I just got the Thule Sidekick. I have assembled and mounted it so far. I will travel soon so I will have more input when the time comes. Lets see what I've learned so far.
Assmebly was easy. The instructions are hard to follow but the product is originally from Sweden. Anyone who has assembled furniture from Ikea will know exactly what I'm talking about. There are English instructions that are lacking description and the pictures could be a little more in detail. I did need help aligning the hinges just like everyone else but it wasn't difficult with another person.
The construction seems sturdy and with it filled will only get better. The materials are light but well put together. This is very important considering you are hefting this onto the top of your vehicle and if there was a mishap the weight would not do damage to the roof (I know, I did drop it on the top of my Jeep Liberty). There are extra holes so that adjustments can be made for mounting but there are extra vinyl stickers included to occlude the holes once you've found the right spot.
After reading other reviews about moisture getting inside, I have decided to put the less crucial items that I will need in the box with a layer of waterproofing (aka Gladbags) over them. The rest will ride in the vehicle. Until my trip from DC to Bangor, Maine in December I won't know how this holds up but I will be back to tell you the rest once I am done.Get more detail about Thule 682 Sidekick Rooftop Cargo Box.
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