GoPlus Cargo Roof Box is a Cheaper Alternative to Thule and Yakima | First Impressions Review

[@eileenkanute1177]

Thank you SO MUCH for this video!!!! We are new to this and sitting here on a Saturday morning...with a carrier that came with NO instructions. Your video was our life saver!! We appreciate it and get how easy it is now. You're the best!:)

[@eileenkanute1177]

oh- we also have a crosstrek!! Love that car:)

[@emersontan]

Thank you for the unboxing and tutorial..planing to buy this brand...❤❤❤

[@LevelupMotorsports]

Great Video! Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you for saving me a few hundred. I really like this go plus. Will look great in white on my white Subaru Sti. Currently going for $469

[@MikeMu]

I've added a wind fairing (40 inch Inno amzn.to/2W5G9U4 ) which I believe reduces wind noise. Wind noise is about the same as a comparable Thule I have experience with but with a different SUV. Its still noticeable in a way where freeway travel sounds like its more windy than usual, when I don't think it is. Also a drop of 10-20% in MPG regular driving / cruising speeds (versus completely naked without Cargo box, aero crossbars). I'll update as a I drive more, just haven't been doing as much during COVID-19.

[@RandyHarter]

The Amazon link now points to the small 31" fairing. What part number did you end up getting?

[@MikeMu]

They must have sold out of the 40 inch. The one you want is dependent on the width of your car and roof rail system. The 40 inch was the right size for my Crosstrek. I don’t know the part number off hand.

[@Kusoka1]

Real people sharing real experience. Great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@errm1913]

oh my, maybe when you posted this it was a less expensive alternative, but today, 2021-09-02, it's the same or MORE than similar Thule & Yakima!!!

[@MikeMu]

Wow, at $699! Doesn't make sense anymore if you want a major name brand instead, particularly if stock has caught up.

[@mikejohnson5200]

Great video. Ordered the same thing in black and it’s also for a trek. Thanks!!

[@lucascandy5056]

Very helpful and informative, thanks for taking the time!

[@k9r675]

Just installed one in our 2015 Mazda CX-9, fits perfect , I'm really liking this cargo box

[@lucascandy5056]

That is so funny I'm looking at one on Facebook marketplace for my....2015 Mazda CX-9, I guess it fits!

[@dannyjizay]

Thank you for posting! I just ordered this for my 2015 Lexus RX350. I ordered from Sears (believe it or not) because the Thule and Yakima websites are out of stock, and Amazon didn't have anything that would get here in less than 2 weeks. Looking forward to hooking this up!

[@MikeMu]

I guess Cargo Boxes are going out of stock again. I have very little to complain about it. It hasn't left the top of my Subaru except for an examination, and all is still good with it over the past 8000 miles I've driven with it since. Enjoy!

[@skukeness6201]

How would these mounting clamps handle aero bars? Some of these style clamps in the past dont symmetrically grab under the aero bar enough

[@jamesg872]

The mounting hardware is concerning. All of the other boxes I've seen have a loop through. These C clamp style mounts seem to place a lot of stress on the sides, which would be a weak point. I can't help but wonder if they will get loose or break off over time.

[@m3110y3110]

Great video! As a new crosstrek owner i too found the interior space a bit lacking, especially going on roadtrips with my dog. This video is from 3 years ago, are you still a fan of this cargo box and how has it held up? TIA!

[@MikeMu]

It has performed well. I still have it on top of my Crosstrek. It’s been damaged a bit (my fault) but functionally perfectly fine for me. I’ve made a few update videos on it since you may want to check out.

[@anan7s294]

It would be great to show the practicality of the box by filling it with a full size spare wheel (normal and deflated if there's a puncture) and few hard body luggage bags of different size.

[@MikeMu]

That would be great! Will do that if I ever do another roof cargo box video.

[@luisacevedo324]

Tell you what. It's really not a cheap box $$$$$ wise that is. For a not so known box. At least a little doolar store light wouldn't hurt the company to throw in. Over all not bad. Thanks for video brother. Good luck be safe👍👍👍

[@US36477]

Very helpful, thanks for your review.

