Your 2cents.... Cargo Box and Ski Rack COMBO??

[Bklyn Highlander]

Hello Toyota Nation!!

Sorry for the extra long post... here a brief overview for the lazy ppl like me..

For Lazy ppl like me lol:
1. Reviews on Thule 45050?
2. Cargo Netting System?
3. Cheaper Alternative to Thule Cargo Boxes? Worth the extra money?
4. Picture of your Cargo Box
5. Does anyone have a cargo box and a ski rack mounted on their rooftop rack?


I recently got my new 2008 Highlander and it didn't come with the crossbars. I am thinking about getting the Thule 45050. If anyone has this crossbar system could you let me know your experience with this and how it fits and reviews.

I recently took a trip and notice that the cargo space is very limited behind the 3rd road and it was hard to fit everything into the car. Do anyone own of those Cargo netting system that hooks onto the trunk area so stuff doesn't fall out?

I've been doing some research on cargo box and believe that the highlander can fit up to the "1600" models without interfering with the rear spoiler. I've consider the Thule Atlantis but it seem kind of expensive.
Is Thule worth the extra $$? Are there any alternative cargo box that are large to hold alot of cargo like duffle bags or small carry-on suit cases for road trips? If anyone has pictures of their cargo box with luggage in it could you post it up so I can get a reference on how much these cargo boxes can actually hold. THANKS

Also I go snowboarding alot in the winter and I currently own of those Thule Flat Top carrier (not sure of the model # but it looks the same as the Thule 725) from my old car. If possible I would want to find a cargo box that can fit along side my cargo box and i think the Thule Atlantis is kind of out of the question to fit along side of the ski rack. I havn't seen any thread that addressed this but does anyone have a cargo box and a ski rack mounted on their rooftop rack?

THANK YOU!

Any input would be greatly appreciated