Sears X-Cargo XL Cargo Box: What You Need to Know
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- čas přidán 24. 06. 2017
- Update (9/11/17): This video was made when I purchased the box. Now, I have driven 90 MPH with it a few times and the box has stayed on the roof well. I have had no problems with it in the almost three months of ownership.
Are you interested in purchasing an X-Cargo XL or any other cargo topper for your vehicle, such as a Thule box? In this video, I show around my X-Cargo and provide some important information you should know before making a purchase as big (literally) as this.
As of now, the fastest I've driven is 55 MPH and the box has been fine. I made this video because my parents were very close to returning the box due to its limitations, and I wanted you, the viewer, to know the perks associated with a cargo topper such as this.
This box is wonderful. I crossed 30+ States in the USA (over 10k miles in a year) with that attached to my Corolla on a Thule roof mount and it had no problem doing 90mph+ in the many hours the road was empty in the hot desert. I was taking around 50lbs of luggage and other things (I added blankets to the surrounding and tied it with light hooks so that the luggage wouldn't crack the black plastic. The corolla is low enough that it barely affected stability, and I didn't notice a whole lot of extra fuel (and it's hard to tell exactly how much was due to the air drag and how much was due to the bike in the bike rack in the rear, and all my luggage inside the car. For a 10+ year old car the corolla excelled at every aspect and this Sears box was definitely the best choice
That’s awesome! With my current car, an Alltrack, stability shouldn’t be as affected, either. I haven’t used the box in a while and will probably sell it.
We appreciate the video! Love the crocs as well!
Thanks for the video. I will most likely be getting this one
Germain Gonzalez You’re welcome! I haven’t used Boxy since December 2017. She’s just been vibing in my basement.
Dude has the chillest accent ever
Thx for the review. Very informative
I’m glad you liked it! I haven’t used Boxy in years. Maybe I could get some cross bars for my Alltrack and use it again.
I got a used one for $50! Woohoo! I love it!
That’s awesome! I still haven’t used this box since 2017. My dad dropped it when I got it, so it was too rough to return. Maybe I should list this box online and advertise it as featured in a CZcams video with 50K views!
I found one in my town, used one time, in near pristine condition for $40! Going to use it tomorrow for a 2500 mile road trip I make every summer, this is the first time with a carrier. Interested to see how it goes!
@@scottkriegerjr.6205 hey I have my first trip with mine tomorrow. How did your trip go?
@@anonymoususer1824 no problem at all. What I would consider to be normal amount of wind noise. Fuel economy was within expected range going 70 mph attached to the roof of our 2020 Nissan Rogue. But going 80 once we hit Nebraska... Oof. Huge fuel economy hit
I can appreciate your attitude about Sears, I feel the same way, I just purchased the same cargo rack from a garage sale, no locking mechanism, 50 bucks, however I will sort that out,
My question is was there a metal plate inside and outside the box, I have one plate for each bracket.
Thank you! I don’t remember the plates except that there was at least one for each corner.
Thanks for bringing up Sears and their financial troubles.... They need to bring their stores up to a modern day look.... Sadly.
This video has gotten a surprising amount of views. I'll need to search around to see if any sites promoting the X-Cargo are using this video or something.
Always use side straps as well. Crossbars can fail.. I've seen videos saying that so I'm using side straps to the side trails for extra protection.
And thanks for the video!
I zip tied over the crossbar to my rails in two directions in front and back of each of the crossbars. I checked everything at each fuel stop. No problems!
Don't ever lose your keys. It will be very hard to find a replacement. Sears does not carry parks or lock mechanism anymore.
Taxedtodeath If you watch my recent update video, you’ll see that Boxy is living a quiet life. His keys are still around, thankfully, but Boxy is just relaxing.
Actually not difficult. Today, I took a picture of the lock, went to a lock shop, gave them the numbers off the lock and they made me a new key. $9.50 + tax (& a copy of my DL). Didn't even have to bring in the cargo box.
can also get them on e-trailer. Thule actually made this box, and the lock cylinder is the same for Thule, so you can use that number, and order replacement on e-trailer!
The maker of other boxes you reference is pronounced like "tool-y" not "thool"
Otherwise, pretty good review.
All sears boxes were msde by Thule....fun fact
Why do you say it needs at least 50 lbs in it al all times? Is there a problem driving with it empty?
It shakes a lot. I haven’t used the cargo box in five years.
Dont need to have it full
Disability City I haven’t driven with the box for almost a year. Thank you for the info, though!
@@PenguinPillowPet you are welcome, careful not to put max of 80kgs load.
Have to carry 50 lbs at all times? That makes zero sense.
craig march That’s why Boxy is living a relaxing life away from the spotlight now!
It sure doesn't give me warm and fuzzies about the design of it. . . .
Voice sounds like Bruce on family Guy
1:51
I saw crocks. Ewwww.
And you mentioned opening a box but there was no woman in the entire....ohhh you meant, ohhhhhh.