[@fixitfelix718]

Why not the jegs.. do you still use this. Do you like it

[@JonDotCom7]

Good review! Only problem is, I can't find it anywhere 😕

[@asdjones]

Hey, Mike, hanks because mine arrived with a blank User's Manual. I cannot figure out where the supplied straps go..inside the box? or?

[@MikeMu]

The straps attach the mounting claws inside the box. Look for the loops on the claws, you will see. I've never used them because I keep the box pretty full or empty.

[@brianlee2837]

Good idea with the UV protection. How many carry-on rolling bags will fit in the carrier?

[@MikeMu]

Hey Brian! I've done 3 with more room to carry other things. 2 with 1 expanded pass the standard 22×14×9.

[@kaliman198117ify]

I wish someone can review this with fitting suitcases

[@acorn9934]

Awesome vid Mike, can you drive into the garage with it on, also does it interfere with your antenna...

[@MikeMu]

Some garages - I’d say many modern garages. It’s close though. Does not interfere with antennae.

[@acorn9934]

@@MikeMu awesome, we live in the Northwoods of Wisconsin in old log cabin, we had our first vacation last year in Florida and now hooked on fishing for Shark's on shore, need more room for more gear in my wife's Hyundai Tucson, Thule and Yakima are out of my price range, besides people are buying them up on the market and renting them out big time..Thanks for the comeback, Stay Safe, and remember your Life Matters.

[@johngilson254]

Anyone know how to get replacement keys for the Go Plus Box?

[@EricDimanlig]

Hoping you can answer this question. My crossbars are very hard to move! How far or close can the crossbars be apart from each other?

[@MikeMu]

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[@akmini1]

They gave me 2 luggage straps with my Goplus. Where do they go? I can't find anywhere to attache them.

[@MikeMu]

They go on the hooks that grab onto your roof rack. Took me a bit of investigating to see that.

[@WatsonWu]

Good video. Thanks for sharing. Do all of your items remain dry? Is it also noisy when traveling at high speed?

[@MikeMu]

In California, I haven’t had any rain storms since. By design I can’t see how anything could get very wet in normal conditions though, definitely not from top or sides in natural conditions. As far as noise, just sounds more windy during the drive. I’ve also added a wind fairing though.

[@WatsonWu]

Mike Mu Great, thanks for the reply and your thoughts.

[@asdjones]

Any issues with water leaking in from either top or from clamp areas underneath?

[@MikeMu]

None.

[@vantran2350]

It is hard to open by key even I don’t have anything inside…

[@smithywick]

Great video and top box 👌 wats the name of the song and artist? Great tune 🎶 🎶🎶

[@mdeem1]

I have a box like this without key. The number is m163. I can't find where to get a replacement. Thanks

[@MikeMu]

If its GoPlus, I'd try contacting them. But I wouldn't hold my breath on it. If you still have your key, take it to a good locksmith. They can make a duplicate.

[@matthewlephart3689]

What is the available spread on cross bars that this can be mounted to? I have a 28” spread and it’s not adjustable?

[@MikeMu]

28" is most likely too short for a box of this size and weight capacity.

[@shc9140]

what is the wide root rack?

[@MikeMu]

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[@InspoAlley]

How's the noise factor when driving? Does the top buckle in due to the wind/downforce from driving?

[@MikeMu]

No different from other roof boxes. No, the top has proven to be solid. Think I’ve hit as high as 80 mph and then with high winds added too. Naturally occurring wind on I5 freeway at highway speeds doesn’t phase it.

[@Chinoykicks]

Great video man!Curious about the wind noise and the aerodynamic design of it. Thanks!

[@MikeMu]

I definitely notice more wind noise. Also there is definitely a decrease (as expected) in MPG. About the same as Thule and Yakima. Adding a wind fairing makes a big difference in wind and MPG. Without, expect a 15-20% drop in MPG - higher the faster you go. With wind fairing and full loaded car, just did a 30 MPG trip down from SF to LA, but at 70 MPH average in freeway. Still a bit too early to tell total overall MPG hit, but I think its at least 10%.

