--- product_id: 1712664 title: "YAKIMA - RocketBox Pro Compact Rooftop Cargo Box for Smaller Cars, 12 (adds 12 cubic ft. of storage)" brand: "yakima" price: "€ 199.85" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 6 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/1712664-yakima-rocketbox-pro-compact-rooftop-cargo-box-for-smaller-cars store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # Quick-dial mounting 12 cu ft storage Aerodynamic design YAKIMA - RocketBox Pro Compact Rooftop Cargo Box for Smaller Cars, 12 (adds 12 cubic ft. of storage) **Brand:** yakima **Price:** € 199.85 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🚀 Elevate Your Road Trips with Style! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** YAKIMA - RocketBox Pro Compact Rooftop Cargo Box for Smaller Cars, 12 (adds 12 cubic ft. of storage) by yakima - **How much does it cost?** € 199.85 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/1712664-yakima-rocketbox-pro-compact-rooftop-cargo-box-for-smaller-cars) ## Best For - yakima enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted yakima brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Adventure Ready:** Perfect for hauling gear for up to 2 campers—your next getaway awaits! - • **Lifetime Assurance:** Love it 'Till You Leave It Limited Lifetime Warranty for peace of mind. - • **Compact & Efficient:** Maximize your small car's potential with 12 cubic feet of extra storage. - • **Streamlined Performance:** Aerodynamic design reduces drag, enhancing fuel efficiency on your adventures. - • **Universal Compatibility:** Quick-dial mounting fits Yakima round, square, factory, and most aerodynamic bars. ## Overview The YAKIMA RocketBox Pro Compact Rooftop Cargo Box is designed specifically for smaller vehicles, offering 12 cubic feet of storage space. Its aerodynamic design minimizes drag, while the quick-dial mounting system ensures compatibility with various roof racks. Made from 80% recycled ABS plastic, this cargo box is both eco-friendly and durable, making it the perfect companion for your outdoor adventures. ## Description Add a substantial amount of space for your gear with the roomy yet aerodynamic RocketBox series. Designed with front-mounted hardware for better hatchback clearance, it is ideal for smaller cars, wagons and SUVs. The RocketBox includes SKS Locks and integrated push-button security to ensure the lid is secure to its base and your gear is safe. The quick-release mounting hardware is compatible with Yakima round, square, factory and aerodynamic crossbars with a spread of 24 in - 40 in.RocketBox Pro 11: Weight: 38.00 lbs. Dimensions: L 89.00 in x W 24.00 in x H 16.00 in.RocketBox Pro 12: Weight: 30.00 lbs. Dimensions: L 58.00 in x W 36.00 in x H 16.00 in.RocketBox Pro 14: Weight: 40.00 lbs. Dimensions: L 74.00 in x W 33.00 in x H 16.00 in. ## Features - Aerodynamic design to reduce drag with forward mounting hardware for improved hatch clearance making it great for small vehicles - Perfect for smaller cars, hatchbacks and SUVs; Hauls gear for up to 2 campers - Quick-dial mounting hardware fits Yakima round, square, factory and most aerodynamic bars - Love it 'Till You Leave It Limited Lifetime Warranty ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 58 x 36 x 16 inches | | Package Weight | 20.41 Kilograms | | Item Dimensions LxWxH | 58 x 36 x 16 inches | | Item Weight | 30 Pounds | | Brand Name | Yakima | | Color | 12 cubic feet | | Material | ABS injection-molded plastic (80% recycled) | | Suggested Users | unisex-adult | | Number of Items | 1 | | Manufacturer | Yakima | | Part Number | 8007191 | | Size | Black | | Sport Type | Cycling | ## Images ![YAKIMA - RocketBox Pro Compact Rooftop Cargo Box for Smaller Cars, 12 (adds 12 cubic ft. of storage) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ep6JntvzL.jpg) ![YAKIMA - RocketBox Pro Compact Rooftop Cargo Box for Smaller Cars, 12 (adds 12 cubic ft. of storage) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/7179neHlWGL.jpg) ![YAKIMA - RocketBox Pro Compact Rooftop Cargo Box for Smaller Cars, 12 (adds 12 cubic ft. of storage) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71cMJrwGQTL.jpg) ![YAKIMA - RocketBox Pro Compact Rooftop Cargo Box for Smaller Cars, 12 (adds 12 cubic ft. of storage) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71qkCjzP6dL.jpg) ![YAKIMA - RocketBox Pro Compact Rooftop Cargo Box for Smaller Cars, 12 (adds 12 cubic ft. of storage) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81N3-09uUQL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars As simple as 1-2-3 *by J***E on Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2012* It arrived flat packed. Very easy to put together. Maybe 15 minutes. Needs two people to lift onto roof rack. Inside there are two handles at each corner. One allows you to slide the clamps to your roof crossbeams and the other locks the clamps around the crossbars. Having never used a cargo carrier before I was a little apprehensive but the box felt as if it was super glued to the crossbeams! Lid opens on either side. It is impossible to open the lid without the key inserted. You also cannot lock the lid without the key inserted and you can only remove the key if the box is locked. Holds plenty of