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Code: 59504
Retail:$251.99
Price:$184.95
Shipping Weight: 40 pounds
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With the aerodynamic and stylish structure, the Rola roof top carrier allows you to free the inside space of your vehicle of clutter. A simple two-piece makes the carrier easy to install, making this carrier an easy choice! This will fit most OEM factory and square mounting racks.
Note: Adhesive sealant is recommended for assembly (LT37467, sold separately).
Close-up of mounting bracket on cargo carrier.
Video of Rola Roof Mounted Cargo Basket
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installation instructions and specs for complete information.
There are so many options out there that allow you to carry cargo on the outside of the vehicle creating more passenger space inside. This sleek roof mounted basket from Rola does not detract from the look you like of your vehicle, only adds to it. Joe demonstrates how easily it can be installed onto your roof rails and be ready to haul sporting equipment, camping gear, luggage and more allowing you to transport the maximum number of people possible inside and still have room to enjoy each others company! So get ready for your next trip to the park or across the country and do it in style.
Today we are going to show you part number 59504 from Rola, the Rola roof mounted cargo basket. The stylish cargo carrier will clear the interior of your vehicle of clutter. Say for instance you have luggage you do not want to keep inside, you can put it on top of here and strap it down and it will work out great for you. Its durable corrosion resistant construction and universal mounting hardware will mount to virtually any roof rack, factory or after market. Also you can see on the front there it has a fairing to help deflect the wind over your luggage and what not and makes it an overall nice neat package. Also you can see that the tubing on here is all round which again adds to the sleek styling and maybe less wind resistance. Basically the Rola roof mounted cargo basket and how it attaches to the roof rack in the most simplest terms is that it just clamps into place. It has a pretty neat little system here. It has a u-bolt right here that actually goes to the bottom of your rack and these two knobs will actually clamp on in an assembly somewhat like this right here and gets clamped down into place. This opening is filled up by this little plastic bracket that goes between the bars. That way it takes up the slack and works on a variety of different vehicles.
At this point we will go ahead and show you how it gets installed on a typical OEM style roof rack. As you can see here we actually have the cargobasket laying on top of our factory roof rack. What you want to do is adjust the cross members so they sit evenly underneath the rack and also so the rack fits evenly on top of the vehicle so you have room to open your rear hatch also. Now I will go ahead and clamp it in place. Start of by putting the block in between the rear bar of the vehicle and the basket, it just pops into place. This top clamp goes down, and these two little squares where it fits into on that plastic block. Run your u-bolt onto it and then put the other end on. At this point we just run them down tight. And there you have it, now we only have three more to do. Now that we have it sitting there and snugged down, make sure it is the way you want it and then tightened down evenly to make it secure and really tight to your roof rack then you are ready to load your cargo onto it. As you can see we have the Rola roof mounted cargo basket installed and it looks pretty nice on the vehicle, it may add to the look of sportiness or maybe more of a utility look but overall it looks pretty nice. The rounded tubes on there really add to the design and flowing lines on todays SUVs. Also if you have a longer vehicle and have the room for it there is an extension to expand it, that part number is 59505. And there you have it for part number 59504 from Rola, the Rola roof mounted cargo basket.
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Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (139 Customer Reviews)
by: Vince04/15/2011
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After reading a lot of reviews, I ordered the Rola roof cargo basket with extension last weekend. On Thursday, the packages arrived at my door. The basket and the extension are black powder coated and of very strong and solid construction. No visible damage from the factory or shipping. Assembling the 3 pieces was easy. I read some reviews that said one or a couple of the screw holes did not align very well and there were no holes pre-drilled on the front for mounting the plastic wind deflector. I was fortunate that neither was true on mine. All the holes aligned fairly well and there were 4 pre-drilled holes in the front for wind deflector mounting. However, I did have one of the holes on the side that was just a tad too large so the screw would not have much bite going in. In fact, I could easily use my fingers to screw it in all the way in and take it out. There was no way to totally secure the screw - it just kept spinning once it's in. I figured it probably wouldn't be a big deal because there were 11 other screws to hold the pieces together and it did seem pretty solid. I ended up using some loctite on that particular screw, which may or may not do a good job. As some of the other reviews have suggested, the joints where the front, rear and extension tubes are joined together are not very precise (although joining them was a breeze) - several have visibly larger gaps, which is the culprit of developing rust for a lot of people when water gets in those joints. I applied silicon right away on those joints after I put the pieces together and let it dry overnight. This should prevent water from getting in the joints and developing rust. I'd recommend everyone doing so, regardless of which brand of basket you buy - it's impossible to have the joints so precise and air tight to the degree of water proof. Make sure you use the kind that's meant for outside and sun-proof :) A whopping $5 will save you a lot of headache down the road. This evening I mounted the basket with extension on top of my '06 4Runner. Yes, the basket is pretty heavy, but even mounting it by myself wasn't difficult at all. The brackets seated very well on the factory cross bars and the baskets sits on top of my truck very securely. I'm glad that I got the extension (I suggest you do too!) - the length is perfect for the 4Runner and it provides a much larger area to tie your cargo down. I know some people are concerned about not being able to use their sun/moon roof with the extension. It probably covers 1/2 to 2/3 of my moon roof, but there's plenty of clearance underneath for the moon roof to operate. I've looked at some pictures of the trucks with the basket without extension mounted and I think it looks sort of weird being that short and you lose quite a lot of cargo area. I love the low profile of the basket. It's just tall enough to function perfectly, but it looks so much better than Yakimas, Thules, and most other off brands. AND I was so excited to confirm that I had plenty of clearance to get through my garage door opening!! I think with most other baskets, I would not be able to park my truck in the garage anymore unless I take them off. That's why my big Thule roof cargo carrier always sits in the garage until I go on backpacking trips with my dogs. My Belgian Malinois and German Shepherd ride in their crates when they're in a vehicle