One of the first things you should look at when choosing a roof box is wind resistance. This can make a major difference to fuel efficiency and your overall driving experience. One of the major uses of cargo carriers is to store camping gear and outdoor equipment. This means that the travelling distance for a vehicle with a cargo box tends to be further than a vehicle without one. Over a long distance the difference between an aerodynamic roof box and one that is not can add significantly to the amount of fuel used. This is not only costly but obviously not great for the environment either. Not only this but a cargo box which is not aerodynamic can make the driving experience highly unpleasant. A chunky roof box will catch the wind and can make driving difficult.
You also want to check the durability of the car top carrier. You will be storing valuable items in it and you want to make sure that they are well protected. Not only this but your roof box will occasionally take a battering. If you are planning on using your cargo carrier to visit the great outdoors then at some point you are likely to make contact with the odd branch or two. You want to make sure that your roof box can stand up to the impact. Also you don't want to have to replace your roof box because it is starting to crack. There are safety issues involved with having insecure items within a damaged box so this is something that you want to pay close attention to.
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