# 1
Inno Ridge Rooftop Cargo Box - 8 cu ft - Gloss Black
Beautiful cargo box , I love the shiny finish
So I really needed something that was both small but still had lots of room to fit on top of my ND Rf Miata and this was the perfect size. So the method to attach it is quick and pretty easy and I'm able to do it myself without really needing a second pair of hands which is convenient.
# 2
Inno Wedge 660 Rooftop Cargo Box - 11 cu ft - Gloss White
The Inno wedge after the first year of use has been outstanding. Great for ski trips and we used it for two golf bags one time. Holds more than expected and looks great on our white hero.
This is an excellent box. The white color looks great, and the shape of it is sleek and looks better than in the pictures IMO. I think it's really important to note, the measurement and size info on the website here is not right, at least not complete. It says max ski length is 183 cm diagonal, but the sticker on the product (attached to this review) shows that you can put 190 cm skis in front-to-back (or diagonal, but). This makes a big difference if you have a couple of 184 or 187 cm skis. I measured the box and the sticker is accurate. The interior lengths are the shortest inside dimensions, between the hinges etc, so you can fit in slightly longer items. It also feels a little lighter than the listed 42 lbs Locking mechanism seems good and easy to work, even with gloves. Installation was super easy, the memory mount is really simple to set up and use, it's just a screw and cam lever.
# 3
Rhino-Rack Zenith MasterFit Rooftop Cargo Box - 14 cu ft - High Gloss Black
This was a great experience from start to finish. etrailer: After placing the order, I called regarding shipping and quickly got the answer to my question. The box shipped by ground freight, and arrived almost a week before the original scheduled delivery date. The Rhino arrived perfect with protective wrap, and all the required parts. Rhino Rack: This thing is awesome. Unless you jump up into the $1000+ price point, your rooftop carrier options are limited. My two requirements were to fit my skis (181 & 183 cm) and to allow my tailgate to open fully. The Rhino delivered! Bonus that both baby strollers fit as well (Instep baby trailer and Vista Uppababy). Only a week in, but so far the Rhino box and MasterFit clamps seem solid. The ratchet/locking mechanism on the clamps is just ok, you don't have to twist too hard to over power the lock or feel like you are stripping something internally. The hinges are beefy, but don't take up a ton of storage space. It opens from both sides, and you can't remove the key unless it's locked, which is nice for those of us that don't enjoy picking up our stuff on the highway. Also, if you're like me and spent way too much time on mr-box.com, you'll be pleased to know that this thing doesn't look lame. It's pretty sleek, somewhat low profile, with a touch of Euro. It's not too wide, even on the narrow rails of the A4 Allroad there's extra bar space. I could probably squeeze an upright kayak rack, small ski pinchers, or for the ten of us in the world that own RoadShowers...the RoadShower 4 fits no problem. I definitely recommend a Rhino from etrailer.
Application = 2021 Subaru WRX Base. Perfectly functional, and a great look.
# 4
Rhino-Rack Roof Mounted Steel Cargo Basket - 47" Long x 35" Wide - 165 lbs
I needed an after market basket that would fit the factory bars on my 2015 VW Golf, since VW does not have a factory basket. The Rhino popped up as one that would work, and was the right size. Installation was pretty straightforward, and I was able to position the rack so that I could still use the factory bike carrier alongside it. Like all racks there is some wind noise but it is not particularly bothersome. A year along no issues with finish or fittings so far. Overall functions well and as intended.
Greetings, I am giving these items 3? Because I was offered alternative products that did not fit together. Originally, I intended to purchase a roof rack cargo basket type and a spare tire holder from Yakima manufacturer that go well together, but one of them wasn’t in stock. So, after 3 weeks waiting time, I was offered alternative items via etrailer website, and I accepted them…after all, they are the experts. I got the recommended items through UPS, then I assembled them by myself. The roof rack cargo basket fit well on my car, but the spare tire holder was not compatible with the roof rack cargo basket. They couldn’t be assembled together. I submitted my claim to return the spare tire holder. Now, I have not achieved my goal to carry my spare tire. Understanding the needs and expectations of your customers is critical to maximize customer satisfaction. I am sure both products are good, but they are not compatible together, even though they were manufactured by the same company. Distributors should know better! I returned one item and I hope to be refunded.