and friends and I usually have quite a bit of gear that needs space in and on top of the vehicle :) I took the truck out just now for a spin on the highway to test the basket out. It was 8:30 at night and a lot quieter than day time. I could hear some wind noise once I got above 60 mph, but it was fairly minimal. It's certainly a lot quieter than my Thule cargo carrier. And I had the stereo OFF!! The whine from my BFG AT KO coming from underneath was more noticeable than the wind noise generated by the basket. I do agree with several other people's reviews and think that it would be even better if the manufacturer made the plastic wind deflector longer and cover the entire width of the front - I don't know why they didn't or don't. It would further reduce wind noise and look better too. The fastest I went during the test drive was 75 mph and there was no rattling whatsoever. I have not tested the basket with cargo loaded - will do on the next backpacking trip :) But I'm very confident that it will hold its own very well given the sturdy and solid construction. If they could make it a big lighter without sacrificing strength and rigidity, I would be even happier. Overall, I'm very satisfied with the purchase! I'm glad I did not spend more money getting a Yakima or Thule. The Rola is a really high-value product and I would rate it an "excellent" despite a couple of minor QA issues. Its strength and sturdiness give me peace of mind and I LOVE the lower profile it has compared to most other brands of baskets! Etrailer did a great job statusing me via emails after I placed my order and shipping it out so fast!11835
by: Stephen S.09/30/2010
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Very good rack!! I purchased the rack and extension (don't pass up the extension) for trips to the beach. With the extension, it easily handles my canopy, chairs, etc. MUCH easier to bungee that stuff down in a basket as opposed to strapping it securly to my crossbars. Overall I'm VERY pleased. Two minor points that could be improved: 1) connections when assembling the halves/extension. They imnproved the design by welding in one half of the connection tubes, thereby reducing the number of screws being relied upon. However, in the older models (as shown in the directions with the kit) you received a tube of sealant. This sealant has been excluded (or was not included in my shipment) which leads to a bit of rust inside of the connections and around the screw holes. I solved this by dis-assembling, cleaning, painting, and re-assembling this time with silicone in the joints. Really sounds worse than it is. Took perhaps 30mins total,spread over 2 nights. Now, I leave my basket on al the time, so it's constantly exposed to weather. 2) tie down brackete assembly. the large plastig pieces that fit between the bars should really be coated with some sort of rubber to increase friction against your cross-bars and prevent sliding. I had the basket REALLY loaded and experienced a shifting on my first right turn. Solved it with a bit or rope I had, cross-tied from front to basket to opposite side of roof rack. All that said, these are VERY MINOR and I LOVE this basket.....especially for the $$$. Very well built.3490
by: Joseph01/10/2011
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Honda Element with Rola Rack The rack fit great. I am going to use it soon. I live not far from Lake Tahoe on the California side. Their are a lot of outdoor activities there.5308
by: Kim in GA07/29/2012
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Installed the Rola Cargo Basket on my 2013 Kia Sorento and absolutely love the way it looks. I did read the prior reviews and took the advise of using black silicone on the screw holes and pipe connections to help avoid and rusting that may occur with exposure to rain. Our twins are older now and we traded in the minivan for this vehicle but we still have a ton of "stuff" needed for our activities and we are confident that this rack will get the job done! Our vehicle has a sun roof and a moon roof over the second row so laying anything on the roof of the vehicle was not an option. BTW - I assembled and installed it on my own while my husband was at work so it can be done solo =) 49703
by: David S.06/14/2012
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New cargo carrier 44151
by: Caleb G.06/07/2012
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I was extremely impressed and satisfied with the item and how quickly it got here. 43168
by: Matt B04/17/2012
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Recently purchased the Rola roof basket with extension piece for my Hummer H3. Couldn't be happier with the product, look, and function of this rack. Customer service was outstanding, from the time my order was placed to the time it showed up on my door step was four days. I am definitely recommending this product and website to everyone I know. Thank you, Matt B37508
by: chris b02/02/2012
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great product at a great price and got what i ordered fast30884
by: David H.10/17/2011
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I have had a Rola Rack 59504 with extension 59505 since 2006. I first had it on my 2006 Hummer H3 and it is now on my 2008 Hunner Edition Alpha H3. It made an over 4000 mile 9 state expedition loaded with a spare tire and camping gear. I traveled offroad on the Mojave Desert Road, trails around Death Valley and offroad trails in Moab, Utah. I really like this rack that I can easily remove without help and it only weighs 50 lbs so the rack itself does not use up weight allowed. I just ordered two 59506 mounting kits so I can add a third cross bar just for insurance offroading. Ashlea C was very helpful with my order.25692
by: Bruce L.09/06/2011
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Very well made and looks good too. Assembly and mounting was extremely easy. I had it on my 2007 Subaru Forester within 15 minutes of opening the box. No extra wind noise was noticed, but my mileage did decrease by a couple of mpg. Etrailer shipped this out extremely fast and it is a great buy for the money. 23615
by: Brian H.08/01/2011
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Went together with no issues except I did have to "DE-UPS" it by taking out a bent tube end where the 2 halves join. UPS also through in some free scratches to boot. (I prefer Fed-Ex). This was a standardized fault of UPS and not the product. I did get the extension, it is longer & still SOLID. Bolted to the Factory VW Touareg crossbars with no issues. The Rola rack adds flexibility to carry long items also form local home centers. It also makes space for our 135LB German Shepard St. Bernard mix dog since all vacation supplies go up on the rack now.20695
by: William Macaluso06/29/2011
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Bought this rack nearly 2 years ago. It has suited my needs very well. It has carried people, wood, and cargo. For the price you can't beat it! Its starting to show its age with some rust spots, but hey its metal, metal rusts. Don't let this deter you from buying it, GET IT MAN! I attached some pictures of it installed on my Jeep18218
by: BJL88805/23/2011
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Got the Rola Rack & Extension Was delivered only in 4 days, and i just installed my rack which i purchased on etrailer Im very satisfied with the rack beside the little minors like the extension were you connect them w/c has a little gap and also little bubbles with the powder coat finish... Other than that unit fits my 2007 Chevy Tahoe Truck just right and Im happy with this product,just like the massive material used and design is just right ... together with couple of more inches long with the ext... next upgrade (lift kit & wheels)15129