[@greydogmusic]

Terrific review.. thank you for making it. Only thing I would like to have seen added would be what you get spending more money on a name brand. You mention “some” have interior frames. Would be nice if you added the cheapest name brand would or would not have this feature. I know it isn’t a comparison review. Just a thought I had while watching. Great job.

[@MikeMu]

Thanks! I would have definitely done that if I had more time and space (these things take a lot of space), and as you saw in the video the boxes are huge! Can't really return these easily too if it doesn't work out. One day...

[@robpettit4012]

Do you know where we could get a replacement key and lock for this?

[@MikeMu]

Afraid not. You may have to contact a locksmith if you can't reach GoPlus.

[@calvink3081]

Have you had any issues with front of the lid lifting during higher speed with some head wind? How fast have you gone with it?

[@MikeMu]

No, that’s something that I would seriously have an update on. I cant imagine the lid coming off even at 100 mph on a clear day. I drive up to about 80 mph on the I5 freeway at times when that’s the safer speed to pass.

[@isaacturton868]

Thanks so much for the review. It was really needed for this product. I was worried about the clamps because the product doesn't show them at all! Which is pretty dumb on their part. Anyways what crossbars do you have to go with your Subaru? I also have a crosstrek, but I am still trying to decide which crossbars to use that fit the pre installed "runners" on the cross trek. Thanks again!

[@MikeMu]

Hi Isaac. You're welcome. That's exactly why I created the video, there were so many questions I had and not answered. I took the chance and thought it'd help others. I currently use OEM crossbars from Subaru. Thing is these OEM ones don't lock. So if that's a concern, I'd look for elsewhere. These clones look good to me for under $90, but also do not lock ( amzn.to/38ClJcl ). Subaru sells a lot of Thule products in their catalog so you can't go wrong there. Just a bit pricey for me, and probably overkill. I also bought these CargoLocs ( amzn.to/38Cw7Rr ) because they were cheap on Amazon, and they lock. Reviews aren't bad, just need to add some silicone tape to reduce wind noise and it'd be good to go. I haven't installed them yet... when I do, I might make a video. Hope that helps!

[@johnfedders8026]

Nice video...looking at my options for a roof rack for a Pacifica. Do you know the max width that the mounting hooks can be spaced? Rails on the Pacifica aren't adjustable. Also, do you know the max interior width? Everything is see says 30" width, but that is outside. Have a beach chair that is about 29" wide and wondering if it will fit. Nice vid and review.

[@MikeMu]

Sorry for late reply. What beach chair do you have? 29" is cutting it close, are you sure you can't flip it around some other length to do it?

[@bruceflora8975]

Thank you for the just got one

[@anan7s294]

Is there a speed limit when these boxes are installed? How much speed can it withstand?

[@MikeMu]

It’s the same disclaimer about speed as other roof cargo boxes. Here in California I drive up and down from LA to SF. 80 MPH is sometimes the safe speed to be traveling on the 5 and I’ve experienced no issues. But I can understand why it’s not advised. I think I cover the MPH in the video in the paperwork. It’s the same advised speed for those towing a trailer. Always check and re-check the mounts though. I've found the rubber shifts.

[@AgentJ415]

Any chance you've taken this through the snow? Going to Tahoe this month with two kiddos for 5 days.

[@MikeMu]

I have not yet. But that's on my list.

[@ORLCONJ]

🤗 YEAH! AWESOME DUDE THANK YOU 👌🏽✌🏽👍🏽

[@30smsuperstrat]

Yakima Rocketbox Pro 12 is actually $10 cheaper, if you already have other yakima gear and you want to use 1 key for everything, and want their lifetime warranty.

[@MikeMu]

Thats great! Looks like supply has met demand now.

[@PixelsBySean]

Great video! Do you know the minimum and max crossbar spread?

[@MikeMu]

I must have forgot to edit that part into the video. I will have to look it up and get back to you.

[@RandyHarter]

Thanks for the great video Mike. Did you ever find and post the max cross bar size the clamps will fit? I couldn't find your answer?