# 5
24x60 Reese Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - 500 lbs
The rack is much bigger than my previous one. I was disappointed that it was made in China instead of the USA. It assembled very easily and the light kit works very well. The only draw back is I can no longer open my tailgate with the rack installed due to the spare tire hitting the raised rack.
The carrier was exactly what I was expecting. High quality, powder coated, and heavy duty. This will allow me to transport my mower, pressure washer, cooler, and anything that I do not want inside my Jeep. I would highly recommend this to anyone.
# 6
Inno Shadow 16 Rooftop Cargo Box - 13 cu ft - Matte Black
Great cargo box. Arrived early, fits on my 2013 Toyota Highlander with no issues. Fits through my garage door too which is exactly what I was looking for.
We used this box for the trip to FL last year. I like the slim design so it has no problem with the wind and looks nice on the roof. Fit 2 small luggages, 2 compact strollers and some small items.
# 7
Thule Force XT L Rooftop Cargo Box - 16 cu ft - Black AeroSkin
I purchased the cargo box a year ago and was out on the road for 4 1/2 months last summer carried all my flyfishing gear, golf clubs, etc. things that I didn’t need to use every day in the box and it was absolutely wonderful
The box is great, kept everything dry. No noise or rattle. Dont skimp out on a good set of rack bars. Easy install. Made it 3000 miles up the AlCan highway.
# 8
Thule Motion XT Rooftop Cargo Box - 18 cu ft - Black Glossy
I was looking for a carrier to haul all of our golf clubs when traveling, and not much is out there about whether clubs will fit. We purchased the large as our Land Rover Discovery is not a huge SUV and I put in three sets of clubs, sure I could fit four. Love everything about it, especially ease and speed of putting on vehicle. I have nothing but good things to say about the style and quality of the Thule Motion.
Purchased carrier to carry golf clubs and light luggage. It was easy to install on my aero blades. Locking mechanism is excellent. Interior has remained dry while driving in heavy rain. Exterior has remained clean and shiny, however I clean it and put a coat of car polish on it after every trip.
# 9
Aluminum Roof Mounted Cargo Basket - 44" Long x 39" Wide x 7" Deep - 150 lbs
This is a great product. As described, easy to assemble, light weight. I needed a solution to carry my spare tire for my 2020 Forrest River NOBO 16.2. The NOBO line comes with Rhino tracks to put accessories on them. The camper has the tire mounted on the bumper, but I needed space for a bike rack. I ordered Aero Bars and mounts from etrailer, and this basket as well as the tie down. Worked Great!!!
This is a great basket! It's very light and durable. I can pick it up easily in one hand even though it's pretty big. I have this basket on my 2011 Yaris and it holds 3 duffel bags full of clothes, a folding vacuum, highchair, 2 camping chairs, a longboard, skateboard, a four foot folding table, and another smaller folding table. I've had a few instances where the basket slipped sideways but that was because of extremely hazards roads in Kings Conservation Area in California and getting ran over by half of a tree tumbling down the road and over top of my car in a down burst from a monsoon in Phoenix. This basket has seen about 8,000 miles through 24 states in the last year and I intend for it to see at least a dozen more this year.
# 10
Thule Motion XT Rooftop Cargo Box - 16 cu ft - Black Glossy
I was looking for a carrier to haul all of our golf clubs when traveling, and not much is out there about whether clubs will fit. We purchased the large as our Land Rover Discovery is not a huge SUV and I put in three sets of clubs, sure I could fit four. Love everything about it, especially ease and speed of putting on vehicle. I have nothing but good things to say about the style and quality of the Thule Motion.
Purchased carrier to carry golf clubs and light luggage. It was easy to install on my aero blades. Locking mechanism is excellent. Interior has remained dry while driving in heavy rain. Exterior has remained clean and shiny, however I clean it and put a coat of car polish on it after every trip.
# 11
SportRack Vista XL Cargo Box - Roof Mount - 18 cu ft - Black
Our SportRack cargo box has worked as hoped / advertised since we bought it over a year ago. What initially attracted me to this particular product was the size and design - it holds A LOT, and the way it opens from the back has helped protect our stuff from getting wet and damaged.