by: Terran03/21/2011
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fastest delivery ever! ordered on a Friday received on Monday! Extremely quick and easy installation, FYI make sure you realize which is the front and which is the back before you tighten everything down or else you will have to do it all over again, but even with that little operator error the whole thing was together and on my car in about a half and hour! Seems like a quality rack too, we'll see how it holds up to a Chicago winter.10018
by: T. Metz08/31/2009
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Another great product Rola! The Rola Platypus Expandable Roof Bag along with the Rola (59504) Cargo Roof Basket proved to be a great combination on my 2008 Chevy Equinox. The problem with the Equinox is the short space between the factory installed roof rack cross bars (only 26 inches). The solution was the Rola Cargo Roof Basket. It was easy to assemble (requiring only a screw driver) and mounted to the vehicle's roof rack without any tools at all. Once the basket was in place, attaching the Platypus bag was a snap...literally. Put the platypus on the basket, open the roof bag all the way, load the roof bag (we had 2 duffle bags, 2 gym/stuff bags, 1 small suitcase and a suit bag), close the roof bag zipper, strap it to the roof basket and pull it tight. Total install time was 15 minutes to put on the basket and about the same to load and secure. While on the road the Platypus was great. We traveled over 2500 miles round trip from NJ to Southern FL and we found little change in vehicle noise and only a slight decrease in the fuel mileage. Once we arrived we removed the Platypus Roof Bag and left the Basket in place...no problems at all. We hit some monsoon type rain (summer in Florida, what would you expect) and the Platypus performed just fine. This is not a 'water proof' bag and it states that right in the instructions. By placing the duffle bags and the other contents in plastic garbage bags, everything remained dry, without exception. One minor thing that I had to do on my own was to purchase caps for the thread ends for the 'U-bolt' mounts so the roof basket didn't puncture the Platypus Bag. I simply used tire valve caps ($2.00 for 8 at Wal-Mart) and they worked perfectly. 2326
by: Brian B06/15/2009
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IMO, best on the market!! I've owned 4 cargo roof baskets in the past and this is by far the best one I've had. Easy to assemble, tough, durable and chip resistant finish. It is light and can handle everything the $500.00 to $1,400.00 racks can. For the price, it simply is the best rack out there. I bought one for my wife's jeep and ended up buying one for my H3.1987
by: jayree06/22/2008
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Does the JOB The rack assembled easily and looked good Instuctions were good(with pictures) lighter weight might be better and still do the job It is well made but it could use some tip covers on the ends of the clamp screws to keep from poking holes in the nice platypus bag that works very well with it 991
by: Wayne02/18/2008
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looks good but rusts. This is a great price for a rack, and it was easy enough to install. However mine is only 6 months old and it's already rusting so bad it's dripping rust on my car. You would be better off to buy a more expensive one that will last. 622
by: Jason05/09/2013
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Very poor fabrication. Pin holes in weilds. Big blobs of metal left on outside rails that had been power coated over. Plastics had huge scratch across front. Is there any quality control? I though it was a used rack repackage.79560
by: israel m04/26/2013
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was a perfect fit. very easy to install. and I can still park my suv in the garage.77898
by: Keith boersma04/22/2013
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Product looks phenomenal. Couple small dents out of the box from shipping I guess but nothing I can't deal with. Great website and the customer service is awesome. Will definitely order from etrailer in the future! 77322
by: Brittany04/19/2013
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Ordered this basket as a gift to my boyfriend! The package came within 4-ish days! eTrailer was definitely the right way to go! So excited to give this to him!!! 76838
by: Luis04/01/2013
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Very easy to install and very good quality Ilike73639
by: matthew02/25/2013
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Everything was great. Showed up on time, installed easy. Only negative was that the rack had a dent in it.67788
by: Kenneth02/08/2013
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looks good on my 2002 grand cherokee. thinking about ordering the 18" extension. Grand Cherokee roof racks have 6" increments to adjust the cross bars. You have to set them at 30" to fit between the bottom bars of the roof basket. Very easy to install.65474
by: John12/18/2012
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Great product, and absolutely amazing price! Easy to assemble and install. Looks great.61726
by: Juan M.12/17/2012
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The product is of very high quality. EXCEPT, that the product does not alligned properly with the stablished manufature cross bars. I was disappointed because impressed with the quality and simplicity of installation. Too bad. I may have to return it.61641
by: Mac80612/08/2012
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After camping out of our 2013 Subaru Outback for the first time, we realized the usefulness of a roof rack to put tubs and coolers overnight. We looked around for a quality basket when we came across this Rola basket at etrailer.com and the pricepoint was right on. (I'm not that guy who spends $$$+ for anything because it's a yuppy brand. I like quality products but shop around for competitive prices before I buy anything.) The package arrived exactly when quoted, undamaged. I opened the box right away and found the basket VERY easy to assemble. The rack comes in two main pieces. All you have to do is align and slide the two main pieces together, and drill the screws in. It's easy enough for one person to assemble with only a screwdriver or cordless drill with Phillips head bit. The Rola rack feels very sturdy and is a well-made product. Once I screwed on the wind deflector, I could tell it was a sharp design and was happy with the sporty looks. I could also tell the mounting brackets were easy to figure out and seemed they would be quite effective at bracing the rack to the top of our new Subie. I was able to lift the basket and lay it upon the factory crossbars without help, though I wouldn't recommend it unless you're fairly strong and/or rather tall. (I'm neither, but was determined to get it done to surprise my wife.) If I remember correctly, it weights a bit over 40-lbs. Aligning the rack on the vehicle and determining its position is a personal preference and is as easy as sliding and nudging it until you're good with it. The mounting brackets then mount around your factory crossbar in four places, and attach to two of the cross-tubes as shown in the manufacturer's photos. Very easy to attach and tighten, even BY HAND. Lots of PROS to the Rola basket, and etrailer.com too! Product Availability. Price. Ease of Assembly. Quick Delivery. Our only CON to the rack is the added wind noise, but we expected that. Great looks! Great design! Easy Assembly. Very happy Subie owners! 60969
