot to place them, which is important for me because I have a rooftop cargo box that requires the bars to be slid to where its brackets are. I believe the safety rules are to put the bars as far towards the back as they can go to do the job. The bars are only put in place when you need to carry something up top. Otherwise, you take them off and store them. They have screw-down clamps on each end of the bar, and a "Key" which you use to lock the screw-down handle in place, but the key itself does not release the bar to re-position it. « Show Less
2270970
No, the rack is held on by straps that run through the cracks around the hatch and are attached to foam covered rollers inside the car that are pulled up against the insiden of the hatch. When you open the attach the rollers essentially fall out of the car and the rack is released.
973408
No. Get one that locks. I had mine almost stolen. Good thing we parked close to wherey kids were playing and one of them saw somone trying to take the cargo carrier off my jeep.
818783
Been awhile but it has a screw lock anchor that connects to the roof rack on four points (2 on each side). It wasn't to difficult at all