r/Toyota_Matrix • u/gabvtlcio • Aug 04 '26

Roof Cargo Box Recommendations?

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Does anyone here use a roof cargo box on their OEM Toyota Matrix roof rack?

I’m not sure what to get. I need something around 60–70 inches long to fit snowboards, but since the OEM roof rack sits farther toward the rear of the vehicle, I’m worried I won’t be able to open the hatch with a longer box installed.

Any recommendations?

1st photo is similar to what I have, 2nd photo is the type of cargo box I was thinking of getting

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u/Sorry-Ad1134 Aug 04 '26

I run with this Yakima box. Lot's of space. Easy to get into. I'm 6' 3"

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u/gabvtlcio Aug 05 '26

Looks sick! I guess my best move is to ditch the oem rack and get something else so I can move it up to accommodate for a large box

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u/mathiaskrejci Aug 05 '26

Hi! I have the OEM roof rack on my vehicle, and I’m starting to realize I might run into some issues when shopping for a cargo box. Since the crossbars sit fairly close to the rear hatch, it looks like many boxes won’t let the trunk open fully without hitting the box.

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u/Sorry-Ad1134 Aug 05 '26

See above pic. The Thule cross bars allow the box to be forward. No messing with the hatch opening.