by: KaT12/04/2012
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Seems to be well made and I am making brackets for roof rack with out cross t's should look nice on tracker thank you Kt60637
by: 4runner NM12/01/2012
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Good product, solid. Can not carry as much weight as the Yakima but it is a lower profile. Etrailer service and shipping was fantastic.60401
by: verrikerri11/16/2012
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Have wanted one of these for a while now , finally did a bit of research ,and decided on the Rola , my basket arrived on time as promised , I will be installing this tomorrow on my 2001 sport trac its going to look sharp me thinks !! so far loveing it , had the same little dent eveyone else seems to have , Im thinking the machine that bends these has a defect , its pretty funny , I love my basket xxKerri 59560
by: 4Runner Dogs11/03/2012
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Built very Strong. I like that it is made out of STEEL. Welds are better than average. The phillips head screws that were provided to assemble the tube halves were too small for the application and the pre-drilled holes were too large, so I substituted my own heavy duty screws to complete the assembly. The person that fabricated the tubes used a lot of excessive force bending up the tubes to be in the proper shape. It looks like it was not an automatic machine that did the bending. Although it is very close to a symmetrical shape and all the rungs lay on the same plane, it has some areas on the rear of the basket that are pretty hammered up that give less of the appearance I expected. The clamps that hold the basket to my roof rails are very good and strong. It is a rock solid installation. All in all, I am satisfied with the product. I may be critical because I worked a career in maintenance and fabrication. 58757
by: Gary E. Trawidk10/26/2012
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The product was shipped within hours of when I submitted the order. It arrived 2 days before I expected. It took @ an hours in total to assemble and install on car. It conforms to the desciption advertised--may be some better. Could not be more pleased. 58176
by: steve s10/10/2012
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Powder coating is a little on the thin side. Tubing itself is much heavier than expected. This thing is heavy duty. Very happy with the ruggedness of the rack. Fit perfect on my 99 4runner.56923
by: Steve M.09/30/2012
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Excellent cargo basket. I like that it isn't bulky like some other carriers are. Price is unbeatable. Free shipping is great also.56174
by: Matt N.09/24/2012
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Nice basket for the money. Way better than the more popular expensive names. Basket didn't fit together perfectly, but close enough (approx. 1-2 mm gap, which I sealed up w all weather silicone just in case). Overall very satisfied! 55655
by: ClayZ09/19/2012
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Great product, exactly as advertised and really fast shipping!55138
by: John H.09/18/2012
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Product is well constructed and is solid on the car. Easy to put together and installed in less than an hour using a screwdriver and tape measure. Etrailer had the product delivered less than 72 hours. Great experience! Happy with product and the service!54993
by: Jaime M09/11/2012
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Great product 54214
by: Chris08/31/2012
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Easy assembly and installation. 53704
by: Dan08/30/2012
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The one review that made me purchase this item was someone saying that they didn't understand why someone would pay more for Thule or Yakima. I have to say I 100% agree, my uncle has a Yakima he bought used on craigslist for more than the Rola cost me new and I think the Rola is much nicer looking for my purposes. I bought it with the extension as I plan to primarily use it on my Expedition, but like that I can remove the extension so it fits on my Jeep Grand Cherokee. Also, want to say that etrailer was great to deal with and they shipped the item out pretty much the same day I ordered it and it was at my house in less than a week. They even follow-up with you to make sure you like your purchase. I will buy all my trailer supplies from them going forward!! My only recommendation is to Rola, please package your stuff better, mine showed up pretty scratched up for a new item and one of the pieces even had a good size dent (not noticeable once I put everything together). I would have rated this a 5 if it wasn't for the damage.53551
by: Lester08/21/2012
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Comes in two pieces. Definitely need to use a rubber mallet to hammer it in. Slowly alternating one side to the other is the trick. It is a very solid design. I'll see how it works on my Honda Fit with the following two other items. A21002S SportRack Frontier Roof Rack and 59100 Rola Platypus Expandable Rooftop Bag Tomorrow night's project.52457
by: J from Wisconsin08/20/2012
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I received my rola rack two days after I purchased it! Only downfall is that a tracking # wasn't provided. Not a big deal since the shipping was lightning fast! I assembled and attached the rack to my vehicle in about an hr. It went together well. I do recommend that you have someone help you lift on ur vehicle especially if you have a suv. It looks great and the price was great too. I highly recommend this rack for the price, quality and ease of assembly. Thank you etrailer for a good deal and smooth transaction.52451
by: Jim J.08/15/2012
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Mostly very good experience. Product did have some damage to the powder coating, due to shipping. Thanks for the upgraded shipping! 51837
by: Aaron D.07/27/2012
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I ordered the Rola roof rack from etrailer and I was very pleased! It came in a day before the expected delivery date, and I put it together as soon as I got it. It's a great roof rack for the price and It's just as beefy as it looks. ( I had some fun getting it on my roof) The only Complaint I have is that the Joints dont sit flush when you screw them together. Which could be prone to rusting and dripping on top of your roof (but nothing that electrical tape cant fix!) Overall For the price you can't beat it! Highly Recommend this roof rack and ordering from etrailer!49544
by: Matt k07/10/2012
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This roof basket fit well on my 2012 jeep patriot. Gives it a beefy look as well. One down side of it is it comes in halfs and when i put mine together the bar are not flush with one another leaving a 1/2 in. Gap :( all in all good product!47435
by: James - Texas06/29/2012
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Great Product!!! Thanks E-Trailer...... ...46219
by: DP06/12/2012
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Nice! great price and fast shipping. Looks great!43817
by: boyznthewoods06/11/2012