The sportrack vista xl is great! This was our first attempt at a roof mounted cargo box and it has preformed exceprionally well! I purchased this as a gift for my wife, to go on her Subaru Crosstrek. We live in western NC, and have used this to go to the outer banks of NC, eastern Tennessee, and even to bring home supplies from Sam's Club! It's super easy and quick to install, even for one person, and we've been fortunate enough to not have a single leak yet; even though we've been through heavy downpours! And there's plenty of room! If you're in the market for a rooftop cargo box this is the way to go.
# 12
Rhino-Rack MasterFit Rooftop Cargo Box - 15-1/2 cu ft - Textured Black
Looks great, works perfectly. Always good service and prices from etrailer! Been a customer for over 20 years.
Easy on and off. Locks easily. Key remains in key hole when unlocked. Looks great and not too big so it's easy to handle.
# 13
Inno Box 2020 Rooftop Cargo Box - 14 cu ft - Matte Black
We have used our Inno roof box on a few long trips and I am very happy with it. I like how low profile it is and the fact you can open it from either side which makes packing it much easier. Doesn't seem to negatively effect MPG that much either.
No complaints, this cargo box has been great. We've put roughly 2k fully-loaded miles on it over the past year and it has worked as advertised. It fits a lot more gear than I expected and looks great on our Outback. Wind noise is minimal, and it also has a minimal impact on mpg. It's easy for me to install on the car by myself in a few minutes, and it's great to be able to access the interior of the box from either side. It's also pretty cool to have a sleek roof box that stands out from the sea of Thule and Yakima products out there. I'd absolutely purchase another Inno product. The folks at erailer were great to work with as well.
# 14
20x47 Reese Cargo Carrier for 1-1/4" Hitches - Steel - 300 lbs
This is great cargo basket: solid and secure, easy assembly, well designed. The angled neck keeps the basket well away from the ground; I haven’t had any problems with it bottoming out. My first use was actually on a trip back from Florida following Powered Paragliding training. I was intending to bring back just a Paramotor (which would have stood vertically inside the basket), but ended up bringing back a whole Trike assembly! Mounted it on the basket as shown, and it rode just fine back through four states. Got a lot of looks on the way home! I concur with an earlier reviewer that a neat trick is to use a stabilizer strap from the hitch to the corner of the basket. There is plenty of slop in the receiver when the neck is inserted, and a short ratcheting tie down cancels the rattle effectively. I’m very pleased with this purchase; and while I don’t plan to haul around anything as big as that trike, I look forward to many more years of use from it!
First look - not yet loaded up. Ordered this because the less expensive Curt (C18110) was out of stock. It seems like a worthwhile upgrade anyway, with rounded corners and better tie-down options. Finish seems high quality. Significant play exists in the hitch receiver (Curt C11276 - gap visible in photo) to the point that I ordered a hitch immobilizer and don't plan to test the carrier with a full load until that's installed.
# 15
19x47 Curt Cargo Carrier for 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Steel - 300 lbs
This cargo carrier worked great. Used it to move a rototiller, 2 hour trip. No damage or deformation to the carrier despite the tiller being near the top of the weight limit. The hitch bolt held the carrier firmly in place. It doesn't come with the lights, I installed light kit Item # 52014. Just had to drill four small holes (I knew this light kit wasn't specifically designed for this carrier, just wanted something cheap). Works great on a Town Car, lots of ground clearance. I'm very happy with this product.
# 16
19x60 Curt Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Aluminum - Folding - 500 lbs
This cargo carrier is very well constructed and was easy to assemble for two people. We purchased this to have the ability to take a large deck box to Florida from Michigan to have additional storage to transport our golf clubs and other household items we use in Florida. Then to use the deck box for additional storage when in Florida. We also purchased the cargo net item H9500100 to strap the box to the carrier. This has work extremely well. There was no movement and you didn't know it was even in the back of the vehicle. Do to the design of the carrier we can still get into our rear door without removing the carrier even loaded with the deck box on the carrier. Also our tail lights and license plate are still visible.
Purchased this cargo carrier rather than pay to ship my golf clubs from Florida to Cape Cod. I opted for the Curt Carrier because my 2" hitch was also a Curt and was pleased with the quality. Product arrived promptly (within 5 days of purchase). I was surprised to see it was manufactured in China. I had assumed Curt was a USA manufacturer. However, the carrier was very sturdy and from all indications was well made. No obvious defects in workmanship. Assembly was straight forward with basic tools. Should have ratchet set. I had no problems driving the 1400 miles with it. I did not detect any vibration noise. Because I purchased the folding hitch, I was able to keep the golf clubs in a weather proof vinyl bag and fold up the hitch for the whole trip. This added to my feeling of security since the contents of the vinyl bag was not obvious. Would definitely recommend this product.
