Rola Roof Mounted Cargo Basket

Rola Roof Mounted Cargo Basket - 59504

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

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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

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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

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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: 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

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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: 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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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: chris b02/02/2012

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great product at a great price and got what i ordered fast30884

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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: 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

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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: 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: 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

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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: 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

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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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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