[@williamwilliams4559]

how do you like the roof box?

[@MikeMu]

Its great! No issues. Thousands of miles going in. It still scratches like any plastic but its been trouble free. I haven't taken it off the vehicle yet, even for day to day driving.

[@lawrenceh.7616]

Great video. Thanks for posting. Any chance you can let me know the interior dimensions? Specifically the width as I'd like to know if our beach chairs would fit (is the box wide enough?). Thx!

[@MikeMu]

30” wide items will fit in middle of the box. I've put two beach chairs, two tents, an inflatable lounge, and a box of stuff in there. Its surprising really, but it all fits.

[@lawrenceh.7616]

@@MikeMu Excellent! Thank you.

[@gregbaxley5429]

Thanks for the video! Is the key stuck in the lock when unlocked like the Thule system?

[@MikeMu]

Yes. You have to lock it up to remove the key.

[@hilldweller8605]

This thing is 400+ on Amazon! I think the Thule Sidekick is cheaper. Think I'ma just try and make space inside my Crosstrek and put off buying a Cargo box.

[@philipspille]

Hello how much did u pay for this from Amazon

[@MikeMu]

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[@davecove9516]

Just watched your video, I got the same one. I can’t find the key, where was your key located?

[@MikeMu]

In the box (obviously). I thought they could have done a better job securing the keys. Shake the box, look under the cardboard flaps.

[@davecove9516]

Mike Mu they had it bunched up in the plastic... I just found it... they could of done a better job with key placement...

[@nv-systems]

Do you think now it was a mistake to buy a cheap one or not?

[@MikeMu]

Still working great. No issues I didn’t resolve. I did damage it a little on a building entrance (shouldn’t have trusted someone to tell me the clearance from outside). But now that pandemic is over, I would have stuck with a whole system instead so that I have less keys to worry about. But I got my money’s worth as I took it on thousands of miles of trips.

[@prophetseven728]

Any Extra Noise made for the Roof Cargo?

[@MikeMu]

Yes. True of all cargo boxes.

[@prophetseven728]

@@MikeMu Oh, is it a lot? some less then others? Or just all the same about?

[@MikeMu]

@@prophetseven728 Its about the same.

[@prophetseven728]

@@MikeMu Got it! Ya debating soft vs hard/ Cloth vs Plastic

[@MikeMu]

@@prophetseven728 if you can, hard for sure. Unless you are only going to use it for a handful of trips

[@Bk-uz3pk]

Thank you

[@eebsofresh]

What was Amazon's price? Great review!

[@MikeMu]

About the same as it is now. $500 shipped roughly with tax.

[@eebsofresh]

@@MikeMu is this on Canadian Amazon? Im not seeing it via the link in the description.

[@MikeMu]

I’m afraid not (at the time of this reply).

[@eebsofresh]

@@MikeMu I actually picked up the exact same model just branded by a local roof rack supply shop (galaxy auto). Got the black version for $350 and I'm not disappointed.

[@MikeMu]

Does it have galaxy auto branding on it?

[@tedlu008]

Jegs 18 cubic feet is cheaper and works great

[@OverCookedRice]

over $400 still out of my budget. Why are these so expensive with only plastic on it.

[@MikeMu]

It's a lot of the stuff used in hard sided luggage. Also the shipping box is huge! If you aren't going to use it much, people rent them out all the time.

[@james_the_darklord]

The G3 brand is half the price of that

[@dc5duben96]

i get this is a cheaper brand but dam $470 for a plastic box is still ret*rded lol

[@99RyanFTW]

Got mine for $40 at a thrift store by my house in Colorado

[@brownbuter]

no reason a cargo box should cost over 200 bucks

[@Leo-wd8vq]

now it cost $659.99...

[@MikeMu]

Skip it now. Not worth $659.

[@CarReis28]

I hate this company they said it would fit my car but it didn't :(:(:(:( Dont waste your money on it, buy a yakima

[@MikeMu]

Who did you buy from? What car do you drive?

[@CarReis28]

@@MikeMu Model y, I got from amazon it said it would fit but it didn’t. :( Can’t return it either.