# 17
Inno Wedge Plus Rooftop Cargo Box - 13 cu ft - Matte Black
Haven't had a chance to really test it out yet, but looks great for carrying ski and snowboard gear and fits on my Kia Sportage with Thule aero bars perfectly. Box seems much sturdier than the previous Thule Pulse box I used to have and this one opens on both sides which is nice.
Bought this as a) it fits my wife's Subaru Outback and my Toyota Highlander and b) either vehicle will fit into the garage with the box attached (key functionality when leaving it mounted for multiple months during ski season). Box has performed well so far having gone on its maiden voyage atop the Outback to VA for Xmas and an epic 28-day adventure on the Highlander to CO this past summer. Easy to mount and dismount (even with crossbars that sit a mere 7/8 inch off the roof on my Highlander) and wind noise increase has been barely noticeable. Well-built and I love the latch/lock and liner/mat. etrailer was great at quickly answering my questions regarding dimensions prior to purchase. Would highly recommend.
# 18
Thule Pulse Large Rooftop Cargo Box - 16 cu ft - Matte Black
Very nice rocket box. Roomy, lightweight and well built. My wife and I put both sets of golf clubs in it with room for smaller stuff like shoes and clothes. It turned out to be just what we were looking for.
This was purchased off of the etrailer.com website as a "damaged" item at a significantly reduced price. The description on the website described the damage very well and the cargo box has no functional issues of any kind. Also, the cargo box arrived much earlier than I anticipated. Furthermore, when I noticed that the box arrived with the load securing straps missing I emailed etrailer customer support and they had Thule send me two new ones right away. Couldn't be more pleased with etrailer and this cargo box. It fits my 2014 Honda CRV with factory crossbars with just a little bit of rear hatch interference (restricts opening by maybe an inch or two, but can still fully use the rear hatch). Can't speak to durability quite yet as I've only used the cargo box a few times to transport skis and snowboard and plan to use it year-round for road trips. A really great, simple cargo box!
# 19
Yakima LoadWarrior Roof Rack Cargo Basket - Steel - 44" Long x 39" Wide
Well done Yakima and etrailer. Great product and great service. The product is well made (in Taiwan....not China) and the parts and instruction video made it relatively" easy to install. Two people helps to install it more readily. The wind diffuser in the front greatly reduces wind noise. All in all very happy and glad I bought through etrailer. Service was excellent and delivery prompt.
I am very happy with both the initial quality of the Load Warrior and how nice the eTrailer people are to deal with... The product seems well thought out and there are a bunch of accessories to mount most anything...
# 20
Thule Sidekick Roof Mounted Cargo Carrier Box - U-Bolt Mounts - 8 Cubic Feet
I have been really happy with this roof box, I was concerned at first because it did not feel as heavy or sturdy as some I've had in the past but it's performed really well and the shape is great. Because of the shape it holds things like carry on luggage on their side, backpacks and lots of gear. A year in, still loving this purchase.
Worked great on my 2022 Prius. Had to drill holes to make clamps fit the factory roof rack.
Surco Products Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2016 Volkswagen Golf
Today on our 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI, we're going to be taking a look at the Surco 20 by 48 Cargo Carrier for 1.25" hitches. Now you can see our cargo carrier is going to have a nice expanded metal bottom. It's going to allow our dirt and debris to fall through. It's got a nice square tube design that's going to give you multiple places to tie down your cargo. The side walls are going to be about 5.75" high. That's going to give you a nice support.
Curt Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2016 Volkswagen Golf
Today on our 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI, we'll be taking a look at the Curt 24 x 48 cargo carrier, part number C18110. Our cargo carrier's going to have a nice expanded metal bottom. It's going to allow dirt and debris to fall through. It's got multiple tie-down points all the way around. It's got a 2-1/2" side lip, it's gonna help keep your cargo in place. It's got a nice black powder-coated finish.
What our customers are saying:
"The trailer hitch mounted cargo carrier is an outstanding accessory. It allowed us to bring so much more on vacation. The side rails made securing things really easy and the auxiliary taillight kit plugged right into my plug. The service was so great that I just ordered a trailer hitch cover for the winter. Thanks!"