stuff. It was full and was no where near the maximum load capacity(We did choose lighter stuff to put in it. But isn't that common sense?). As the box is wedge shaped there was only a little noise even at high speeds 70-75-80.I preferred this box to the Yakima skybox 12 or 16 as the rocketbox is not as long. However, it is wider that the skyboxes. If you want a bike rack up there as well then this probably isn't the rack for you because of the width of the box. One word of caution. Don't set the box on your roof with the clamps closed as there are metal screws that stick out and they could scratch your paint. Won't happen if you open the clamps a little before you lift the box. I had put something down on the roof anyway so i was lucky as I only noticed the metal screws later.The box probably deters would be thieves as it allows you to keep the back seat empty of any belongings or luggage. My Wife and I are both extremely pleased with the quality and functionality of the box. I have a 2011 Subaru Outback with the moveable crossbeams and they worked great as well. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Great for Crossovers like the RX350 *by J***Y on Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2012* After trying to fit a Thule Atlantis 1600 to our crossover SUV and quickly realizing that I wouldn't be able to fully open the liftgate with the box on top of the car, I altered my search criteria to find a shorter, less stylish & sexy, but utilitarian container that would allow us to take a week-long vacation with our small family (3) in only one car. That search left me to consider, among others, the ubiquitous 13 cu ft  Thule 667ES Excursion ES Rooftop Cargo Box , the 15 cu ft  Yakima RocketBox 15S Cargo Box  or the fairly new RocketBox Pro 12. In the end, I went with the one that to me looked the least dorky and still gave me the storage capacity I thought I'd need. There were no reviews on it, but I rolled the dice and figured the Yakima engineers would have produced a solid product, which I'm happy to say, they did.Installation onto the factory crossbars is a breeze. Check out the video on the product description, and rest assured, it IS that simple. I positioned my wife's Lexus RX's bars at the widest positions, and the Pro 12 fit fine. I also installed it on my FX35 to check the fit, and this box works fine for that CUV as well.Capacity - I'll upload some pics, but to give you an idea of what you can get out of your car's cabin, I loaded 2 beach chairs, 2 large beach umbrellas, one small clip-on umbrella, a beach cart  Rio Brands Deluxe Wonder Wheeler , two Micro-Mobility mini kick scooters (awesome!), and several beach towels. The towels kept things from bouncing & sliding, as I'd loaded the box and had forgotten (or was too lazy) to strap everything down with  Master Lock 3060DAT 12-Foot-by-1-Inch Lashing Strap, 2-Pack  that I'd purchased.On the road - Minimal wind noise, less impact on fuel economy than I'd anticipated (averaged 23.5 MPG on the nearly all highway 160 mi roundtrip, so I'm guessing a 5-10% loss) and no impact on handling that I noticed. The front lip of the lid did wiggle and rise slightly at speeds above 60 mph, but not enough to be of concern. There are 2 locking latches on each side, so I wasn't worried about losing the lid. I can't vouch for the rain-worthiness of the box, as the only shower we had during the week was overnight when the car was stationary. No moisture entered on that occasion.Pros: Looks decent, dual-side opening, priced competitively vs. Thule (who I use for all my bike and kayak needs), is easy to install & remove, well-made and does what it's supposed to do.Cons: Lid does flex more than I think it should at highway speeds, and it'd be easier to load if the lid opened higher.Bottom line: I'd deduct half a point for those two quibbles, so if possible I'd give this 4.5 stars. It is a good alternative to less stylish boxes out there, and ideal for a little extra space for small and mid-size SUV's and sedans. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome (Rocketbox 12) - Perfect Fit for Burley D' Lite *by H***C on Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2012* Bought the Rocketbox 12 for our new BMW X5 - using standard BMW roof rails and cross bars.Fit/worked great for the intended purpose of providing storage for our son's Burley D'Lite child trailer.The Rocketbox felt a little flimsy upon assembly, but 'on' the truck it was stable and gave no impression of opening up or flexing at up to 80mph.Looks good, not too big for this truck.Assembly was a simple 10 minute job - no tools required. Instructions were non-written and easy to comprehend.The Rocketbox has locks on both sides. One may open both or just one side at a time (which we found easier) to pivot 'open'.Was able to get the collapsed Burley D'Lite trailer, wheel extension (for bike) in + some additional storage for bottled water or whatever.Very happy with this. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/1712664-yakima-rocketbox-pro-compact-rooftop-cargo-box-for-smaller-cars](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/1712664-yakima-rocketbox-pro-compact-rooftop-cargo-box-for-smaller-cars) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-06-19*