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Great basket! We got the 18" extension and all parts fit together well and were easy to assemble. The mounting brackets are the best we have seen on similar priced racks and hold to rack securely to the rails of our 2006 Commander. The loading of camping equipment is much easier with a roof basket, just load it all on top and there are lots of places to attach tie-downs. Fits in standard garage on 4WD Commander with about 4" to spare. Overall great basket for the price, appears very well constructed and is pretty heavy steel. Make sure you check manufacturers weight limits for the rack on your vehicle, especially if ordering adding the extension. Good service and prompt shipping from etrailer. 43778
by: 06 Grand Cherokee06/08/2012
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Holes didn't line up exact. Welds were sloppy but will hold fine. Used a little silicone to seal up the rack since it's in two pieces to help prevent rust. Rola did a poor job packing so there were a few scratches fresh out of an undamaged box. As far as looks go you can't beat the Rola rack unless you want to drop $1,000+ on a Gobi rack. Which the price is high because they originally designed them for Hummer owners who have alot more money. Functionality it works great. Other than it doesn't have attachments like the Yakima, but some Yakima attachments will work they are very similar. What it really comes down to is how much you want to spend and if you care about looks. Honestly Yakima probably is a better choice and not that different in cost. Though the Rola is nicer looking. At least on a Grand Cherokee. It's all personal preference. I think I covered everything except installation which didn't take long at all.43335
by: Richard H.06/08/2012
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Awesome, tough product! Had the ROLA Roof Basket on a previously owned vehicle and its the only one I'll choose for my current Pontiac Aztek Zombie Hunter!43310
by: Joel N.05/31/2012
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Solid construction. Easy to put togeth er.42179
by: JD05/31/2012
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Response to my order and Shipping was very fast. They upgraded my shipping for free. Very great customer service. Installed in 30min. and looks great. The only bad thing is it was missing a black screw for the wind deflector and the only screw I had that fit was stainless steel so I spray painted it black. Great product though, very sleek and looks great compared to others I've seen.42131
by: Pat P.05/29/2012
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This is unbeatable for the price. I was very happy when I recieved this product. Solid build, strong structure, not a massive block on top of your car/truck good stuff!41900
by: Art C.05/22/2012
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Super easy assembly and great fit on my 2003 Toyota 4runner. It will come in very handy for camping gear.41348
by: Dominick05/22/2012
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My roof rack 41292
by: Jim S05/02/2012
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Very nice rack. Easy assembly and inst allation.39212
by: Troy A.04/27/2012
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Received my cargo basket yesterday. Got home from work and had the unit together and installed on my Forester with Thule bars in under an hour. Most of the time was spent in removing my snowboard racks and aligning the crossbars to the correct on center measurements. Easy to put together, bigger than I thought and looks great. Powder coating definitely makes it look nice. Feels like a solid piece of metal, haven't put anything in it yet but can't wait for my next road trip!38577
by: Eugene R04/20/2012
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Really love the new Rola roof rack i just purchased ! I mount it to my jeep xj it really gave the right look i was looking for and should work very well for when i go camping. Great buy for the money for sure!37902
by: j.b.04/13/2012
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Great price, great shipping, great delivery. fits perfectly on the jeep wk37092
by: Garth O04/09/2012
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I was notified by email from eitrailer that my product was delivered to my door step. I went home for lunch and had it mounted with the extension in less than 30 minutes. It was very easy. The rack is solid and not as heavy as I thought. It's going to work great for loading our camping gear. 36688
by: Mike B.04/09/2012
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Thanks for the great price and free shipping. Making camping memories better, this summer, one roof basket at a time! And, for the record, It does fit in the garage. On a 2009 Jeep Commander at stock ride height, with a standard suburb style house 2 car garage.36685
by: AL'S XJ04/06/2012
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I gave this product an excellent rating for value. It is very well built for the money and I would recommend. The downside is there are no accessories available for this item. I would like to have the option of ordering a spare tire carrier, hi-lift jack,ax/shovel, or off-road light mounting system(s). These will have to be fabricated (nothing some plate steel and velcro shouldn't cure). I should have ordered the extension kit...this rack is a bit small for my Jeep Cherokee and wastes some very valuable roof storage. My 31x10.5-15 spare tire takes up most of the inside area...but like I said, I would buy it again! P.S. Buy a tube of Black RTV sealant for the adjoining parts and screw holes, let dry overnight before installing...you will thank yourself later. 36397
by: Tim C.03/26/2012
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This is a very easy to put together rack. Seems to fit nicely. Does make some wind noise even with the front plastic piece installed. Much better value than the "Big" name racks. Heavy duty construction. Welds are kind of messy, but hey if it works..... 35216
by: Jody S.03/20/2012
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Very happy! - excellent quality/free shipping!! Cargo rack was here before we knew it and our two dog crates fit perfectly on it! Colorado, here we come! Thank you!34430
by: Matt - Mdoffroad03/12/2012
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The Rack it self is a fantastic product and competes with racks twice its cost. The only drawback is the mounting system, and thats only because ot relys on you to provide crossbars, be it your factory flimsy units or stronger aftermarket ones. The rack is surpisingly strong and steel, not a flimsy thinwall aluminum like so many others on the market this price. Be sure to follow the directions of using silicone in the joint where the 2 halves bolt together, AND all the screw holes. IT will fend off the rust MUCH much longer. Great rack, if your on the fence , go for it!33661
by: jason03/09/2012
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Nice Rack! Sturdy and well designed. Etrailer delivered lightning fast too.33397
by: Luis A.03/06/2012
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Rola roof rack on my WRX. 33162
by: Bob03/01/2012
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Ordering and delivery were flawless and very professional...Unpacked and assembled rack. It had one small and minor chip in the black coating...other than that it was easy to assemble and install; looks good and sturdy. Highly recommend using etrailer. 32901
by: MARK S02/27/2012
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GREAT ORDER PROCESSING AND DELEIVERY. PRODUCT IS CONSTRUCTED VERY WELL AND IS VERY EASY TO ASSEMBLE AND INSTALL. 32630
by: Gat man02/23/2012
