Yes, no doubt that would work. I was hoping for a cheaper solution (using what I've got on the car already). From what I've seen, buying Thule or Yakima rack systems cost $200-300 here in Canada -- add on another $300-600 (depending on whether you buy new or used) for the box itself and you're looki...

Hi...We just tried to get a Yakima SpaceCadet 15S that looks pretty much identical to yours onto our 2003 Vibe with factory roof rack and cross bars but there wasn't enough clearance between the crossbars and the roof of the car for the Yakima gripping mechanism. Are you using crossbars purchased el...