Ski Rack, Cargo Box, Truck Bed or Inside?

[Benny Profane]

I have a subie...no rack or box..put down a seat and put the bad boys in the car...I fit 3 pair along with boot bags and 3 pp including trhe driver..

Problem with skis in the car is introducing moisture inside the car that creates frost INSIDE the windows in the morning. A remote starter can solve that problem. But, anyway, like I said, the box is winter long ski storage. Put them up there, don't think about it. Nice to arrive at the mountain with cold skis, too.

 

[chrsdipietro94@]

That is a monster. Has anybody ever slept in there?

It's possible, but probably a bit claustrophobic

 

[jasonwx]

The Impreza is bigger than you think. Load skis diagonally with one seat down like Jason said. Your old school long boards will be a problem, but modern skis under 185 are no problemo. Then pile everything else on top. I put skis in a ski bag inside the car for long trips, keeps everything nice and organized. The box idea is also good if you don't travel light.

yep
i also bag all my skis...takes a extra min to bag and knock the snow off...
the roof box kills the gas mileage

 

[Benny Profane]

I wouldn't say kill. More like dent.

 

[Peter Minde]

My boards are in a bag, in a ski box. After dropping the coin to get them stoneground, that's the only way to go. If I'm day tripping somewhere, or traveling solo, they go inside the car. In a bag.

 

[MiSkier]

I have a 2019 Crosstrek and I have a 16 Cubic Foot Thule Pulse box. I can put 4 pairs of skis in it with no problem.
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[The UNHOLY]

The new Thule boxes install with a twist, ratchet "system" - you can literally take the box on and off in 5 minutes. I have an old Thule box with brackets and bolts - if you put that on - you are using it for the season, very much a pain to take on and off.

 

[Brownski]

I ordered a sport rack 11 cu. ft box over the weekend. It’s long enough for my longest skis and I’m hoping the narrower profile will hurt my mpg a little less. If it fits next to my kayak rack I may use it for paddles, PFDs etc... Good price too.

 

[Benny Profane]

The new Thule boxes install with a twist, ratchet "system" - you can literally take the box on and off in 5 minutes. I have an old Thule box with brackets and bolts - if you put that on - you are using it for the season, very much a pain to take on and off.

Yeah, I think of that lately every fall when I put the thing on. Nice new feature. I'll probably need a new one soon after nearly twenty years and a few repairs, but, not yet. Besides, there's some classic stickers up there I'd have to replace.

Don't be tempted to keep that thing on the rack all year. I did that for three years when I lived with zero storage space for it, and Ihad to saw the bolts off due to rust and corrosion when I sold that car. At least loosen up the bolts and zap the stuff up there with WD40 once a year, but grease is better. Thule is pretty good for replacement parts and locks on their site.

 

[Warp daddy]

I have a subie...no rack or box..put down a seat and put the bad boys in the car...I fit 3 pair along with boot bags and 3 pp including the driver..