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Installed on a 2008 Toyota Sequoia (In the dark) :) I was so excited once I got in from work that I installed it on my truck at night! Very easy to install. def heavy but manageable,. I love the low profile and it looks like my truck will fit back in the garage. (I'll test it out tomorrow). Get the extension it was totally worht it. I've owned thule and surco rack and this is def equal in quailty. Shipping was super quick and everything came in the box that I needed! Thanks etrailer you guys ROCK!!!32369
by: Colby B02/21/2012
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EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!!!! When i first ordered my Rola roof rack, I accidently put the wrong credit card information and I was notified by Etrailer customer service within 1 day (on the weekend) then When my information was filled out properly, I was given free 2-3 day shipping to make my product arrive earlier than it would have if I had not messed up my information.. I will definitely be doing business with Etrailer again! Super pleased. The produst was as expected and easy to install with the given instructions. Thanks Etrailer!32139
by: Hug A Jug Desi02/16/2012
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Product came on time, easy to assemble and looks good on the truck! I highly recommend although it may be a dicey fit on round crossbars, it should work. Perfect for camping, not sure about how to mount a surfboard on it, any ideas?31936
by: DM02/09/2012
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I love this thing.im glad i returned the sportrack for this one..its beefy and looks stylish31378
by: Dan M.02/03/2012
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The cargo basket itself is of good quality although some pre-coat pitting was noted. It does not fit my 2006 Grand Cherokee Overland due to the fact that the rack rest on top of the cross-bar tension knobs. I had to raise the plastic basket mounts with 1/4" rubber gasket material in order to tighten the basket down onto the cross bars without the basket lowering itself onto the tension knobs. Case in point: pay close attention to the outside measurements of the rack and the cross-members of your vehicle. Still worth every cent. I feel confident that my camp loads will remain secure as mounted. The large diameter 1 1/2" and 1" tubing sold me from the beginning. I will be purchasing the center expansion unit soon.31033
by: Paul M02/02/2012
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Received our order in two days! Seriously excellent service etrailer. The Rola Cargo Basket is well made - an exceptional value at $180, mounts easily, and looks terrific on our Jeep Liberty - really sets it off. For our needs it will provided the extra gear space for those trips into the mountains here in Colorado. I'd take a picture to include but it's snowing right now.30932
by: Shane S02/01/2012
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Perfect fit easy installation looks great. Just one issue with center extension not fitting very well. 30795
by: Mike01/20/2012
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Very sturdy rack. Good value at under $200. Would buy again. 29997
by: Thomas01/16/2012
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Very sturdy and good finish. 29834
by: Carl P.01/13/2012
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Great item and fast shipping 29613
by: Max01/11/2012
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Nice rack at a good price. Super easy to install on jeep cherokee. I ordered the extension for more storage plus I think it looks a lot better. E trailer shipped very fast.29511
by: Tim T01/10/2012
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Easy install, great product quality, and shipping was excellent.29434
by: Chromejoe11/23/2011
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Great rack easy to attach and all at a super price. Plus superb shipping time, cost and customer service! I ordered Saturday night and had a shipping tracking number by mid day Sunday.......in less than 24 hours! They've earned a lifetime customer.27340
by: Charlie B.11/18/2011
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ROLA VORTEX CARGO BASKET Great roof top basket. Strong. Easy to put together and mount. Used sealer on screws and insert tubes. One screw stripped so I used a larger screw. good product27121
by: Jeff I.11/15/2011
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So far, this basket works great for everything I need and it looks great on my 96 Jeep ZJ. I added some silicone sealant where the pieces go together, and to the screws so water doesn't get in the tubes and rust. I'm very satisfied.26974
by: Matt J.11/08/2011
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This is a great value and an awesome ra ck!26720
by: Ryan10/20/2011
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Roof rack shipped fast, and arrived undamaged. I would buy from etrailer.com again anytime. 25873
by: Ben10/18/2011
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Just as expected, fast shipping, great tracking, and great communication. I will use this site again!25723
by: Ryan Hodges10/16/2011
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Shipped very quickly. Was a good price and shipping was free. Cant be that deal! Easy to put together too.25653
by: upso09/26/2011
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Really happy with this rack. The build is surprisingly sturdy for how little it costs. It fits great on my older model RX300, and did not need the extender. The installation was a breeze, and my only complaints are those already listed by other reviewers. The shipping leaves a little to be desired (not etrailer's fault). The box should have more packing materials... a little styrofoam would go a long way. The rack arrived a little scratched up, but as mentioned... nothing that wouldn't happen after a couple hundred miles of driving on the road. Also, the place where the front and back section connect is a little poorly thought out. I'd like to see some sort of rubber ring or other coverage to seal up the connection. But oh well... it's inexpensive, easy to install, looks great and i'm sure will do a great job.24665
by: Adam08/19/2011
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Nice product, well worth the money. When you compare with other racks that can cost up to triple the money, you won't be disappointed.22206
by: Lindsay R.08/17/2011
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Rola Cargo Basket on my 2011 Subaru Forester. Thanks for the great service!22009
by: Eric08/12/2011
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this cargo rack is just like the picture shows it. quality built, well painted and assembled easy. i was very pleased with the product and will buy from etrailer.com again. 21674
by: Ryan W.08/03/2011
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Nice product! I ordered this Sunday afternoon and have it installed by Wednesday! Thanks eTrailer.com!!21041
by: Edwin08/02/2011
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Very easy to put together. It has plenty of storage for our camping gear. It is a bit heavy to lift but I think most cargo baskets are. It solved our problem because it fits all our things sleeping bags backpacks tent and cooler, so now our black lab fits comfortable in the back.20902
by: Rob T08/01/2011
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The fit was excellent, went together with no issues. The Rola graphic is on an odd angle, but that's my only issue. I covered it up with a sticker regardless. Would highly recommend these guys to anyone looking to buy this rack. Shipping was fast, free & box was in an unmolested fashion. 20727
