My Subaru Setup is Changing — Why I Chose a Roof Cargo Box Over Solar Panels
Jun 3, 2026•Channel
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Published1 month ago
Duration13:52
Video IDTPLSekySbB4
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CategoryTravel & Events
PrivacyPublic
Made for KidsNo
Video TypeRegular Video
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Views44.4K
Likes3.6K
Comments235
Engagement Rate8.62%
Likes per 100 views8.09
Comments per 1K views5.30
Video Tags
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My Subaru setup is evolving and this video is the latest chapter in that journey. After trying the cargo hitch carrier for a year I made the decision to remove it along with my hard 300 watt solar panel from the roof rack and replace everything with a large roof cargo box. In this video I share exactly why I made this change, how I am navigating my solar situation going forward, and why the cargo box turned out to be the right solution for my specific needs on the road.
This is part of my ongoing Subaru series where I document every change, every decision, and every lesson learned so you can make the best choices for your own setup. If you are trying to figure out storage versus solar on a smaller vehicle this one is for you.
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