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Curt Roof Mounted Cargo Basket - 64-1/2" Long x 39" Wide x 7-1/4" Tall - 150 lbs
I love the rack and the extended length is great on my Sequoia. I am disappointed with the finish on it as the connector plates are already showing signs of rust….. I like it enough that I’m going to repaint it with something more suited to our climate…
The rack and extension arrived in sturdy boxes, well packed and no damage in shipping. The parts fit together easily. The welds left something to be desired, which is why I gave it only 4 stars. As a precaution against corrosion,I got some plasti-dip, which is a rubberized vinyl sealant and sealed all the places where moisture could get into the various tubes of the rack. I was satisfied with the quality of the powder coating on all the parts. The mounting system to the roof rack is interesting and appears well-designed. The assembly and installation instructions are OK, but could have been written better. For example, there is an extra tightening knob for the U-bolts, but no description if it is there as a spare.
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Yakima OffGrid Roof Cargo Basket - Steel - 44" Long x 40" Wide - 165 lbs
The Yakima OffGrid medium rack arrived yesterday at about 10:30 a.m. It was fully unpacked/assembled/installed by about 11:45. etrailer did a fine job of communicating/pricing/delivering and supporting this good product. I've been using Yakima products (and others) for biking, paddling, fishing etc. for about 45 years. This rack is a serious solution to a variety of uses of a roof rack. I will be able to use it on various vehicles and for a number of applications (sports, chores,travel etc.) It has more flexibility than most racks and I can't imagine a more durable, quality design. My particular needs, being in my "Dotage", are met by the ability to remove the cross bars and fairing for an open platform, or keep them on and custom fit to a spare tire, or bike rack, kayak rack etc. The attaching mechanisms drew my attention. I put this on the car with solo and with caution using a protective mat. It is very manageable and easy to fit. These mechanisms for tightening down on the crossbars bring the added value (and cost) to folks like me that don't want to spend a lot of time and effort installing a rooftop rack. I wanted secure, solid attachment with simplicity. The OffGrid delivers! No pain killers needed after the install! This "Medium" OffGrid is more than adequate for my initial uses. The internal and external dimensions are pretty much ideal for this 2017 Sienna. A full size spare tire will fit just right. A nice fit for a canoe as well. I admit to scouring the internet and considering dozens of products from baskets to platforms and this OffGrid showed a lot of promise. Its versatility and ruggedness competes with the best designs at about half the price of many. My thoughts included the extension bracket, but the medium OffGrid really does meet most of my expectations and needs for various applications. Now, to the matter of noise. There is wind noise. However, for me, it simply blends into the symphony of white noise that comes with highway travel (and the ringing in my ears) :)......Of all the racks, bikes, canoes,kayaks ladders, lumber, etc., etc. that I have carried on car tops, the wind sounds of this carrier are negligible. The fairing is a nice, well thought out feature that works well. So, my five star rating is for both the product and the vendor. Once again "eTrailer" has proven themselves to be one of the best sources of such products nationwide. Their product information efforts are an industry leader and they deserve credit for providing extremely helpful product reviews and explanations. That's what got me to choose them on this purchase. Those of us well into our "Dotage" appreciate learning all we can!
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Thule Canyon XT Roof Cargo Basket - Steel - 49" x 40" x 6" - 150 lbs
We were very happy with our Thule roof rack. The low profile design works well and does not have too much wind noise compared to others I’ve had. It’s held up very well also through the seasons.
Love my new Thule canyon xt roof cargo basket!! Fits on my 2022 Toyota Prius Nightshade, it was easy to assemble!! Shipping was awesome came in quicker then I expected!!
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Curt Roof Mounted Cargo Basket - 41-1/2" Long x 37" Wide x 4" Deep - 150 lbs
Very durable basket, and fairly easy to install. It's definitely transformed the look and practicality of our little SUV.
I am very pleased with the quality for the price.Just the right size for my 2017 Chevy Trax.the "U" bolts that are used to clamp the basket to the roof cross bars were a bit long so I cut them shorter & installed rubber caps on top of each stud. This keeps the studs from damaging items in the bssket.See pictures.
Rhino Rack Roof Basket Review - 2016 Nissan Quest
Today on our 2016 Nissan Quest, we're going to be test fitting the Rhino-Rack Roof-Mounted Cargo Basket, part number RMCB. This measures 47 inches long by 35 inches wide, and has a carrying capacity of 165 pounds. Although, you want to double check with your vehicle's manual to make sure your roof can withstand that weight. We have a fairing at the front of it here, and that's going to reduce the wind noise and drag while you're driving. We have the 3 feet already installed on it. We'll go ahead and show you how the last one installs. Now, we already have the foot in place, and that's going to be this little bracket right here.
Curt Roof Basket Review - 2016 Nissan Quest
Today on our 2016 Nissan Quest, we're going to be test fitting the Curt cargo rooftop basket, part number C-1-8-1-1-5. This measures forty-one and a half inches long by thirty-seven inches wide by four inches deep. It has a carrying capacity of a hundred and fifty pounds, although you want to double check with your vehicle's manual to make sure that your roof can withstand that kind of weight. We have this faring here at the front which is going to cut down the wind noise and drag while you're driving and if you would want something that's a little bit longer, Curt does offer an extension you could add to this, which adds about ten inches or so to the back, which you can find on "Etrailer.com". It's very easy to install. We have these U-bolts that just wrap around your actual roof rack and then tighten down with these knobs here.
Thule Roof Basket Review - 2016 Nissan Quest
Today on our 2016 Nissan Quest, we're going to be test fitting the Thule Canyon XT Rooftop Cargo Basket, part number TH859XT. This measures 49 inches long, by 40 inches wide, by 6 inches high at the tallest point, excuse me. It has an aerodynamic shape to it, which will cut down wind nose and drag. Also that will help out with this is the fairing that comes installed on the cargo basket itself. If you wanted to actually extend this out, this does come with an extension that is sold separately, and you can find on etrailer.com. Let's go ahead and show you how it installs. We already have the 3 other U-bolts and clamps installed.
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