by: Nick H.07/18/2011
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As expected. A good quality and affordable roof rack.19674
by: Tiffani M.07/11/2011
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Love the cargo basket. It is strong and sturdy, and easy to mount. It also looks great on our 2011 Subaru outback. We love it and will use it for years to come.19142
by: MM07/05/2011
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Excellent Roof Cage!!!! Sturdy and ready for anything... Where are the light mounts??? Would be a plus on this cage!!!18506
by: James P.07/01/2011
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Very nice and sturdy roof rack that won't break the bank. Easy assembly and installation as well. Quick shipping and great customer service from etrail.com 18376
by: James P.07/01/2011
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Very nice and sturdy roof rack that won't break the bank. Easy assembly and installation as well. Quick shipping and great customer service from etrail.com 18375
by: James P.07/01/2011
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Great price for nice sturdy rack. Very easy assembly and installation. Highly suggest to others. 18374
by: Alf06/21/2011
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I like the rack, I think it looks good on the Tahoe. I plan on leaving it there most of the time. There were a couple of minor dings, nothing more then buying it at a store (and it is a rack). Only real complaint was that the Rola sticker was on crooked, upside-down, and torn. Guess I'll need to peel that off and find another sticker. Here are some pics of the rack on my Tahoe. 17572
by: jodie morgan06/16/2011
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was very impressed on the timely fashion e trailer shipped my basket. From the moment it was purchased and shipped i was well informed on where and what was going on with the product. very impressed again. Jodie Morgan Morgan Sportfishing 17099
by: Austin H.05/25/2011
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Rola cargo basket was exactly as expected. Wind noise is minimal, but noticeable. Shipping was fast and etrailer was very polite with keeping me informed about my order. Overall, I would recommend both the product and etrailer.com.15347
by: Mike z04/24/2011
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Very happy with my purchase and very impressed with how easy the ordering process was and how quickly the roof rack arrived. 12286
by: Amit04/24/2011
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Really like this Roof Basket. It's made strong and it looks great on my Hummer!12284
by: Dave Mc04/14/2011
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Looks beefy, very easy to install, not too tall, went together perfectly, decent welds and powder coat. What's not to like? 11689
by: Kirk S.04/11/2011
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I was very impressed with the rack. The box was a bit mangled in shipping and caused a scratch in the finish, but nothing I wont do while off roading anyways. The rack itself is very well built with nice lines, quality welding, etc. It fits my 01 Grand Cherokee like a glove; right between the sunroof and the rear hatch. My only complaint is I cant get the factory rails to latch back down again due to the spacing in the rack. This is a Jeep design flaw, not Rola's problem. Even with the rails not locked the rack is still quite sturdy up there. I would purchase it again with no thought.11499
by: Brett04/05/2011
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The Rolla basket looks great on my 1998 Subaru Outback. The fit is perfect. The only thing I did was add locking nuts to the top of the hold down spin on nuts. Making sure that someone. Could not steal it without tools and 10 min. Set up was fast follow the directions measure both sides of your cross over tubes to be sure everything is square. Basket can not slide when properly installed on a Outback over all I say a 10!!!!!! Super cool item. Spokane Wa11113
by: GARRETT W04/01/2011
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I RECEIVED THE PRODUCT EXTREMELY FAST THE RACK IS BUILT VERY,VERY STRONG IT IS STRONGER AND BETTER LOOKING THAN I EXPECTED. IT IS A WELCOME ADDITION TO MY OFF ROAD JEEP CHEROKEE THANKS KATHERINE AND EVERYONE PICS LATER10914
by: T.03/04/2011
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Very sturdy and nice looking. Like it a lot.8492
by: Jim B02/23/2011
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I received the cargo basket very quickly without any problems. I was very impressed with the quality of the basket it is very well built. It was very easy to assemble and looks great. 7720
by: Zach s02/21/2011
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Love the Rola rack with extension, for the price you can't beat it. The customer service from etrailer.com was great! I will def buy from them again. 7519
by: Mar S.02/18/2011
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Great product and the right price. Extremely fast delivery with great service. Will buy from etrailer.com again!7413
by: Hectour02/11/2011
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I just got This rack in today. I installed it on a H3. It was easy to put on. Looks good also. Price and style is what made me get one.7058
by: irv01/28/2011
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package arrived very very fast!! almost an overnight shipping! thats A+. The item was in good shape but has some few scratches (not packed good) and I found the fairing at the bottom of the package which I thought was already broken because the heavy metal basket was sitting on it. but it turned out to be okay with few scratches. all in all Im satisfied with the Item!! very fast shipping!! I would consider buying from etrailer again. very good prices too!! 6293
by: Brian T01/24/2011
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Got it fast (loved the free shipping!) Put it on in about 20 minutes. Very heavy duty construction. I procrastinated buying a rack due to $$$ last time I priced Thule & Yakima products & thought I was taking a chance with this less expensive one....I wish I would have found etrailer sooner!!!! I am very happy with my purchase!6048
by: Les Baker01/04/2011
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Great service, Great Product, Great Price Just another very happy customer, saved money and the Product was Exactly what I had wanted. Thanks for making my online experiance a good one. 4980
by: Thomas N12/29/2010
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/very /fast delivery product was ordered on Monday and recieved on Wednesday morning. This is super fast service, more than expected without paying for overnight delievry.4744
by: Dave H12/22/2010
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Great price fast response and shipping Very heavy duty rack. East to install. 30 mins or less with 2 people. Great looking on my sons Four Runner. We can't wait until camping season to load it up and go. 4489
by: Navidog12/20/2010
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Great Rack...needs a better wind deflector I had this Rack over 3 years on a Jeep Commander. Awesome sturdy rack. Great price. I agree that the half coverage deflector does little to muffle the noice. It is even worse without it. Rola needs to make a better wind deflector. E-trailer needs to at least sell a replacement cover so you can put two to covers the front of the rack. 4378
by: Bryan09/14/2010
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Great Product I am pleased with how good it looks on my 4runner. Install was a breeze. It took a while for it to get here due to it being on backorder, but once it shipped on a Friday I had it on Tuesday. There were no holes drilled on the basket for the wind deflector to mount to. I'm just going to drill them myself. Other than that, I am very pleased..3456
by: Kevin E.07/31/2010
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Rock solid I mounted the rack on a 2009 VW Tiguan...it was easy to install and mount on VW-cross-bars, leaving plenty of clearance above a sunroof. In the deserts of Utah and Nevada and in some precarious off-road situations, it performed flawlessly. I kept a full-size spare tire and bags in it. The "ROLA" paint came off quickly, but the rack was perfect.3304
by: maniek07/22/2010
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Great for the price It is not Yakima quality but for 1/3 price it is great! Mine was little demaged in the shipping (poor manufacturer packing cousing rub 2 parts of each other) but I decided it is not worth to replace. I mounted it on my Pathfinder 2005 and it fits perfect ( can be little longer about 8") but extension make it too long. Very happy with purchase, looks great, I hope it will perform in long term as good as it looks :)3258
by: Tom07/11/2010
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Simple Put this on my 2005 Subaru Outback. Fits just fine. Took only ten min to put it on.3226
by: Bachakil05/11/2010
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Great product I have to agree with everyone here, this is great roofrack and there's nothing IMO to envy about thule or yakima. The one issue that is really annoying and can be corrected by including another wind deflector is the noise. I had to go through yakima for the one that attaches to the rack in the front, to avoid the unbearable noise inside the vehicle when using the extencion on the rack. I didnt like having to buy this, but i rather that, than dealing with the tremendous noise inside the 07 t4r(4runner). I also had some issues with the screws and the a little dent in the rear tube but nothing that would make me reconsider my puchase. Altogether a great buy, the price is unbeatable, however keep in mind that you will need that extended wind deflector if using the extension.3023
by: Chilly04/06/2010
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Great Product Easy installation. Quality construction. Good price on Etrailer. Overall better value than Thule & Yakima baskets. Wind noise is mild. However I do wish the wind fairing covered the entire front to the basket. That would likely reduce noise even more.2915
by: Josh04/04/2010
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Great Product,Great Service This rack looks good and is 1/2 the price of other rook racks, the customer service at etrailer is 2nd to none, had a small problem with a bracket and they shipped another one that week. Thanks and I will shop here again..2903
by: Joe G.03/28/2010
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Great value in a safari rack Fit my 4Runner perfectly and with ease. Rock solid. After my first use hauling gear for three men plus a canoe, I wonder how I did without it before. Best price I could find and free shipping - GREAT VALUE!2872
by: Aaron C03/21/2010
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Good looking solid rack Installed very easy,I bought it with the extention. My only complaint would be that the joints were the three peices slid togather werent very tight. There are gaps at the joints. Other than that I am very pleased with it, and you cant beat the price.2839
by: Newman.A02/17/2010
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Best rack for the money Soil design and very easy to use. Easy to build but may need two people when installing on the car.2727
by: josh02/06/2010
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rola rack love it looks great on my 03 montero2698
by: ATLR10/08/2009
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I love it!! People keep asking me where I got it and I sell them mine for 250.00 and buy a new one. This is the best deal I have found in a long time!!2461
by: Bill08/25/2009
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great rack Excellent product, excellent service. 2303
by: Mark H.07/30/2009
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Amazingly Simple and TUFF! This is an outstanding product. After extremely fast shipping and delivery, I installed it with in about 30 min. This rack is very strong and fills the top of my Expedition. The design flows well on the road and solid construction puts your mind at ease when storing items. 2188
by: Rob06/27/2009
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Some quality control issues Overall, I like the basket, think it is fairly priced, and am happy with it. However, there were two quality control issues that should be noted. I'll mention those in a moment. The overall unit is solid and looks good on my black Jeep Liberty. It fit well on the OEM crossbars and was straightforward to install. The unit is pretty heavy, but it has a really solid, substantial feel that makes me think it will securely hold whatever I put up there (within the 130 lb limit). Now, on to the complaints. These are really small things, but are still worth noting. First, there is a noticeable dent in the main large tube on the left front side. It is clearly a factory defect because the dent has been powder coated along with the rest. If I had bought it locally, I would have taken it back and exchanged it. Having had it shipped, I simply cannot go through that. Second, there was an error in the placement of the holes where you use screws to hold the two halves together. Three of the four screw holes lined up fine, but on one of the smaller tubes, the inner hole didn't match the outer hole. I had to drill my own hole to set the screw. These aren't major problems, but it's sloppy on both counts. On balance, I would recommend the product and would not make a different choice if I had it to do over. Also, I should note that etrailer did everything you could ask for. I ordered it on a Saturday evening and they shipped it on Monday morning. It arrived Wednesday. You can't ask for more than that.2065
by: Carl F.05/14/2009
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Great Product @ a great price. Couldn't believe how quickly the product was delivered, it was well packaged, had good instructions & looks great. This cargo carrier was the best value I could find, given the very high prices of the competition. 1844
by: Kenny A.04/14/2011
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The roof rack is better built than I thought it would be. It's securely mounted and doesn't move around when you grab it and give it a good hard tug. It looks great on my truck. Apparently, Rola doesn't include sealant for the joints as in previous versions. However, the joints are nicely powder coated, so that should help. I'll pick up some black silicone and put a small bead around the joints anyway, so it's all good. This was my first purchase from etrailer, and I have to say I'm impressed. I ordered it Saturday afternoon and it was delivered Wednesday. Even more amazing is there was a bad storm and their warehouse was struck by lightning, crippling their computers. They STILL got it to me quickly. Kudos to etrailer, I'll 11706
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